Meet Our Festival Hair Guru
Festival season is about so much more than listening to music and dancing the night away in the desert, it’s a lifestyle—at least for the weekend. Which means everything from your outfit to your hair has to match the vibes perfectly. And who better to inspire your festival hairstyle than stylist to the stars and Hair.com partner Bradley Leake.
Known for his signature sunkissed balayage, Leake is responsible for the perfectly crafted ‘dos of your favorite movie stars, influencers, and reality TV personalities, and he’s sharing his festival hairstyle secrets exclusively with Hair.com. “I love festival season as a stylist because it's a great way to be creative,” Leake says. “It encourages people to step out of their comfort zones when it comes to how they style their hair—while also having fun trying the latest trends!”
Wondering what hairstyles are trending this festival season? Leake says the beauty looks and fashion from our favorite high school drama are the ultimate inspiration.
“We're seeing a ton of inspiration from our favorite characters—they’ll definitely inspire the looks this festival season. We'll also be seeing microbraids and buns, and some of that Y2K inspo will make an appearance, too!”
The Lineup
One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment
A mult-tasking treatment spray that helps you manage, protect and enhance hair.
Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
A heat protecting gel serum that provides volume and body
Control Hairspray 28
A fast-drying, extra-high-hold anti-humidity hairspray that holds up to 24 hours without residue or flaking.
Triple Pure 32 Neutral Fragrance Hairspray
A neutrally scented hairspray with extremely high-hold that provides long-lasting volume and frizz protection.
Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold
A lightweight, thermal heat protection hairspray that adds shine and reduces frizz.
25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
A lightweight leave-in conditioner with heat protection that detangles, calms frizz, and treats damage and dryness.
Total Results Unbreak My Blonde Reviving Leave-in Treatment
A reviving leave-in treatment for blondes to provide additional softness and shine.
Check out Leake’s step-by-step tutorials below for Insta-worthy hairstyles that will beat the heat.
Red Hot Updo
Curly girls, this one's for you! Leake teamed up with influencer and model Joyjah Estrada for this curly hair festival updo that is sure to help you beat the heat—while looking hotter than ever.
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One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment
A mult-tasking treatment spray that helps you manage, protect and enhance hair.
Triple Pure 32 Neutral Fragrance Hairspray
A neutrally scented hairspray with extremely high-hold that provides long-lasting volume and frizz protection.
Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
A heat protecting gel serum that provides volume and body
Y2K Pigtails
If you’re looking to embrace nostalgia this festival season, these Y2K pigtails worn by Payton Sartain are perfect for you. All you need is a couple of hair elastics and Leake’s must-have products and you’ll be ready to party like it’s 1999.
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Control Hairspray 28
A fast-drying, extra-high-hold anti-humidity hairspray that holds up to 24 hours without residue or flaking.
One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment
A mult-tasking treatment spray that helps you manage, protect and enhance hair.
Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold
A lightweight, thermal heat protection hairspray that adds shine and reduces frizz.
Boho Fishtail Braids And Flowers
Looking for a style with more of a boho vibe? Look no further than Gina Ybarra’s fishtail braids adorned. Leake finished the look with flower hair clips perfect for any festival look.
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One United All-In-One Multi-Benefit Treatment
A mult-tasking treatment spray that helps you manage, protect and enhance hair.
Thermal Spray 11 Low Hold
A lightweight, thermal heat protection hairspray that adds shine and reduces frizz.
Triple Pure 32 Neutral Fragrance Hairspray
A neutrally scented hairspray with extremely high-hold that provides long-lasting volume and frizz protection.
Butterfly Boho Braids
These fluffed-out boho braids worn by Rachel Martino are just what you need to elegantly rein in wavy hair while preserving its texture and pattern. Placing butterfly clips in between each bubble ups the ante on this whimsical ‘do.
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Elixir Ultime L’Huile Original Hair Oil
Nourishing treatment and anti-frizz oil that blends Argan Oil and Marula Oil to add shine, hydration, and strength to all hair types and textures.
Control Hairspray 28
A fast-drying, extra-high-hold anti-humidity hairspray that holds up to 24 hours without residue or flaking.
Hair Touch Up Root Concealer in Warm Brown
A root concealing spray to cover grays.
