“It’s that time of year again, the wellies were out, the tent was packed and the straw hats had been dusted off. It’s festival season! This weekend I hit the Isle of Wight festival and it was, as expected, fantastic!

Out came the funky sunglasses, denim shorts and I didn’t forget my suncream! Not that I needed it much with this English weather! But which products did I pack to achieve that wild festival hair? From the Regis Designline range I had chosen the following products: Texture Tousle, Soft Sculpting Glaze, Powder Boost and Hold Everything Hairspray.

Lana Del Rey was one of the festival highlights. The Born to Die singer looked and sounded fabulous on stage. She’s not an experienced big festival singer considering her relatively recent breakthrough, but she pulled it off like a pro with her fantastic beehive. Check out the video below in how to do a beehive yourself.

Here’s my festival hair diary:

Friday – Fab hair!
We all want to look our best on our first day so I went with ghd-enhanced curls. Before drying I used Designline Soft Sculpting Glaze for shine and to support the curls, then once dry I used Designline Hold Everything Hairspray to finish.

Saturday – Big hair!
I achieved my straight out-of-bed look using Powder Boost on my roots to help create volume, and I finished by working in some Texture Tousle through the mid-lengths and ends.

Sunday – Messy hair!
Once again I used Powder Boost on the roots for volume, scrunched in some Soft Sculpting Glaze and randomly pinned the hair for that random, messy style festivals are famous for. To finish I sprayed in some Hold Everything Hairspray. It does exactly what it says on the tin.

So how will you be wearing your hair for the festivals ahead, or will you choose to hide it all under a straw hat?”

Michelle depicts Monroe’s trademark style of big, soft, voluptuous curls and looks every bit amazing! Traditionally, Marilyn’s hair would have been a roller set, set on small-medium rollers. However, in the age of the ghd we are able to create such a look in the comfort of our own bedrooms!

To create this look I would pre-shampoo the hair in Regis Designline Get Pumped Volumising Shampoo and Conditioner to add volume and bounce. I would then apply the Regis Designline Volumising Mousse – a lightweight non-sticky mousse that gives ultimate volume and hold.

Blowdry the hair using a paddle brush to begin with, direct the airflow of the hair dryer in the opposite direction to that which the hair falls. The hair should be at least 80% dry – or a little damp – at this stage. Working up in small one inch sections from the nape of the neck using a size 2 ceramic bristle brush, dry the hair away from the head in an upwards motion, lightly wrapping and curling around the brush.

Once your soft blow dry is complete you may want to emphasise some of the soft curls by using your ghd irons. I would use the classic iron and focus on the under section (anything below the ears). I would do this in a similar way to the Kate Middleton video we showcased in August.

Once complete, using a dressing brush gently tease the hair into place and don’t be afraid to brush the hair. Remember the side parting on in this style is a must! To finish, use a small amount of Designline Silk Drops and hold into place with Designline Hold Everything Hair Spray.

However, if you prefer our experienced and professional salon team to recreate this look for you, pop into your nearest Regis salon. Find yours here!