Halloween offers the perfect opportunity to transform yourself completely—starting with your hair!
These creative hairstyles will elevate your costume and help you stand out at any Halloween party.
From wickedly elegant to hauntingly dramatic, these 27 Halloween hairstyles range from simple DIY options to more elaborate styles.
Find the perfect match for your costume and skill level!
1: Wicked Witch Updo
Transform into the ultimate witch with a dramatically teased updo featuring unexpected height and messy texture. Add a few small braids throughout for extra witchy vibes.
Spray your creation with a temporary green or purple color for an even more magical effect.
This style works particularly well with naturally thick or curly hair.
Complete the look with a pointed witch hat perched jauntily on top of your creation.
2: Bride of Frankenstein Tower
Channel the iconic bride with a dramatic black and white streaked updo reaching toward the ceiling.
Backcomb your hair aggressively for maximum height and structure.
Use temporary white spray on sections of dark hair, or add white clip-in extensions for contrast.
The key lies in creating that signature dramatic height.
Add dramatic makeup with deep-set eyes to complete this classic Halloween transformation.
3: Spider Web Braids
Weave an intricate spiderweb design using thin, tight braids radiating from the crown of your head.
This detailed style creates an optical illusion that will impress everyone.
Add tiny plastic spiders as hair accessories throughout your creation.
The geometric pattern works best on medium to long hair.
This versatile style complements multiple Halloween costumes, from spooky spiders to dark witches.
4: Medusa Snake Curls
Transform your curls or waves into Medusa’s infamous snake hair by creating tight, springy spirals all over your head.
Use a small-barrel curling iron for maximum definition.
Spray with a temporary green color for an eerie effect. Secure small rubber snakes throughout your curls with bobby pins or strong styling gel.
This mythological look pairs perfectly with gold accessories and dramatic eye makeup.
5: Vampire Vixen Waves
Create elegant, old Hollywood-inspired waves with a deep side part for a glamorous vampire look. Add unexpected volume at the crown for a dramatic effect.
Slick one side behind your ear with strong-hold gel to create asymmetry. Deep red or burgundy temporary color adds the perfect vampiric touch.
Complete with a small accessory like a vintage brooch or blood-red flower for sophisticated vampire elegance.
6: Harley Quinn Split Dye
Channel your inner villain with a perfect half-and-half color split inspired by Harley Quinn.
