20 Best Halloween Hairstyles to Rock in October 2023
These easy-to-re-create looks are perfect for adults and kids.
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With October 31 approaching faster than a witch on a broom, it's definitely time to begin pulling together your Halloween costume. If you're feeling stuck for inspiration this year, we suggest you start searching for ideas from the top down, with one of the following white hot Halloween hairstyles. After all, your magnificent mane is probably your crowning glory, so why not show it off to full effect and build your spooky season ensemble around it? Below, you'll find coifs that promise to be a huge hit this Halloween, from Barbie looks straight out of the movie to sinister styles like Medusa. And best of all, most are easier than you might think to make happen. Yes really!
These examples can even be used in group and couple costumes. Grab your besties and get a whole coven of vampires with fabulous hair together, or do up the Bride of Frankenstein design and enlist your sweetie as your monstrous date. We've also included tutorials for the cutest Halloween hair wear appropriate for girls no matter their age, so you can pretty much score all your ideas for costumes for your family right here, right now. Still searching for the perfect seasonal togs? Hit up our array of country music costumes for seriously clever concepts that will make your Halloween-happy heart sing!
Halloween Space Buns
With any animal costume, from a cat to a puppy to a bear, space buns become fun ears. This tutorial makes them easy to pull off.
Halloween Rocker Hair
Pair any rock-and-roll costume with some punk hair. It's as simple as putting her hair up in pony tails and using a little temporary hair dye.
Barbie
With Barbie the year's hottest flick, there are a lot of us who are going to want to get all dolled up for Halloween. Happily, nabbing the golden girl's glam locks isn't too difficult. Just think backcombing. And lots and lots of hair spray.
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Vampire
For fang-tastic tresses Dracula himself would go over batty over, the darker and longer your hair the better. Smooth it all down over your shoulders, and then—most importantly—add in a wicked widow's peak with eyebrow pencil.
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Hippie
This All Hallow's Eve keep it mellow, man, with fetchingly tousled hippie hair. If you want to take the vibe a step further, braid blossoms in it. Right on!
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Unicorn
This gorgeous design is ideal for anyone with a flowing, er, mane (sorry, we just had to go there). The Youtuber does use extensions for those pretty pastel-hued bits, but if you don't mind coloring your hair just pick up a few fun spray-in shades.
Pirate
Ahoy, mateys! Back brushing, a bit of braiding, and creating loose, messy waves with a big-barreled curling iron are the keys to a sexy, carefree coiffure fit for a pirate queen.
Mermaid
Switch up the usual sea siren hairstyle this Halloween with a bouffy updo accessorized with shells and tulle for a chic, captivating take that isn't all wet.
Medusa
If you have the time, this is one hair transformation sure to turn all the heads (to stone). Use wire mesh to get your braids to stand up, and add plastic or rubber snake heads to the end of each for the terrifying finishing touch.
Galaxy Roots
Shine like the star you are thanks to these gorgeous galaxy roots that will look dazzling on brunettes, redheads, and blondes with long or short hair. Be sure to brush after applying the spray to help blend the colors.
Rosie the Riveter
Barbie might be the face of feminism this year, but if you want to go old school, it's hard to beat WWII icon Rosie the Riveter. Her hair's super-easy to pull off, too: just tie your tresses back with a red and white bandana.
Ghost and Spider
Equally adorbs for girls big or small, these fun, festive designs use braided buns as the base for the creature features. Pick one or the other, or do a ghostie on one side and the eight-legged beastie on the other.
Harley Quinn
Joker's on-again, off-again sweetie sports herself some pretty nifty pigtails. Just dip one in blue hair dye and one in pink and you'll be channeling this cosplay favorite in no time.
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Wednesday Addams
Replicating Wednesday's signature style is a snap (snap) if you've got long locks. Part your hair all the way to the nape of your neck and braid it into two plaits on either side of your head. If you're making like Jenna Ortega's Netflix version, don't forget to leave plenty of loose locks up front for bangs.
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Viking
You're sure to conquer all you survey on October 31 with a beautifully badass Viking do. Combine a fishtail French braid over the top of your head with Dutch braids, then add in decor hooks and feathers to bring out your inner warrior.
Bride of Frankenstein
Few hairstyles are as instantly identifiable as the one worn by Frankstein's monster's main squeeze. Tease your thatch up sky-high, then add white streaks up the sides to recreate this electrifying 'do everyone will get a real charge out of this Halloween.
Eyeball Tree
The eyes definitely have it with this spooky, ooky kinda kooky look that's so striking it's a complete costume all by itself.
80s Diva
Go big or go home if you want to throwback to the 80s this Halloween. Crimp your hair to add texture and volume—and make sure those bangs stick straight up off your forehead. Totally tubular for sure for sure!
Devil
For anyone feeling a little, shall we say, devilish, hair horns are a creative alternative to purchasing a band with the pointy protuberances. This tutorial also includes a lesson in applying fiendishly sultry makeup sure to give him some wicked ideas.
Fairy
This intricate design uses a waterfall braid, French braids, and a three-strand braid together for a deeply romantic, downright magical coif. Top with a floral crown and you'll be flying high Halloween night, fairy wings or not.
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Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
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