Revellers share their top tips for staying fresh at a festival – including packing extra socks and using dry shampoo

FESTIVAL goers’ top hacks include packing dry shampoo, using chewing gum to freshen up breath and taking twice as many socks as needed.

A study, of 1,000 adults who have stayed overnight at a music event, found the top tip is to take toilet roll.

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Other pieces of advice include plaiting hair, practising walking in the shoes prior to the festival and using a bin bag as a poncho.

For 34 per cent, a portable charger is essential for the long weekend, while 34 per cent also swear by packing a hairbrush and 17 per cent even take earplugs.

46 per cent of people won’t be seen without wet wipes for a ‘just in case’ situation.

The research was commissioned by VO5 as part of its Festival Edits series – which includes curated guides to inspire festival goers to embrace hair trends and discover their unique festival style.

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Rachel Hawes, from the hair styling brand, said: “It’s easy not to feel your best at a festival.”

“But people are getting increasingly creative with their routines to stay looking and feeling fresh throughout the camping weekend.”

“While campsites offer options to stick to your usual shower and hair wash routines, it’s also fun to embrace festival life and play with hairstyle trends and outfits among friends, from glitter partings to space buns.”

The study also found 25 per cent feel the need to freshen up as early as day one of a festival, while 51 per cent are craving a wash by day two.

As a result, 46 per cent have had a shower while at a music festival, queuing for an average of 22 minutes for the pleasure.

41 per cent have even washed their hair, although 21 per cent of them simply used a bottle of water, and 10 per cent did so at a water refill station.

And 16 per cent even paid for the privilege of having their hair professionally styled at a pop-up tent or stand, paying an average of £23.70 – with 13 per cent opting for friends to style their locks.

The research also found 14 per cent feel struggling with fashioning their hair is one of their least favourite parts of festival life.

Ponytails (45 per cent), French plaits (20 per cent) and half up half down (17 per cent) are among the most popular hairstyles. 

Bubble braids, space buns and glitter partings were other hair trends attempted to stay looking fresh.

Only 28 per cent pre-plan their outfits ahead of a weekend event, though 36 per cent wash their hair as close as possible to leaving and 22 per cent have even had a trim in preparation.

Rachel Hawes, from VO5, added: “The list of festival hacks proves there are many things music fans can pack to stay feeling fresh including essential toiletries and more unsuspected items such as buckets and bin bags.

“With more and more festival goers looking to test out fun hair trends this season, we’re on hand to ensure everyone can keep their hair Instagram ready all weekend long.”