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The best festival beauty trends we spotted at Coachella

The best festival beauty trends we spotted at Coachella
Alice Macfarlane
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Festival season is here! From our Oh Polly x LOOKFANTASTIC beauty & styling event to the main stage, discover the hottest makeup and hair looks we spotted on location at Coachella!

Psychedelic brights

Complement your colourful 'fit with a contrasting smoky eye like @chloeadair1. Vibrant outfits are the main attraction at Coachella, and they pair perfectly with a neutral look. Dust lids with cool grey hues and blend out for a seamless effect.

@chloeadair1

Intergalactic metallics

From shiny silvers to statement golds, metallics took centre stage at Coachella this year. Take inspiration from @virginiasanhouse's out-of-this-world look and adorn eyes with cosmic chrome shadows and fluttery falsies for a show-stopping finish.

@virginiasanhouse

Nostalgic 90s

Everyone knows that trends come back around, and this year, festival-goers were channelling the 90s in a big way. We're crushin' on @ashermarylou's butterfly-embellished hair. Create mermaid-inspired locks with a waving tool and adorn with cute charms of your choice to add some extra cuteness. 

@ashermarylou

Space buns

Double the bun = double the fun! This simple yet super cute hairstyle from @m_a_r_i_a_9523 is perfect for festivals because it keeps locks in place all day, whilst looking fantastic. Slick locks into two sections using a brush and twist upwards into buns. Keep them as messy or neat as you like, and top off with gems for an added touch of glam!

@m_a_r_i_a_9523

Twisted braids

Keep locks neat in the heat and stand out in the crowds with this sleek braided style on @clarissatruman. Whether you wear extensions or rock your natural locks, this is the ideal style to wear on a festival weekend. Complete the look by sculpting baby hair into sleek waves with an edges brush - for that 90s style finish!

@clarissatruman

Fiery eyes

We're lusting over this red-hot makeup look from @paulina_ljubas​. Festivals are the perfect time to experiment with pops of colour and what better way to do that than with your eyeshadow? Smoke out your lids with a charcoal hue, and underline eyes with a vibrant rouge for a sizzling pop of colour. Top with falsies for an extra fluttery finish.

@paulina_ljubas​

Bubble braids

Make your locks the headline act with this easy braided style by @cameron_durham21. A fun twist on a classic, this bubbly look is sure to turn heads in the crowd. Section hair and separate with decorative bands and tease out for that signature bubble effect

@cameron_durham21

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Alice Macfarlane
Beauty Writer
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As someone with an affinity for all things beauty, discovering fantastic new products is my not-so-secret obsession. Over the years I've tried and tested a mountains worth of creams, serums and cleansers, finding some of my favourite 'holy-grail' products along the way. However, I'm always on the lookout for more ways to nourish my hair, perfect my dewy base, or enhance my skincare routine. Working as a beauty blogger for over 3 years, I've been lucky enough to collaborate personally with lots of amazing beauty brands including Christian Dior, The Body Shop and Dermalogica. I've used the Dermalogica special cleansing gel religiously since I first got it and their products are some of my ultimate skincare faves. When it comes to cosmetics, NARS Sheer Glow foundation is definitely my go-to - I live for a light, glowy base!
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