It’s officially 2026! Happy New Year!

So what did you do for NYE babe? Did you get feral at your favorite DJ set, or stay at home and binge watch the finale of Stranger Things? Honestly, both are spectacular options.

If you haven’t already, take a sip of water, get cozy, and continue reading because The Festival Babes’ got you covered.

Here’s TFB’s Ultimate NYE Rave Recovery Guide to help you reset, recharge, and ease into the new year feeling refreshed.

Step 1: Drink Some Water. Like… Right Now.

If you have already, yes Glen Coco, look at you go. If you haven’t, tsk tsk. 

Stop reading and go grab a glass of water.

You don’t need to chug an entire gallon but a sip will do you and your skin well. Bonus points if there are electrolytes involved, but plain water still counts.

If your mouth feels like the Sahara, this is your sign your dehydrated. Homies keep each other hydrated. 

Step 2: Your Skin Is Mad at You. Be Nice to It.

Between the glitter glue, sweat, cold air, and whatever makeup remover you panic-used at 4am, your face is tired.

Today is the day to treat yourself to an at-home spa day
• cleanser
• face mask

• face moisturize
• lip balm

Do you feel Bonita? 

Step 3: Sleep Without Guilt

Slept until noon?
Took another nap?
Still feeling tired?

Normal. Completely normal.

Enjoy the day and let your body rest. Ease into January. Eat your favorite snacks. Watch your favorite show. You deserve to slow down today. 

Step 4: Eat Something You Love

Haven’t had your favorite pizza in a while? Craving fries and juicy burger? Snacks are great but let’s eat something good for you. 

Think:

• breakfast sandwich
• smoothies
• sandwiches + burgers 
• pizza
• tacos 
• literally anything warm (and cheesy)

Yes, fries also count. Balance.

Step 5: Stretch Your Body

If you headbanged even a little, your neck is plotting revenge.

Take five minutes.
Roll your shoulders.
Stretch your neck.
Loosen your hips.

You don’t need a full workout, but stretching will mitigate soreness. 

Step 6: Unpack Your Rave Bag

You know what’s in there:

• a half-empty hydration pack
• loose gum
• a balled up pashmina 
• one lonely sock
• mystery wrappers
• glitter
• lip gloss

Please unpack it. Wash your pashminas. Let your shoes breathe. Your future self will thank you.

Step 7: Soft Reset, Not a Full Personality Change

You don’t need to manifest your entire year today.
You don’t need resolutions, even though they are nice.
You don’t need to have it “figured out.”

Just notice what felt good. What moments you want more of. Where you find joy and what doesn’t serve you. And most importantly, the energy you want to bring into the year.

Goodbye 2025

We hope you all had a great NYE and we are excited to see what 2026 brings!

Take time today to reflect. Set your intentions and goals. Recover slowly. Drink water. And be gentle with yourself.

Cheers to another year and hello, 2026 💫

Happy New Year from The Festival Babes