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If you’re a hairstyling lover who is heading to the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this year, you’re probably hunting for the perfect hairstyle to complement your boho chic ensemble. Even if you can’t make the journey to Indio, California, a carefree and chic braid can easily complete your beauty statement. Just in time for festival season, capture your inner boho chic goddess with this music festival-ready braided hairstyle.

1) Start off by combing out and curling your locks: To launch your hairstyle, ensure that your tresses are tangle-free and perfectly smooth. Next, use a curling iron to gently curl the face-framing strands of hair by your visage. Spritz your hair with styling product in order to hold your newly crafted loose curls in place.

2) Begin dividing a section of hair away from your forehead: As a next step, take a segment of hair at the top of your head and pull this back to create a half-up and half-down effect. Begin creating a braid, by plaiting strands of hair back into a woven style. Use an elastic bun to hold this pulled-back section in place.

3) Backcomb your tresses for a burst of volume: To bring texture to your hairstyle, use a comb to backcomb your roots and create volume. Continue to curl the rest of your head, by wrapping thin segments of hair around the iron. Use your fingers to enhance the look of your volumized tresses, and enjoy your simple yet refreshing new look.