The best Halloween hairstyles do the following: Expand our imaginations. Inspire whimsy and magic. And – most importantly – they’re easy (or at least easy enough without having to hire a whole glam team) to do yourself. With Halloween just days away, the pressure is on if you’re still looking for a costume. But don’t worry: this guide is here to help you get those creative juices flowing.
From classic fictional characters (Barbie, Little Mermaid, Cinderella, etc.) to pop’s reigning princess, there’s something for everyone. Below are 20 Halloween hairstyles to try out this spooky season. Once you have the hair down (up, braided or whatever you want), the makeup and everything else will follow quite easily. For some more inspiration, check out these celebrity looks.
Whimsical ballet core
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Inspired by the biggest beauty trend to emerge from New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024, ribbon hair makes for a romantic – and easy – Halloween hair look. Celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway created these ‘Barre Braids’ at Christian Siriano, where she gathered the ends of two braids into a low bun. A ribbon was then woven between them to resemble that of a corset for the ultimate balletcore hair.
Wednesday Addams’s braided pigtails
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