Whether you’re camping at Electric Picnic or day-tripping to Forbidden Fruit, standing out from the crowd is a must for any beauty buff. Think you’ve tried every trend under the sun? Then have we got some inspiration for you!
From mermaid scales to hair hardware, here are 7 fresh ideas for your next festival look…
1. Mermaid scale stencil
Who doesn't dream of being a mermaid? A fishtail isn’t the most practical festival fashion choice obviously, but this mermaid scale stencil will get you one step closer to your undersea dream.
You can find plenty of different stencil styles on Etsy or do like Holly Carpenter and apply make-up through a fishnet stocking!
2. Body gems
More dazzling than glitter (and less likely to follow you around for days after you’ve washed it off), these Euphoria-inspired sparkling gemstones are easy to apply and really stay put.
Mystic Mermaid Face Gems are €7.49 in Party Delights and Rhinestone Glitter Face Gems are €4.00 in Dublin Body Paint.
3. UV hair
Heading for the dance tent? Rainbow dyes make your hair UV reactive. Go all-over in one hue or use a mixture of the temporary gels to create a technicoloured glow-fest.
Pick up some Manic Panic Dye Hard Temporary Hair Colour Styling Gels for £9.59 here or get UV hair gel available on Amazon for €16.39.
4. Unicorn lips
Make like Insta babe Nyane with a super-sparkly lip topper.
Try About-Face Light lock lip gloss for €11.30 in Cult Beauty or grab some Unicorn Goo (Metallic Liquid Lipstick) in Lilac for €14.95 in ve-cosmetics.
5. Rainbow glitter smoky-eye
Switch up your smoky-eye routine with a Pride-inspired rainbow palette.
For some eye-inspo, check out Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Palette is €43.28 in Arnotts or NYX Professional Makeup Ultimate Shadow Palette for €14.95 in LookFantastic.
6. Hair glitter
Glitter eyebrows, glitter parting, glitter braids… the possibilities are endless with a pot of chunky glitter. Grab your crew and apply liberally.
In Your Dreams Iridescent Mermaid Chunky Glitter for €2.93 (was €6.45) or this Eco Glitter Mix from Etsy for €6.03.
7. Hair rings
If you really want to go all out with your hair, especially if you have braids or dreads, rings are the perfect accessory.
Claire's have a Star Ring Braided Top Knot Hair Tools Kit for €7 (was €12.99), while Etsy makers have a range of colour and styles for varying prices.
