Remember, though, a little goes a long way, particularly at the front of the hair. “Use a small amount, and really shake the can well to disperse the product,” he adds. “You can use it day after day if needed, but it will get more powdery the more you use it, so balance things out with a hydrating product if things start to feel dry.”
For those using traditional dry shampoo sprays, Northwood adds: “You can use it every day, but don’t overdo it. When using on the fringe, hold it a good 30cm away and then give it a little shake with your fingers. If it does get overloaded, then you will need to do a mid-festival wash. Opt for a dry shampoo which is not too chalky – the invisible formulas are best.” I like Living Proof’s version or the new 3-in-1 Dry Shampoo from Typebea.
6. Attempt a campsite fringe wash
If the thought of going five days without washing your fringe is an absolute no-no, you do have options. I’ve been to some of the hottest Glastonburys on record (I’m looking at you, 2019), so I know that sometimes, needs must.
You’ll need a spray water bottle and a small bottle of shampoo. Keeping the rest of your hair out of the way, saturate your fringe and do your thing; try a double shampoo if you have lots of product build-up.
What you do next totally depends on your hair type. If you’re blessed with hair that air dries the way you want it, more power to you. Leave your hair as you usually would and make a beeline for the Healing Field. But for the rest of us, a little cajoling is needed.
“Comb your fringe forward before using some creaseless clips to clip over the centre parting whilst it dries, to style it back into place,” suggests Hersheson. The key to air-drying is to touch the hair as little as possible, so move it while it’s wet and then leave it well alone until dry. For extra security, ghd’s Cordless Straighteners can be used to smooth any flyaway pieces, but bear in mind you’ll only get 20 minutes of styling time on a full charge, so choose your moment wisely.
7. Embrace natural movement
With the best will in the world, you might just have to accept that your Glastonbury bangs may be a little more unruly than usual. During my last trip to Glasto, I learned to embrace imperfection, be it a flicky texture or a little more frizz than I’d usually like.
“Festivals and undone hair go hand-in-hand, so lean into it,” says Hersheson. “Whatever your natural texture is, embrace it. You could enhance tousled texture and definition by plaiting the hair to create waves, too.”
8. If all else fails, style it out
Confession: by the final day of Glastonbury 2022, I gave up and parted my hair into two small plaits, inspired by Hailey Bieber’s baby braids from the summer before.
If necessary, there’s no shame in scraping your fringe back or indeed covering it up entirely. Use whatever’s in your arsenal. You could go for a cool centre part using grips, opt for a sporty cap or just slick everything back.
“If your fringe is long enough, you can pull the hair into a ponytail or low bun,” says Luke. “I would recommend using a styling cream rather than a gel for a sleeker finish. That way, if you do decide you want to change it up or redo it at any point, it won’t stay solid.”
