3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine
In Part 3 of our guide to 13 Fresh Festival-Ready Hairstyles You Need To Bookmark ASAP, let’s talk hands-on technique.
You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.

Pin Look
How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes
Start by detangling and sectioning your hair into four parts.
Apply a lightweight mousse to each section, then braid from the nape upward, tucking the ends under with bobby pins as you go.
I always finish with a flexible-hold hairspray and a silk scarf wrap for 10 minutes to set the style without stiffness.
It’s the same trick I use backstage.
It locks in the shape but keeps the movement soft.
Turn to Page 4 for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials.
Always check how the finish and proportions look in both natural window light and warm indoor lighting so the result feels effortless from every angle.
And final studio checklist.