Festival goers flock to Coachella for the music and arguably, the fashion. One of the must-have additions to any festival look is bohemian, wavy hairstyles with requisite braids and texture. Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist Andy LeCompte showcased the top “Flower Child” looks on Vanessa Hudgens in the April 2013 issue of “Cosmopolitan,” and he shared his styling tips with us to get the looks!
We’ve got the inside scoop on the hairstyles celebrities, musicians and west coast concert goers are rocking at the Coachella music festival.
3 Coachella-Worthy Wavy Hairstyles
Petal Pusher
Give a day-old blowout a fresh new take with a crown of flowers around the head.
- Mist dry shampoo on a day old blow out for added volume and texture
- Work Wella Professionals Texture touch into ends for added texture and piece-y look
- Top with it off with a floral crown and a spritz of Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray for light hold
Dream Weaver
Weave French, fishtail and traditional braids throughout the hair for a romantic yet rebellious look.
- Spray Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz on dry hair for light hold and beach-y texture
- Take small 1-inch sections of hair and create fishtail, French and traditional braids securing at different lengths
- Work Wella Professionals Rugged Fix through the ends for a rough edge
- Loosely pull top half of hair back and secure with elastic
Smoke Signals
Go for the braided headband. Great for a no wash day – mixing up the braid type to give a unique and less contrived look.
- Prep dry hair with a pea sized amount of Wella Professionals Velvet Amplifier
- Spritz Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz to create texture at the root and length of hair
- Part hair down the middle and create two traditional side braids
- Pull each side over the top of the head and secure
- Pull out the front pieces of hair for a loose, carefree look
