Halloween is right around the corner, and we can’t wait for this year’s fang-tastic festivities.
Whether you have an invite to your friend’s spooky house party or you’re taking your little one out for some good old trick-or-treating fun, these cute and easy Halloween hairstyles are guaranteed to add the perfect touch to any costume.
Ready to discover our favorite Halloween hairstyles for this fall’s celebrations? Let’s get started!
Halloween Hairstyles for Adults
Halloween isn’t just for the kids. Here are some of the best Halloween hair ideas for grown-ups.
Fish Tail Braids
Planning to dress as a mermaid, fairy, or other mystical creature this Halloween? Fish tail braids are one of the best Halloween hairstyles for adults to add a whimsical feel to your look. Style them as a single low pony or sweep the braids across your head. The choice is yours!
To create this look, follow our How to do a Fishtail Braid tutorial.
What you’ll need:
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Hair brush or comb
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TELETIES scrunchies
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Optional: decorative tiny claw clips or shimmer spray
French Twist
Is there anything more elegant than a classic French twist? If you’re going for a vintage movie star or a glamorous villain costume this year, look no further than this timeless hairstyle.
We cover all the steps for this cute Halloween hairstyle in our tutorial, How to Do a Hair Clip French Twist.
What you’ll need:
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Hair brush or comb
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Bobby pins
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Hair spray
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Optional: Decorative hairpin
Slick-Back Ponytail
We’re huge fans of a slick-back ponytail all year round — and it’s one of our favorite low-maintenance Halloween hairstyles.
This style works for most costume looks, but it’s a particularly great choice if you’re dressing up as a vampire, villain, or spy.
What you’ll need:
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Smoothing or bristle brush
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Hair gel or styling cream
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TELETIES hair tie
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Optional: Shine spray
Halloween Hairstyles for Kids
Looking for a fun and creative Halloween hairstyle that doesn’t take hours to create? These cute and easy Halloween hairstyles for kids are perfect for your little ones.
Bubble Braids
Bubble braids are playful, eye-catching, and tons of fun for kids. Whether your child is dressing up as a princess or a skeleton, bubble braids are sure to stay secure all evening long.
Follow our step-by-step tutorial to create this hairstyle for Halloween here: How to Tie a Bubble Braid.
What you’ll need:
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Brush or comb
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Hairspray
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TELETIES tiny hair ties
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Optional: TELETIES tiny open claw clips
Classic Ballerina Bun
Never underestimate the power of a tidy top-knot! The ballerina bun is great for keeping hair out of your little one’s face while they enjoy the festivities, making it the ultimate choice for classic ballerina or princess costumes.
And this is one of the easiest Halloween hairstyles for kids! Just follow the steps in our Classic Hair Bun tutorial.
What you’ll need:
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Fine-tooth comb and smoothing brush
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TELETIES silk scrunchie
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Bobby pins
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Optional: Ribbon or tiara clip
High Pigtails
High pigtails create an energetic and youthful look that’s perfect for parties. Try accessorizing this Halloween hair with themed ribbons and hair ties for extra spooky fun.
What you’ll need:
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Hair brush or comb
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Two TELETIES small hair ties
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Optional: Themed hair accessories
Looking for more inspo? Check out our guide to 5 Fab Halloween Hairstyles for more fun and easy looks that your kids will love.
Halloween Hairstyles by Hair Type
Find the best Halloween hairstyle for your hair type with these cute and easy looks.
Halloween Hairstyles for Short Hair
Finger Waves
Is your costume inspired by Hollywood glamor? This elegant, S-shaped wave style is the ultimate choice for elegant Halloween hair.
What you’ll need:
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Fine-tooth comb
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Strong-hold styling gel or setting lotion
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Duckbill clips or wave clamps
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Shine spray
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Optional: Hair dryer or hood dryer (for speeding up the setting process)
Sparkly Hair Clips & Barrettes
Sometimes, the accessory is the look. Add some shimmer and charm to your costume — while keeping your hair out of your face — with our beautiful snap hair clips.
What you’ll need:
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Decorative barrettes in rhinestone, pearl, glitter, or themed designs
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Light-hold hairspray
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Fine-tooth comb
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Optional: Matching headband or tiara
Slicked-Back Pixie
A sleek, slicked-back pixie cut is the ultimate hairstyle for Halloween for a dramatic and edgy look.
What you’ll need:
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Strong-hold styling gel
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Fine-tooth comb
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Hair spray for extra hold
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Optional: Temporary black or metallic hair color spray
Halloween Hairstyles for Medium and Fine Hair
Half-Up Braided Crown
If your hair is medium length, a half-up braided crown is a fun and cute Halloween hairstyle to try. It’s also a great way to add extra volume to fine hair while creating a romantic, whimsical look.
What you’ll need:
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Fine-tooth comb
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Tiny hair ties
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Optional: Flower clips or jeweled pins
Chignon
A chignon is a timeless look that will add a touch of elegance to almost any Halloween costume. For everything from vampires to classic Hollywood characters, a chignon is the way to go for medium-length hair this Halloween.
What you’ll need:
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Volumizing spray or mousse
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TELETIES small hair tie
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Bobby pins
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Optional: Decorative pins or jeweled comb
Braided Pigtails
The ultimate in playful and easy Halloween hairstyles: braided pigtails! These simple braids are a great finishing touch to any scarecrow or schoolgirl look.
What you’ll need:
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Hairbrush or comb
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Two TELETIES small hair ties
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Optional: Matching bows or scrunchies
Halloween Hairstyles for Long, Thick, and Curly Hair
Voluminous High Ponytail
If you’re blessed with curly hair, you can’t go wrong with a voluminous high pony.
This bold statement look is a brilliant choice if you’re dressing up as a cheerleader or pop star this Halloween.
What you’ll need:
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Hairbrush or comb
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TELETIES small or large hair tie
Dutch Braids
Dutch braids will keep your hair secure all night long — whether you’re dancing, trick-or-treating, or winning first prize in your local costume contest. Choose a single braid for added drama or two braids for an athletic look, and bring this cute Halloween hairstyle to life.
What you’ll need:
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Hairbrush or comb
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TELETIES small hair ties
Textured Low Ponytail
Softly teasing your hair is a great way to add volume and fullness to a low ponytail. This simple style is a great choice for a witch or superhero-inspired look.
What you’ll need:
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Volumizing spray or mousse
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Small TELETIES hair ties
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Satin ribbon or scrunchie
Spooky Halloween Hairstyles by Costume
Witch Hairstyles
Side Braid
Looking for easy witch hairstyles to pair with your black hat? A thick side braid will add a whimsical yet mysterious feel to your costume this Halloween.
What you’ll need:
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Hairbrush or comb
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TELETIES small hair tie
Beach Waves
Our favorite super easy witch hairstyle — soft, flowing beach waves!
This style is a brilliant choice for enchanting Halloween costumes and is guaranteed to make sure you’re the best-dressed witch around.
What you’ll need:
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This will vary depending on the method you use. Check out some of the best ways to create magical, flowing waves here: 7 Easy Ways to get Wavy Hair
Low Messy Bun
A bun hairstyle doesn’t need to be sleek. In fact, we love the way a low, messy bun creates a moody and glamorous look, making it the perfect choice of hairstyle for Halloween.
What you’ll need:
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Hairbrush
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TELETIES small hair tie
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Bobby pins
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Optional: Black veil or witch hat
Skeleton Hairstyles
Faux Hawk
Add an edgy, punk-inspired energy to your Halloween hair and skeleton costume with a faux hawk style.
What you’ll need:
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Hairbrush or comb
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Strong-hold hairspray or gel
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Bobby pins or TELETIES tiny hair ties
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Optional: Temporary hair color spray
Braided Mohawk
Create a cool mohawk effect with a single, thick braid running down the centre of your head. One of our ultimate favorite skeleton hairstyles for a bold and unique look!
What you’ll need:
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Hair brush or comb
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Hair gel or styling cream
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TELETIES small hair ties
Sleek Straight Hair
We love a hair-down look. Try centre parting and straightening your hair to create a super slick and haunting vibe that works perfectly with a skeleton costume.
What you’ll need:
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Flat iron
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Heat protectant spray
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Fine-tooth comb
Cat Costume Hairstyles
Cat Ears Using Your Own Hair
Skip the traditional cat-ear headband and get creative this year. Medium to long hair can easily be styled on its own to create a unique and interesting cat ear look.
What you’ll need:
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Hair brush or comb
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TELETIES small hair ties
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Bobby pins
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Hair spray or styling gel
Space Buns
Quirky, cute, and easy to style — who doesn’t love a space bun?
Space buns are a great style for animal-inspired costumes. This hairstyle for Halloween can easily represent cat ears, adding a fun and playful touch to any look.
What you’ll need:
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Hair brush
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Two TELETIES large hair ties
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Optional: Ears, antennas, or other themed accessories
Follow our step-by-step tutorial: How to Do Space Buns with 5 Variations
Slick Back High Ponytail
A slick back high ponytail is one of the easiest hairstyles for Halloween. This look is ideal for a fierce, feline-inspired effect, and will keep your hair looking amazing all evening long.
What you’ll need:
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Smoothing brush
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Hair gel or styling cream
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TELETIES small hair tie
Post-Halloween Hair Care
Halloween hairstyles are seriously fun, but it’s super important to care for your hair once the festivities are over. And after an evening of hairspray, glitter, and temporary dye, your hair will definitely deserve some extra TLC!
To master your post-Halloween hair care routine, take a look at our blog post: How to Care for Your Hair After Halloween.
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