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Want to shine (literally) at your next music festival? Try glitter roots, this year’s hottest festival style trend! 

*Feature image via The Urbanlist

Festival Looks: Glitter Roots Hairstyle Tutorial

This is a look we know you’ve seen before! Glitter Roots is the hottest trend to take this year’s festival season by storm. It’s no wonder that this hairstyle — which is easy to recreate and even easier to personalize — has been seen in every Coachella post of the year and, with festival season officially starting, will be one we’ll seen over and over again.

If you’re going to a festival this year, or are looking to switch up your look to something drastic, colorful, and bold, this step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to master the adorably quirky glitter roots.

What You’ll Need

Styling Gel

Any styling gel will do. | Image via tashaleelyn

Glitter

Don’t forget the glitter! | Image via tashaleelyn

Mixing Bowl & Brush

Bowl and brush | Image via tashaleelyn

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1

Add styling gel to the mixing bowl.

Add gel to the mixing bowl. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 2

Then, add your glitter of choice to the gel.

Add glitter to your mixing bowl. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 3

Mix both together with your mixing brush.

Mix the two together. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 4

Brush hair to remove tangles.

De-tangle your hair. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 5

Part your hair down the center.

Part hair down the center. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 6

Separate your bangs from the rest of your hair. This step is optional.

Separate bangs. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 7

Create two buns on top of your head.

Create those alt buns you’ve been seeing everywhere. | Image via tashaleelyn

Step 8

Apply the glitter gel you prepared on your roots with the mixing brush. Make sure your roots are covered.

Apply the glittered gel onto your roots. | Image via tashaleelyn

Be sure to hide those roots under glitter! | Image via tashaleelyn

Feel free to get creative with embellishments such as twisting your hair, braids, etc. In this tutorial, Tasha applied the glitter gel in the front of her hair too. Ultimately, it’s up to you, but remember to have fun with it!

You may apply glitter in the front of the hairline too. | Image via tashaleelyn

Now you’re ready for Festival Season!

Now your roots are ready for the world! | Image via tashaleelyn

Watch the full tutorial below.

Let’s see your glitter roots! Tag us @makeuptutorialsofficial on Instagram and show us your glitter roots! We may just feature them on our site, so get yourself known, ladies!

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