The summer season is back, which means so are festivals. Whether it be music, food or drink-based events, most of us have at least one major festival coming up that we need to prepare for. However, this isn’t always an easy task; you have to consider different outfits, accessories, essentials, and so much more!
To help make things easier, this article includes some top picks of preparation ideas you should consider when getting ready for the big festival weekends ahead.
Temporary Hair Dye
Hair dye has been around for a long time, and it is only getting increasingly popular as more products are released, and technology is advanced. But not everyone wants to commit to a full hair dye that will last for ages, and perhaps you want something that will get you through the festival and nothing more. Crazy Color’s temporary pastel spray is ready to use in a sprayable bottle that will give any blonde hair an immediate boost of colour for when you need it. It is both ammonia and peroxide free, does not damage your hair in the slightest and usually lasts around 1-3 washes, making it perfect for the upcoming festival season.
Maybe you want to live with the colour a little longer but still don’t want to commit to permanent colour; there are many other options. Semi-permanent hair dye lasts around 4-6 weeks with the option to continue adding to it as time goes on and giving that you like the colour. However, if you’re not in love with the colour, you can let it fizzle over time. So, if you have always wanted to try switching to a bold hair colour, why not consider a temporary hair dye? Festival season is there for you to make a statement, so get out there and be bold. Now is your chance!
Essentials!
Despite being essential pieces of equipment, it can be very easy to forget things closer to the time of your festival. If possible, start packing your festival bags weeks in advance to give yourself time to remember anything you might have forgotten and that way, you can build on it over time. However, if you are looking for a checklist, consider checking for these common essentials to take with you.
Ticket
Your number one thing on your festival must-haves is your ticket; you can’t get anywhere near the venue without it! So double and triple check you have it before leaving the house, and it’s always good to check on the way too! If it’s a digital ticket, make sure you have plenty of phone battery and phone power packs.
Money and Bank Card
If you are confident enough to bring enough cash to suit a single day, then go ahead, but if you aren’t, make sure you pack your bank card. There are usually plenty of ATMs all over festival sites that you can use; however, you should be careful using them too often as they like to make transaction fees at times. It’s also worth checking that your card works if your festival is abroad and that there aren’t huge fees when tackling the conversation rate.
Medication
This may not apply to everyone, but if it does, it cannot be stressed enough how important it is to remember your medication, even if it is as little as hay fever. Forgetting these things can severely dampen your experience and possibly cause you to get sent home or to the medical room.
Everyone is different, so depending on your circumstances, be sure to take everything need to treat your allergies and illnesses and have them ready on hand for when you need them.
Mobile Phone
It’s unlikely you will forget your phone, but it is still worth checking. A festival without your phone is an absolute nightmare and can be a serious safety concern. So be sure to take your phone with you and protect it in a strong, versatile case if you drop it out there.
Bum Bag / Fanny Pack
If you take everything mentioned in this article, it will take up an awful lot of pocket space. That’s where bum bags come in—finding yourself a reasonable sized and comfortable bum bag that will aid you so much when attending festivals, providing you with a spot to store all your items and essentials securely. Storing everything in one location on your body is a lot safer and easier to check on your items as opposed to multiple different compartments and pockets. And be sure to get one that has enough space for your items and has a strong clip or zip to prevent any items from falling out when you are jumping around.
To Conclude
Hopefully, this short article has helped you in the preparation process, and you can get your things ready for the festival season. As always, try to give yourself plenty of time to prepare and order anything that you may need or forget; it will help a lot. And most importantly, make sure you have fun when you are there!
The photo brought back lovely memories. Sensible advice. I usually forgot sun block and plasters.
An interesting read. Thank you
I will get my son to read this as he is off to Creamfields south soon