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11 Chic and Easy Halloween Hairstyles
Updated on October 9, 2025 | 3 min read
Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer
Halloween is almost here and if you’re still searching for a costume, we’re here to inspire you. We’ve put together a list of iconic Halloween hairstyles that are as chic as they are convincing. And the best part is they’re incredibly easy to master. Let these easy Halloween hair looks accessorize or replace your costume this year.
Key Takeaways
Halloween Hairstyles for You
- A fun hairstyle can accessorize or replace your costume for a party-ready look.
- Choose from goth Halloween hairstyles like a creepy doll, go glam with mermaid hair or choose a simple spider queen look.
- Temporary color and Davines styling products help your look last all night.
In This Article
Halloween Hairstyles and Costumes
Goth Halloween Hairstyles
Glam Halloween Hairstyles
Halloween Hairstyles without a Costume
Halloween Hair Color
Make Your Halloween Hairstyles Last
FAQs
Halloween Hairstyles and Costumes
Halloween is a time for the true beauty-obsessed to go all out. From wigs and crazy hair colors to glitter, face makeup and body paint- tis the season to let your creative juices flow. If you’re still not sure what to dress up as this year, consider starting with your hair. Halloween hairstyles can inspire your costume, or in some cases, be the costume.
Whether you’re planning a head-to toe look, or just rock a fun hairstyle, we’ve got you covered. These Halloween hair ideas are perfect for your next costume.
Goth Halloween Hairstyles
If goth is your vibe for the party, these Halloween hairstyles are all you need to make a spooky statement at this year’s.
Zombie
Your hair and makeup are key for this killer look. Use a teasing comb to backcomb your strands, section by section, spraying with hairspray as you go and finishing with blue or black hair chalk. Your zombie makeup starts with a grayish base on your face, and darker colors like purple and dark brown to create sunken-eye effects. Add red, purple, and green eyeshadow for bruising.
Corpse Bride
For an eerie-yet-ethereal haunted aesthetic go as a corpse bride. Start with temporary blue hair dye and style your hair into loose waves. Then apply body makeup in pale blue evenly across any exposed skin, including your face, arms, neck, and shoulders. Use black eyeliner and dark mascara to exaggerate your eyes and secure a flower crown for authenticity.
Creepy Doll
Another Halloween hair look for the dark of heart is a creepy or haunted doll. This one works best with a bright blue bob wig, but if your hair already has this cut, you can use temporary color. Use black eyeliner to draw exaggerated thin eyebrows, dotted freckles and lips into a circular pursed shape like a puppet.
Vampira
The queen of the undead, Vampira, is not a costume for the faint of heart. Start by teasing your hair at the hairline to create volume. Smooth the teased hair back from using styling wax in your palms to guide the hair. Use a black eyeliner to draw a widow's peak at the center of your forehead and accessorize with a set of vampire teeth and fake blood around your mouth.
Glam Halloween Hairstyles
If dark and moody isn’t your thing, these glam Halloween hairstyles will keep you sparkling through every party on your calendar.
Mermaid Hair
A lengthy braid gives this mermaid hairstyle its charm, so if you don’t have longer lengths, consider adding some with extensions (or an ultra long faux pony). Pull your hair into a super-high ponytail, attaching the faux pony if using. Apply a glossy styling paste to your hands while you braid to keep your mermaid hair shiny. Accessorize with pearl hair clips, a seashell necklace and a long shimmery skirt.
Princesscore
Feeling like a princess couldn’t be easier than with this bubble braid style. Gather all your hair into a high ponytail, securing with an elastic and adding elastics down the length of the ponytail, every few inches. Gently pull the hair between each elastic to create the bubbles. Pair it with a gold headband and teal tank and leggings to complete the princess-inspired look.
Pin Up Girl
Try this vintage pin up girl hairstyle inspired by actresses and models from the 1940s and 50s. Create a deep side part and starting on the side farthest from the part, create a victory roll that sits right above your ears and pin it in place Using three inch sections of hair, repeat the rolls around the nape of your neck until you’re out of hair, creating the illusion of one cohesive roll. Complete the costume with a cherry red lip and corset top.
Flapper
Ready to party like it's the prohibition era? Then this 20’s flapper look is the way to go. Run a texturizing styling serum through your hair before tossing it into a loose messy bun. Accessorize this Halloween hairstyle with a jeweled headband or gold chain necklace across your forehead. Wear it with a little black dress, a pair of elbow-length gloves and a long set of pearls.
Halloween Hairstyles without a Costume
If you’re looking for a hair look to stand in as your costume, one of these cute Halloween hairstyles are all you need.
Devil
You don’t need a set of horns for this devil hairstyle because we’re making them with your hair. Twist two little buns on your head at the crown of your head, forming horns and pinning into place. Secure your devil hairstyle with strong hold hairspray.
Medusa
Medusa the monster is achieved by sectioning your hair into multiple braids throughout and pining them up. Incorporate rubber snakes or pipe cleaners as serpents throughout the looped braids, securing with bobby pins and finishing with a strong hold hairspray.
Spider Queen
For this spider queen look, start with a braided hairstyle or high bun. Spray your style generously with a shimmering mist to mimic the look of spiderwebs. Place plastic spider rings or twisted black pipe cleaners strategically throughout your braid or bun to give the illusion of spiders coming out of your hair.
Crazy Clown
Part your hair down the middle and form two high pigtails, leaving some strands out in front to frame your face. Add pops of color in red and blue on either side, or use colored clip-in extensions for a two-tone pigtail hairstyle. Carry a bat as your crazy clown prop.
Halloween Hair Color
The easiest way to pull off your favorite Halloween hairstyles is with temporary hair color and that’s where the Davines Alchemic line comes in. Alchemic is a system of non-permanent color depositing shampoos and conditioners formulated with pure pigments in 6 different tones. Mix them together or use them separately to create your Halloween hair color. Alchemic washes out in about 3 shampoos so there’s no need to worry about long-term effects.
Make Your Halloween Hairstyles Last
But how can I make my Halloween hairstyle last all night? The most effective way to maintain your hair look throughout the party is by choosing high quality hair styling products that are formulated to your specific hair type and free of harsh ingredients. All Davines stylers from hairsprays, serums and heat protectants to mousses, texturizers and color-enhancers are made with natural ingredients and free of harmful ones for Halloween hairstyles that last.
FAQs
What hairstyle should I do for Halloween?
For a Halloween hairstyle that makes an impression, try something goth like a creepy doll or corpse bride, go glam with mermaid hair or pin-up girl curls or choose a simple spider queen or devil look.
What can 5 people dress up as for Halloween?
Some ideas for a cohesive costume idea for a group of 5 people are superheroes, supervillains, crayons, a rainbow, cheerleaders or a sports team.
What to wear to a Halloween party without a costume?
For a costume idea sans the costume, try a Halloween hairstyle like a spider queen, medusa, a devil or crazy clown. Check out our tutorials above for styling how-to's.
What's the most popular Halloween costume right now?
Anything anime is trending hard for Halloween this year, as well as traditional costumes like princesses, zombies or an angel and devil
What Halloween hairstyle works best for short hair?
If you’ve got short hair and you want to pull off a Halloween hairstyle, a wig or temporary hair color are great options. Or try a teased out, messy look for an undead vibe.
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