Music festivals are one of the largest lifestyle events of the year. Whether you’re attending one of the biggest festivals internationally or enjoying a small outdoor concert locally, music festivals require weeks of planning prior to the event. Planning outfits, saving makeup inspiration, shopping for accessories, and visualizing how you will look in photos is everything that goes into preparing for a music festival.
Unfortunately, hundreds of people make major beauty mistakes before music festivals even start. Usually, the challenge is that what works for a photoshoot or for social media content may not necessarily work for an event where you’ll be spending hours outside. Factors such as heat, crowds, long distances between stages, unexpected weather, and continuous movement can all expose flaws in your beauty routine quickly. Therefore, instead of only focusing on looks and trends, think about comfort, function and how long your makeup will last.
Read this guide to learn about common mistakes people make before music festivals and how to avoid them.
Don't Get a Facial The Day Before the Fest
People often make the mistake of getting their pores squeezed, a chemical peel, or getting a facial done right before the festival. Initially, this may seem like a good idea to revitalize skin for a special occasion, however, most treatments may not always work as usual. After getting a facial, you can experience small pimples as your skin gets adjusted to new product. And getting a skin reaction immediately prior to a music festival is not wise due to the substantial amount of cumulative time outside in heat and light. Therefore, if you're thinking about getting a facial or any similar treatment done prior to a music festival, it's usually better to schedule 1-2 weeks prior. This will allow enough time to receive the benefits of having the treatment done while giving your skin enough time to recover completely.
Trying a Completely New Makeup Look
Deciding to try out a completely different makeup style on the day of a festival may not always be a wise decision. While you might be tempted to recreate some amazing glitter, colorful graphic festival looks, or beauty trends that went viral on social media, when you're attempting these looks for the first time on the morning of the festival, you will most likely run into problems. For instance, you may find that certain products don't blend in the way you wanted them to, colors do not match your skin tone, or that the final result does not look good. This can add to the stress and chaos. So, if you're considering trying something new, test it a few days prior to your festival so that you can see how long it lasts on your face and make any necessary changes if needed.
Overlooking the Weather
Another common mistake festivalgoers make is not considering the environment when choosing outfits and/or beauty looks. Many people spend weeks planning their outfits and beauty looks without checking the actual forecast before purchasing all of the things needed to execute their idea and that can quickly become problematic! Remember, a cute hairstyle you found on Pinterest may not last if there is a lot of humidity in the air. Heavy makeup may not hold up very well if it’s extremely hot outside, and clothing and shoes that felt comfortable when you were inside may feel a lot less comfortable after wearing them outside for several hours!
The smartest festival-goers plan their looks based on their surroundings, as opposed to just based on trends. Choosing products and/or hairstyles that will work based on the weather can dramatically improve your comfort throughout the time. Thus, your beauty preparation should take into account what the actual weather will be like at the event!
Choosing Trends Over Comfort
Festivals can easily suck your energy and excitement if you spend most of your time worrying about keeping up with beauty trends. While there are definitely some styles that look great in pictures, many of them can be time-consuming and distracting after you've worn them for a couple of hours. Long, heavy hair extensions, complicated styles, or makeup that keeps smudging throughout the event can make it easy for you to lose focus on the festival as you constantly check yourself in the mirror. Thus, follow trends that enhance your enjoyment. After all, the best festival looks are the ones that keep you comfortable all day long, yet still give you some personality. Choosing styles that are appropriate for the environment and your level of comfort is the best way to enhance your festival experience!