Rainbow Rave Braids to Rock this Season

You’ve spent weeks pulling together the perfect festival look. Killer ‘fit? Check. Ultra-sparkly makeup? Check. All that’s left to do is your ‘do! You could throw your hair in a messy bun and call it a day. OR you could go all out with tinsel, glow in the dark braids and rainbow hair extensions! Okay, maybe not all of those at once, but you get the idea.

Festival season is your chance to try new and exciting hairstyles. Let’s be real—you’re not gonna clip in a hot pink jumbo braid just to run errands! But at a rave, hair accessories are fair game. Before you go out and buy clip-in hair extensions, you gotta figure out how they’ll fit into your rave hairstyle. If you’re looking for inspo, you’ve come to the right place!

Scroll down for the most Insta-worthy ways to rock hair braids this festival season.

Space Buns Braided up the Back

The first ‘do on our list is outta this world! Unleash your intergalactic side by sporting a pair of space buns. These are twin mini buns that sit right on top of your head. Space buns have been popular ever since Miley Cyrus came in like a wrecking ball! We’re adding onto this iconic look with two braids that run up the back of your head. They’ll help this rave hairstyle stay put through all the head banging.

Boxer Braids with Glitter Roots

Boxer braids are for the gals who want something simple, spunky and sexy. Part your hair down the middle, then create a low Dutch braid on each side. Take boxer braids to the next level by weaving in rave hair accessories. Add a dash of tinsel, or pick neon hues that glow in the dark. Colorful extensions transform these everyday hair braids into a festival-worthy ‘do. Pat glitter along your middle part to glam up all the grime that’s collected over the weekend!

Half-Up Half-Down Dutch Braids

This next hairstyle is similar to boxer braids. The only difference is you’ll keep the bottom half of your hair down. Starting at your hairline, create one Dutch braid on each side of your head. Once you get to the back, tie off the braids and let the rest of your hair flow free. You can add extra volume (and glamor) by clipping in glitter hair extensions. The tinsel strands will catch the light as your luscious locks bounce with every dance move!

French Braids Ending in Pigtails

This next look is for rave babes who want pigtails AND hair braids. Similar to the half-up half-down hairstyle, create a middle part and separate your hair into two French braids. Keep braiding until you reach the nape of your neck. From there, tie off the braids so you’ve got two pigtails running down your back. And of course, you can add all the metallic rings and rainbow hair extensions you want!

Sleek and Simple High Ponytail

You can’t go wrong with a pin-straight ponytail—just like Ariana Grande! A sleek ponytail gives gals an opportunity to show off their long locks. Most rave babes can rock this look, even if they’ve got medium-length hair. Simply clip in some hair tinsel and voila! Instant length that’ll cascade down to your booty.

Cornrows into Macaron Buns

Space buns aren’t the only buns you’ll see this festival season. Rave babes are servin’ some seriously yummy looks with twin macaron buns! Cornrows are the perfect way to pull your hair back into these big fluffy buns. Think Princess Leia buns except macarons sit low on the nape of your neck. If you’re going for a soft and elegant look, macaron buns are the ‘do for you!

Deck Out Your ‘Do with Neva Nude

So, which braid are you thinking? Fishtail, cornrows, milkmaid or unicorn braid? Whichever look suits your fancy, no rave hairstyle is complete without a set of shimmery extensions from the Neva Nude festival hair collection. Choose among tinsel, ombre hues, jumbo braids, glow in the dark extensions and more. Prepare yourself for a makeover—Neva Nude style!