There are two types of people when it comes to Halloween: those who prefer a glamorous costume and those who fully embrace the spookiness of the occasion with the most frightening look they can dream up. While wigs are always a popular option when it comes to perfecting the ideal hairstyle to complement your spooky costume, there are plenty of simple looks you can pull off at home. Consider these frightfully delightful Halloween hairstyles for your upcoming party or event:
1. Devil Horns
If you’re feeling devilishly daring this Halloween, this style that creates horns out of your locks is just what you’re looking for. To get the look, part the hair into two parts: the top and bottom. From there, separate the top section in half. Gather the hair as if you were creating two pigtails and secure them in place with a hair tie. Next, wrap the length around the hair tie until your locks resemble “horns”. Secure the horns in place with bobbi pins and spritz with hairspray to keep them in place. To go the extra mile, use eyeliner to create a faux “widows peak” in front of the hairline.
2. Witchy Waves
Summon the dark side on All Hallows Eve with these witchy waves that work on locks of all lengths. All that you need to pull it off is a medium-sized curling wand and hairspray to hold the waves in place. Use the wand all over your head or in strategic places to create a more mysterious and disheveled look. Once you are finished, use your fingers to comb through the curls and viola—perfect waves. Top the waves with a classic witch hat to pull the look together.
3. Vampire
Vampires (or Vampresses) are one of the most popular spooky Halloween costumes out there. It is a fun look that still allows you to add a touch of glamour. This particular look works well on hair that is mid-length and longer and can be achieved in a number of ways. The fastest way is to use a straightener or crimping iron to create the textured “crimp” pattern. If you have more time, you can easily braid your hair and leave the braids in place overnight. The next morning, undo the braids and run your fingers through them to create a fully crimped look.
4. Bride of Frankenstein hair
A dishevelled beehive and that trademark white streak are an instantly recognisable Halloween hair look – the Bride of Frankenstein is a classic. Create the look yourself with the how-to video below.
Temporary Hair Color
If your hair is naturally or dyed dark, you won't have to worry too much about removing a bright, temporary color from your strands. However, those with light hair — especially bleached to a platinum hue — may run into some issues trying to get the pink and blue Harley Quinn-esque tints out of their pigtails.
This is because bleaching causes the hair's cuticle to lift, stripping the natural color proteins. However, that strenuous process makes the hair weak and porous, leaving it susceptible to staining.
"It's hard to ensure that there is no staining on bleached hair," Stewart admitted, "but what I usually tell models to do is wash their hair with a grease-cutting dish soap." Just like it aggressively cleans your plates, the soap will scour your strands. "However, it strips the hair of any color or oil, so make sure you finish with a deep conditioner," she noted.