Turn heads at Burning Man with these hip hair tips

Burning Man takes place in the Black Rock City, Nevada August 24- Sept 1 and, while I personally have never been, it seems like a fun experience to get dirty in the desert and let your freak flag fly. Our stylists Ysabel and Ashley have gone multiple times and have suggestions on looks and hairstyles that are both outgoing and appropriate for the conditions. 

Color Bugs 
An easy way to make your usual look more funky, would be to take along a color bug by Kevin Murphy. The salon has a variety of colors – pink, purple, neon orange (my favorite, it looks more like coral or neon red), neon yellow, copper (which adds shimmer to brown or red locks), and white (to make blondes look more platinum). The colors mix and match well, so you can be as creative as you'd like. 

Feathers 
We carry a variety of rooster feathers, both natural and colored, and even a few smaller strands of peacock feathers. While this trend was more popular a few years back, Burning Man provides the perfect opportunity to fly away with this look. You can add a just a few for a touch of color, or go crazy and create a mohawk of feathers. The choice is yours! And they are guaranteed to last all week without falling out. 

Carvings 
For those who are interested in more permanent embellishments, Ysabel, our very own gypsy soul, can shave a segment of hair, and carve a one-of-a-kind design into that section. Let her go wild with her clippers and she will create beautiful abstract lines that are sure to get attention. 

Bright colors, pastels, and neons 
If you're craving a little color for this adventure, we have many of shades of Pravana and Elumen that can provide a look as daring or subtle as you'd like. You can ombre a fun color into your ends, add a few peek-a-boo highlights, or even do your entire head. And, the neons even glow in the dark! 

Braids, and cornrows, and dreads 
Finally, texture work – such as braids, cornrows, or dreads – are a low maintenance option for a week in dusty Nevada, plus they look awesome! Seeing as bathing isn't really an option, and since the dust and wind is so intense, this is an easy way to keep tidy amidst slightly chaotic conditions. 

The SU sun care line from Davines 
Since long days exposed to the elements are damaging to the hair, the Davines sun care line would definitely be beneficial to those attending the Burn. We have SU Sun Oil and SU Milk to defend the hair from UV rays in advance; and also a mask, shampoo, and conditioner to replenish and renew your locks afterwards. 

If you need help obtaining any of these looks or products, we're the salon to get you there! By combining your ideas and our expertise, together we can create a look that's both striking and suitable for a week-long party in the desert.