Halloween is the best day of the year for beauty lovers! Let your creative juices flow and find the perfect hairstyle for your look. Whether you're looking for a specific style to accompany your costume or need some inspiration for a last minute party, we've got you covered. From your favorite big-screen heroine to an elevated sexy cat costume, browse for inspiration and how-to tips for each style below.
Looking for more festive Halloween hairstyles? Read 'til the end for Halloween inspired looks created by some of our favorite stylists.
CELEBRITY-INSPIRED ERAS AND POP CULTURE HALLOWEEN HAIRSTYLES
This Halloween, why not channel your favorite pop culture icons and step back in time with a celebrity-inspired look? From the roaring twenties to the Y2K era, these Halloween hairstyles are sure to make a statement.
SABRINA CARPENTER HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEAS & HAIR
Our Global Brand Ambassador, Sabrina Carpenter, is known for more than her chart-topping songs and acting credits. Her iconic blonde hair and bouncy bangs are one of the most sought-after hair looks, and Redken is here to help you achieve Sabrina inspired hair for your Sabrina Carpenter Halloween costume idea.

- To get that signature bouncy volume and perfectly styled bangs, start by prepping damp hair with Redken's Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment on damp hair for heat protection, strength repair and smoother hair.
- Then, use Root Lifter Volumizing Spray applying to the roots before blow drying to enhance volume and lift, giving the crown that body and volume.
- Blow-dry with a round brush using Big Blowout for a silky, soft finish with a natural bounce.
- For subtle waves, use a horizontal breakdown to section the hair, using a medium/large round brush based on desired results.
- Finish with Brushable Hairspray for a flexible, brushable hold without stiffness.
1920s FLAPPER HAIR: A TIMELESS CLASSIC

This bobbed hair is the definitive feminine style from the 1920s that became synonymous with independence and rebellion. Throw it back this Halloween with your best flapper dress, complete with this iconic Halloween hairstyle.
- Start by creating a rounded horseshoe-shaped section from temple to temple at the crown.
- Backcomb the entire bottom section (hair below the horseshoe section) to create a voluminous base, then smooth and secure in an elastic at the end of the hair, close to the nape.
- Roll the tied section up and under, towards your scalp, securing in place with bobby pins to create the illusion of a bob.
- Spritz Thermal Spray on 2-inch sections of the top (horseshoe) section and wrap around a small curling iron to create finger-wave-like curls.
- Once cooled, gently comb curls with a wide-tooth comb. Loosely pin up additional curls to further enhance the bob effect, setting the style with Quick Blowout. This look pairs perfectly with a feathered headband for an authentic touch.
1970'S DISCO DIVA CURLY HAIRSTYLE

Create a glamorous 1970s inspired Disco Diva curly hairstyle that will leave you feeling groovy all night long. Tips for these perfect curls? Use a Spray Wax medium-hold hairspray first and follow up with a Max Hold hairspray on your brush before brushing out those curls. As always, don't forget the heat protection first! For incredible shine, finish with a few drops of Naked Gloss Hair Oil on the mid-lengths and ends. This look is fantastic for adding volume and bounce to your Halloween hair.
1980'S POP ROCKER HAIRSTYLE

There is nothing quite like the 1980s rocker look, and we're here for it. Become the rocker of your dreams with this 80s-inspired Halloween hairstyle, complete with a pop star bow. Key ingredients for volume? Lots of Stay High Mousse and a Max Hold hairspray to lock your look in place, no matter what your night holds. For maximum lift and edgy texture, apply Root Volumizing Spray generously at the roots before blow-drying, then tease sections and lock in with Max Sculpting Gel for an unstoppable hold.
1990'S BUTTERFLY CLIP HAIRSTYLE

Do the 90s have a more iconic look than the Butterfly Clip? As if! Get this Cali Girl-inspired 90s Halloween hairstyle in minutes. Use some Texture Paste to keep your locks looking sleek and grab your favorite retro Halloween hair clips to complete the look. To achieve that sleek yet playful look, smooth your hair with a small amount of paste before sectioning and adding your clips.
2000'S POP PRINCESS HAIRSTYLE

Whether you're emulating Christina or Britney or an underground 2000s icon, spice up your Halloween look with the perfect Pop Princess hair. From pink streaks to the perfect crimp, we're getting serious genie-in-a-bottle vibes from this one. From teasing to crimping, learn how to create the pop star hair of your dreams. For the crimp, ensure you use Thermal Spray Low Hold for heat protection. For bold streaks of Halloween hair color, temporary hair chalk or sprays can give you that iconic pop princess edge without commitment.
CLASSIC HALLOWEEN CREATURES AND ICONS
This Halloween, embrace the spooky spirit by transforming into a timeless creature or iconic character. These Halloween hairstyles are designed to help you embody these classic personas.
WICKED WITCH HAIRSTYLES
For truly enchanting witch hairstyles, think dramatic volume and dark allure. A classic 60s bouffant can be given a gothic twist, or opt for a sleek, long style with a deep side part. To achieve intense volume for a wicked witch hairstyle, layer Root Volumizing Spray at the roots before blow-drying. For a particularly spooky touch, consider a temporary Halloween hair color in black or dark purple.
GHOST BUNS
Ghost buns are a fun and quirky way to interpret a ghostly character. These playful, often messy, buns can be placed high on the head, perhaps with a few wisps of hair framing the face. The key is to make them look ethereal and slightly disheveled, as if you've been floating around all night! Use Deep Clean Dry Shampoo to add texture and hold for that perfectly imperfect "ghostly" finish.
VAMPIRE HAIR: SLEEK & SEDUCTIVE
For vampire hair, think sleek, dark, and mysterious. A super high slicked back ponytail can give a dramatic and powerful look, or you can opt for long, loose waves with a deep side part for a more seductive vibe. For ultimate smoothness and shine, apply Redken's Naked Gloss Lightweight Shine Oil before styling, and finish with Control Hairspray to ensure not a single strand dares to defy your vampiric elegance. If you don't have naturally dark hair, a temporary Halloween hair color spray in black or deep auburn can instantly transform your look.
DEVILISHLY DELIGHTFUL PIGTAILS
For a cute, yet mischievous devil costume, playful pigtails are a perfect choice. These can be styled high on the head, perhaps with some added curls for bounce, or kept simple and straight for a more innocent look with a devilish twist. Add some Red Hair Halloween Costumes flair with red ribbon or temporary red streaks in your pigtails! Checkout this trending hot Cherry Vinyl Red fall hair color for red hair color inspiration.
CREATIVE HAIR ACCESSORIES AND TECHNIQUES
Sometimes, the magic of Halloween hair lies not just in the style, but in the details. This topic addresses the use of creative hair accessories, braiding, crimping, and other styling techniques to enhance your Halloween hairstyles and complete costume looks.
SKELETON HAND HAIR CLIPS
Add the perfect touch to your fall-ready hair and instantly boost your Halloween spirit with these spooky skeleton hair clips. Denise Suzanne created this beautifully styled hair with Redken's favorite blowout products—Quick Blowout and Big Blowout—and held the waves in place with the festive clips. Denise treats hair with the Acidic Bonding Concentrate Collection and primes hair with Naked Gloss Lightweight Shine Oil.
SPIDER WEB TINSEL PONYTAIL
This spider web tinsel ponytail works whether you're rocking witchy vibes or just want to add a little fun to your look. Redken artist Karla Valenzuela created a cobwebbed ponytail with a few of her favorite products. Starting with Thermal Spray for heat protection, Karla heroes Root Lifter to get maximum volume out of this ponytail. Be sure to finish the look off with Brushable Hairspray or a Max Hold Hairspray if needed.
SPIDER WEB BUBBLE PONYTAIL
A darker take on the blonde tinsel pony, this spooky bubble ponytail offers a different kind of witchy vibe. Complete with the same spider web and spider as the above look, this look is perfect for those looking to rock a high pony. Just like above, Karla used Root Lifter, Brushable Hairspray and Max Hold Hairspray.
Have you created your own Halloween-inspired hairstyle? Tag @Redken on Instragram so we can share your looks for more inspiration! Remember that bobby pins are your best friends for securing intricate designs, and accessories like jeweled headbands, bandanas, or tiaras can instantly elevate a simple style.
FANTASY AND MYTHICAL HALLOWEEN HAIRSTYLES
This Halloween, let your imagination soar with Halloween hairstyles that draw inspiration from mythical creatures and fantastical realms. Transform into a being of magic and wonder with these enchanting looks.
MERMAID HAIR: WAVES OF ENCHANTMENT

All you need to complete this wavy mermaid hair look is a jewel crown of your choosing.
- Spray Thermal Spray Low Hold throughout hair prior to curling hair for heat protection. Curl full head with a large barrel curling iron for loose waves.
- Use your fingers to gently brush through your curls to soften them into flowing waves before spraying the ends with Spray Wax for some piecey texture that mimics ocean-kissed strands.
- Rub a couple drops of Naked Gloss Hair Oil between your palms and use to smooth away any flyaways, adding brilliant shine.
- Finish your Mermaid Hairstyle with a jewel crown. For the complete rainbow treatment, visit a Redken salon near you to achieve vibrant Halloween hair color like pastel blues, greens, or pinks for true mermaid magic!
For the complete rainbow treatment, visit a salon near you to achieve this pastel perfection.
CORPSE BRIDE: HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL HAIR

Become the ghost bride of your dreams with this hauntingly beautiful costume. Apart from the pale makeup and gorgeous dress, all you need to complete the look is this slightly disheveled, teased Halloween hairstyle.
- Start by curling throughout the head with a 1 ¼ curling iron, setting curls with Thermal Spray High Hold
- Brush curls out with fingers and apply Root Tease at the roots and mid-lengths.
- Starting at the bottom of each curl, pinch and pull up in a teasing motion to create a matted, voluminous effect.
- Repeat this technique all over hair while applying Deep Clean Dry Shampoo for added texture and grip, creating that perfectly undone "corpse" look.
DRAGON QUEEN DUTCH BRAIDS

Whether you're not quite over Khaleesi or are looking to emulate her Dutch braids for another costume, this Halloween hairstyle has many uses this Halloween.
- Distribute Texture Paste throughout the hair for grip and texture, making braiding easier.
- With a center part, create a 3-strand Dutch braid high on top of the head only feeding hair into the top section. Repeat on the other side.
- Create a second Dutch braid underneath the top braid, repeating the same steps.
- Secure the top 2 braids with an elastic, and secure the bottom 2 braids just below, allowing them to hang freely or join a larger braided structure.
- Spritz Thermal Spray and wrap bottom hair around a 2-inch curling iron for a soft curl, adding a touch of elegance.
- Lock in the style with Max Hold Hairspray ensuring your regal braids stay put through any mythical adventures.
SUPERHERO PONYTAIL BRAID

Up your Wonder Woman costume with this action-ready braid. Follow these steps to secure your superhero braid and keep all of your hair out of your face all night long.
- Take a triangle section on the top of the head, twist and push forward. Secure with a bobby pin to create a slight pouf.
- Prep hair with Texture Paste for texture and control.
- Create a three-strand Dutch braid all the way down to the neck and secure with an elastic hairband.
- Add more Texture Paste before creating an infinity braid with the loose hair from the ponytail and secure with another elastic hairband.
- Lock in style for this Superhero "I Mean Business" Braid with Control Hairspray, your ultimate holding spray for intense action. .
CAT COSTUME HAIRSTYLE

Whether you're dressing up as Catwoman or throwing together a last-minute sexy cat costume, this Halloween hairstyle is perfect for you.
- Start with applying Quick Blowout for added all-over volume. Blow out hair for a voluminous blowout.
- Create a middle part to split the sections of hair down the center and wrap both sections separately into two high buns (these will be your "cat ears" if you don't have actual ears).
- With a curling iron, curl hair in small 1″ sections. The smaller the section, the tighter the curl, and the tighter the curl, the bigger the hair! On the ends, use your fingers to separate the curls and loosen it all up.
- Flip hair over and shake the curls out until the sectioned curls are no longer visible, creating a wild, voluminous mane.
- Backcomb/tease the under layers of hair creating maximum volume.
- Use Brushable Hairspray for hold and Deep Clean Dry Shampoo for big, sexy hair that screams feline allure.
UNICORN HAIR: MAGICAL AND MYTHICAL

Whether you're going all out with rainbow hair or using your current shade, this unicorn-ready Halloween hairstyle is sure to impress.
- Create a triangle section all the way back to the crown, secure with elastic. Leave out front 2 sections from the ear forward. Take the rest of the hair in the back and secure with elastic creating a high ponytail.
- Backcomb the top ponytail heavily and wrap around clockwise to create your unicorn horn shape and secure with a bobby pin.
- Push back the side sections and work in Texture Paste for control.
- Brush back the 2 side sections and wrap around the base of the second ponytail, secure with bobby pins.
- Lock in style with Control Hairspray, ensuring your horn stays magical all night. For true unicorn vibes, consider a temporary Halloween hair color in pastels or glitter sprays!
EASY AND QUICK HALLOWEEN HAIRSTYLES
Sometimes, Halloween sneaks up on you, or you just prefer a less complicated approach. This topic discusses simple and fast-to-create Halloween hairstyles suitable for last-minute preparations, emphasizing practicality and ease of execution.
SPEEDY GHOST BUNS
For an incredibly easy Halloween hair idea, try a messy bun with a spooky twist. Create one or two loose buns high on your head (these can easily double as ghost buns!). Once secured, gently pull out a few strands around your face for a softer look. To add instant Halloween flair, secure a plastic spider or a few spider web Halloween hair clips around the bun. A spritz of Brushable Hairspray will keep your impromptu style in place.
WICKED BRAIDED DETAILS
Even a simple style can be made spooky with braiding. Incorporate small braids into your everyday look. For example, part your hair down the middle and create two small French or Dutch braids on either side of your part, securing them with clear elastics or spooky Halloween hair clips. This instantly creates a more intricate look, perfect for a witch or devil costume. For added grip while braiding, use a small amount of Pliable Paste.
PLAYFUL PIGTAILS
Pigtails are inherently fun and versatile for Halloween. You can go classic and sweet, or elevate them with accessories. For a quick devil or vampire look, create high pigtails and add temporary red hair Halloween costumes streaks with hair chalk. Or, for a more ethereal ghost, make loose pigtails and gently pull out sections to create a wispy, undone feel, finishing with Invisible Dry Shampoo for airy volume.
EFFORTLESS UPDOS WITH FLAIR
A chic updo doesn't have to be complicated. Gather your hair into a high ponytail, then twist it into a simple bun and secure with bobby pins. For a quick Halloween touch, tie a spooky bandana or a piece of orange and black ribbon around the base of the bun. If you want a slightly more structured updo, spray Control Hairspray before gathering your hair to give it a bit of hold and flyaway control. These easy Halloween hairstyles prove you don't need to be a pro to look amazing on October 31st!
LOOKING FOR MORE HALLOWEEN DECADE-INSPIRED HAIRSTYLES AND COSTUMES?
Checkout out what our friends over at Hair.com along with Redken Artist Jackie Litscher have brewed up. From this Halloween Hippie with braided flower crown hair to their very own Disco Dancing Queen with a step-by-step on creating voluminous ringlets, they keep the decade looks coming. This is a great resource if you're looking for more Halloween hair ideas from the past!







