It’s time to hop on the Halloween hair train! Any kids Halloween costume can be made even better with a matching hairdo and, while you’re at it, why not make your adult costume that much spookier with the hairstyle to match? Halloween hairstyles can range from wild and trippy, or as gentle and conventional as your regular look. But either way, there’s a vast amount of ideas and possibilities to incorporate into your Halloween look. Here’s just a few ideas to get you started!
It’s not just for kids! Halloween hairstyles can provide ways to make even the dullest Halloween costume stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s something subtle and creepy, or something wild and bold, your hair can be the deciding factor to making sure your costume is a total winner.
Long hair can be a gaze-worthy gift for Halloween hairstyling, providing it with much more freedom of play. There are tons of ways to weave and design with long hair if you want to go all out with your spooky hair dos. A classic example would be going the spider-web hair route. Weave your long hair into several fine and inconspicuous strands until they begin to resemble a web-like structure. Then you can dress the spartan spider net up with tiny plastic spiders, or some faux cobwebbing for good measure.
One of the classic Halloween hairstyles for adults would be the good old witch! Think long and crimped hair with a severe, wild texture. Fancy taking it to the next level? Then pile on the spiders! A few fake plastic spiders, a scattering of glittery webs, or a stringy black veil can complete the picture and show the world a deep descent into the supernaturally horrific. If you’re more into classier witchy aesthetic, add some waves or curls to your long locks and make the witch work wear with a classic hat, some serious lipstick and black attire.
Long, dark hair with a super-slick finish can become a Morticia Adams. Give your hair the perfect shine-finish with a clear finishing spray to achieve a spooky glow. The signature Morticia Addams is popular with those who are after something decidedly refined and gothic.
For hardcore punks, the neon punk/mohawk style is one for the spooky as well. With a bit of hair chalk, gel and imagination, you can go from regular hair to the post-apocalyptic character in minutes. The key element is texture – the bigger and more intense, the better. Throw in a safety pin or a chain for the extra bit of bullshit and you’re good to go.
As useful as that concept is for teaching schoolchildren about different types and length, it’s frustrating for anyone seeking insight into Halloween styling for short hair. In actuality, short hair offers plenty of potential for Halloween fun. One of the quickest and easiest short Halloween hairstyles is a 1920s flapper look, which takes the basic bob and upgrades it to a shiny, bejewelled, spooky masterpiece, complete with a slick back and towering hairband. This style is the perfect fit for someone who wants to channel their inner roaring ’20s glam grande dame on Halloween – just finish it off with a beaded frock, a lip of dark crimson and voila, you’re ready for a Gatsby-themed spooktacular Halloween nightmare.
Not all of us have hours to spend getting ready for Halloween, so here are some easy casual Halloween hairstyles to consider. The flapper curls of the 1920s is a go-to favourite. A simple bob can become an instant Halloween hair classic with a bit of bejewelled headband and a nice, shiny finish to enhance the effect. Great for wearing with a beaded dress, dark lipstick and for that spooky Great Gatsby party.
Temporary hair color is another great way to create an effortless Halloween hairstyle. Whether you want to add blood-red streaks, ghostly silver highlights, or go all out with a full head of neon green, temporary sprays or chalks make it super easy to transform your look. These products wash out easily, but while they’re in, they give your hair an intense color that’s perfect for Halloween. Simply spray or chalk your hair, style it in a simple ponytail or loose waves, and you’re ready to go.
Temporary hair colour can be a useful, simple way to pull together an easy Halloween hairstyle. Whether your idea is blood-red streaks, ghostly silver highlights or full-on neon green, you can go all out using sprays or chalks to colour your hair in almost any colour you can think of. These sprays or chalks won’t permanently stain your hair, but when they’re there, your hair will be as vividly coloured as possible, Spooktastic!
For a more subtle Halloween look for girls (or even boys), here’s some simple, cute ideas. Whether you’ve decided on a fairy, princess or cartoon character, your hair is also a crucial part of truly finishing your costume. A simple way of doing this is to style your hair into ‘bone braid’. This means weaving some small, white plastic bones (from any Halloween store) into a basic 3-strand plait. This way, the strand will come out resembling a spine of bones weaving through your hair. Perfect for Halloween skeleton and other headless creatures.
Here is another easy, cheap and fun Halloween hair look. All you need to do is make a simple bun and transform it into a spider by adding feet. You can call it the Spider Bun!
