By Annie HeilJackson 5 said it best, “A-B-C, it’s easy as 1-2-3, as simple as, do re mi A-B-C, 1-2-3 baby, you and me girl”! Did you have as much trouble reading that without humming the tune as I did? Phew, I thought I was the only one! Every time I hear that song I am instantly reminded of one of my friends who was notorious at parties for stealing the AUX cord. I kid you not she ALWAYS played this song and as hard as everybody in the room wanted to tell her to turn it off, no one ever did. I guess there’s just something about a 1970’s throwback song that puts everyone in a good mood. I blame it on the irresistibly catchy melody and maybe the a a a a a a a alc…...oh never mind! Anyhoo, aside from classic Jackson 5 hits there is also just something about warm weather and a festival that immediately puts people in a good mood. From Wee Fest to Summerfest, Coachella to Lollapalooza, I think it’s safe to say spring and summer is the best time of the year for music festivals. Unfortunately, I highly doubt any of the artists at these festivals will sing “A-B-C, Easy as 1-2-3”, but what I can guarantee you is that your festival hairstyle can be A-B-C do re me easy in just yep, you guessed it, 1-2-3 steps. J So, for those of you who like to spend less time getting ready and more time having fun like moi, keep reading! Because this hairstyle will be your bread and butter for any kind of festival you attend this summer. Step 1: Curling Start off by taking pieces of your hair and wrapping them around a 1” curling iron. I am using a Conair – Infiniti You Curl Curling Wand (curling iron without a clamp) because it is absolutely perfect for all kinds of hair lengths. To get “effortless bohemian curls” make sure to alternate the amount of hair you wrap around your curling wand. Randomly pick up small, medium and large pieces of hair and make sure you are always switching up the direction you curl your hair by either wrapping the hair away or towards the face. Don’t worry about the curls being too polished, this look is supposed to be messy! Step 2: Two Loose Braids After your hair is completely curled take a medium sized section of your hair towards the back of your crown and begin loosely braiding it. The type of braid you choose to do is completely up to you, but I decided to do a fishtail because I feel like it fits the vibe of the hairstyle best. Finish braiding one braid and repeat the exact same thing with another medium sized section of hair on the other side of your head. Tie both of the braids off with a clear elastic. Next, carefully tug on the multiple sections of the braid to loosen it up and make it appear larger. Make sure not to pull too hard though! You don’t want the braid to become completely undone. Step 3: Texturize & Scrunch
Finally, add some texture! After you spray a texturizer directly follow it up by softly scrunching the hair. This will give the hairstyle a lot of body, texture and grit. I used Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion Color Care Dry Shampoo so that I could add texture while also reducing any shine from grease. And voila! You are finished! Now go enjoy your festival……or some more Jackson 5 throwbacks. “Oh darlin’, I was blind to let you go”! Xo, Annie
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Meet Abby!Abby is a passionate and fashion forward Twin Cities native majoring in Retail Merchandising here at the University of Minnesota. She loves to capture the beautiful small moments in life with her camera. You’ll probably find Abby sipping on a latte whilst adventuring in the city or curled up in bed with a good book! Check her out on the "beauty" section of Twin! Categories
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