Three Hairstyles Perfect for Festival Season

Seeking to have your best hair ever for the upcoming festival circuit? Hairstylist extraordinaire and elite educator Haley Estep (@haleymestep) shares three trending hair looks using Keratin Complex products that’ll set you apart from the rest of the festival-going pack.

Hair How-To: Microbraids

Keratin Complex Infusion Keratin Replenisher
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Step 1: Prep wet hair with Keratin Complex Infusion Keratin Replenisher (4.0 fl.oz. / $44.00), focusing on the mids and ends, and Keratin Complex Volumizing Foam (8.0 fl.oz. / $24.00), focusing on the roots.

Step 2: Blow dry.

Step 3: Divide the top of the head (crown) into an almond shape and then divide down the center, creating two sections.

Step 4: Starting at the front of the hairline, begin a three-strand Dutch braid. Finish and tie off at the end of your section, fluffing the braid.

Step 5: Hide the ponytail by wrapping a small section of hair around the pony, then pin into place.

Step 6: Use Keratin Complex Firm Hold Hairspray (9 fl.oz. / $26.00) to secure hair around the ponytail and stave off flyaways.

Step 7: Curl hair with Keratin Complex Transformer Interchangeable Styling Rod ($180.00).

Step 8: Finish with Keratin Complex Texturizing Spray (5.0 fl.oz. / $24.00) for additional volume.

Hair How-To: Double Braids

Step 1: Prep wet hair with Keratin Complex Texturizing Spray (5.0 fl.oz. / $24.00) and Keratin Complex Volumizing Foam (8.0 fl.oz. / $24.00).

Step 2: Blow dry.

Step 3: Once hair is dry, mist on an additional generous amount of Keratin Complex Texturizing Spray (5.0 fl.oz. / $24.00).

Step 4: Divide hair down the middle in a zigzag pattern all the way down to the nape of the neck.

Step 5: Leave out flyaways around the face and create two small three-strand braids on each side of the head.

Step 6: Take one side, including your small braids, and begin a French fishtail braid. Then, fluff out the hair! Note: A fishtail braid is a two-strand braid where you take small sections from each side and marry them into the opposite side, back and forth into a woven pattern.

Step 7: Repeat on the second side of the head.

Step 8: Finish with Keratin Complex Shine Spray (3.0 fl.oz. / $24.00) for major gloss

Hair How-To: Braided Ponytail

Keratin Complex Keratin Obsessed Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray
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“This style is ideal for the non-braiders out there!” says Estep.

Step 1: Prep dry hair with Keratin Complex Keratin Obsessed Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray (5.0 fl.oz. / $28.00).

Step 2: Take a diagonal back section from the crown of the head and place into a ponytail. Divide in half and pull the ponytail through to create a twisted effect. Fluff out the section to enhance texture.

Step 3: Repeat four to five diagonal back sections, then wrap in a ponytail, twist, and fluff to make a faux braid.

Step 4: Curl remaining hair with Keratin Complex Transformer Interchangeable Styling Rod ($180.00).

Step 5: Finish with Keratin Complex Flex Hold Hairspray (9.0 fl.oz. / $26.00) and add a fun hair accessory. Keratin Complex products can be found at salons and ULTA nationwide or online at www.keratincomplex.com