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These fun festival looks from hairstyles to make-up will make you stand out from the crowd

Here are the best products and tips to shine this summer, from glitter to crown jewels that will tame those fiddly braids

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FESTIVAL season is upon us. Whichever music scene you're heading to this summer, you want to shine.

Here are the best products and tips to master your festival look, from glitter for your face and body to crown jewels for a dazzling hair-do.

Glitter girl

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Sparkle up your face and your body this summer - pick a glitter and go wildCredit: Stuart Francis

Last year was all about sparkle on your face, but this summer it’s about wearing it everywhere!

To create this glitter fest, use an old blusher brush to apply , to the areas you want to cover, then allow it to go tacky (about 30 seconds).

Next, pick a glitter and go wild. We love , which comes in nine standout shades.

Each pack gives you up to 75 applications and contains glitter in a variety of sizes to create a three-dimensional finish.

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Pro tip: unless you want to find glitter in every corner of your house for the next three months, it’s best to apply it outside. When it comes to removing the sparkle, do not reach for a face wipe, as it’ll just move the particles around.

Instead, cover yourself with baby, coconut or olive oil and allow it to settle into the glitter for a few seconds before rinsing away in the shower. If you have any random specks left, apply the oil to a cotton pad and gently dab on top to lift it away.

Say it with stickers

Want a statement make-up style that’s not going to slip off after a serious sweat fest in the dance tent?

Look no further than these .

 The ultimate lazy girl look - say it with stickers
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The ultimate lazy girl look - say it with stickersCredit: Stuart Francis

The ultimate lazy girl look, they’ll cover a multitude of skin sins, as you can fix each star wherever you please – see you later eye bags and spots.

And the best bit is at the end of the day you simply peel off and bin them, no scrubbing required.

Crown jewels

If you find braids fiddly but still want a dazzling ‘do, , containing a mix of rings and cuffs, are for you.

It works best if hair is slightly dirty (great for day two tresses) so the jewels can grip, or try a salt spray like .

 Tame and adorn those fiddly braids with hair jewels
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Tame and adorn those fiddly braids with hair jewelsCredit: Stuart Francis

Taking sections of hair, twist and fix on to your head until all your hair is up, then place each jewel randomly over your head. Then prepare to shine!

  • Hair & make-up: Lan Nguyen-Grealis at Eighteen Management
  • Model: Clea at Storm Model Management
  • Beauty assistant: Emma North

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