Summer Hair Trends with Redken

It’s summer 2023 and that means it’s festival season, whether you’re going to Country Thunder, Chasing Summer, Folk Fest, or Shambhala, the Canadian music scene is ready to host you and your amazing festival looks.

Redken has you covered with all the products you need to create the ultimate festival hairstyle! 

Some of the hottest festival hair trends are timeless, like glitter braided space buns! To create this look, all to you need is Redken Max Sculpting Gel, Redken Max Hold Hairspray, and your favourite glitter. After creating your space buns, get a small bowl, add some gel and pour in the glitter. Mix well and use a colour brush to apply glitter generously along your part. Next, lock it in with Redken Max Hold Hairspray, give it a quick cool shot with your blow-dryer and you’re set to glitter all day and night! 

Another hot returning trend is braided extensions, but this year there’s a new twist; now you can do ponytail extensions! These are super easy to create, or you can buy them pre-made from many different creators. These simple and fun accessories are something you’ll definitely want to have on hand for your festival outfits! For this look, all you need is a couple pony extensions, Redken Control Hairspray, elastics, and a couple of bobby pins! First create two pig tails at your desired height. Then, take the pony tail extensions and secure them to the pig tails you created. Wrap a few pieces of hair around the base, securing with bobby pins and spray generously with Redken Control Hairspray to keep it all secure. 

If you’d rather wear your hair down and natural, you can do that too! You can add hair accessories like 90s butterfly clips, pearls pins, or hair charms to take your natural locks to the next level. Embrace your natural texture this year, with Redken Full Volume Mousse and Redken Beach Spray. Then add in some mini braids or bubble braids to frame your face.

Hot tip: use rainbow hair elastics to secure your mini-braids for a pop of colour.

Lastly, classic boxer braids are always in style. To add some whimsy to your look, try adding hair extensions in pastel colours or some hair tinsel for that sparkle effect. Use Redken Pliable Paste to help keep your hair extensions in place while braiding. This year, try rocking boxer braid pigtails to switch it up a bit! 

Whatever look you choose, remember Beauty Has No Boundaries! Attending music festivals and concerts is all about getting together and expressing who you are, inside and out, while listening to some amazing music. When you head out this summer, don’t forget to pack all your Redken essentials so you’ve got everything you need to create your festival looks! And, if you see the Chatters Braids and Waves crew set up at the concert, stop by to say hi and maybe get one of our amazing stylists to help create a festival look for you while you relax and enjoy the music!