The Ultimate Beauty Guide

While the sweltering desert heat may be unforgiving on a traditional blowout, that doesn’t mean you should have to forego great hair this weekend. We scoured Pinterest for the perfect festival-inspired plaits, so whether you're hitting up Assembly Braid Bar in L.A., swinging by the Saguaro Hotel this weekend for Klorane's pop-up braid bar, or asking a talented friend for help in the fields of Indio, these are the only inspiration images you'll need!



Whip It

Who says a ponytail has to be boring? After gathering hair into a high pony, add some drama by braiding the remaining hair in small sections, securing each braid at the bottom.


Loop-di-loop

Embrace your second-day hair—or use a ton of texture spray—and you can achieve this tousled texture.


Parted Plait

Have long tresses? This reverse crown braid is for you!


Fun Bun

Fishtail your bangs across your forehead and into a low bun for a fuss-free style.


The Mighty Mini

Keep too-long bangs at bay by twisting and pinning them back, then create a braid with the remaining hair.


Daisy Chain

Give your braid a flower-child vibe by threading a chain of daisies through the length!


Tousled Tresses

Spray in some volume powder before styling to get volume and texture. Your braid will last twice as long!


Fancy Fringe

Thick hair? Just fishtail the top!


Hat Hair

Disguise mismatched rubber bands by wrapping a piece of hair around them.


All Rolled Up

Sick of fishtails or French braids? Ask for a rope braid at the braid bar!