Come October, every parent starts looking for easy Halloween costume ideas for their kids. One of the most inexpensive ways to add a finishing touch to your child’s costume is to do something with their hair. Some of the Halloween hairstyles out there can even double as costumes. With all of the epic Halloween hairstyles out there, why pop for an expensive store bought getup? Some schools don’t allow kids to wear costumes, so a fun hair look is an easy way to get into the Halloween spirit.
From a donut-inspired updo to a braided Medusa look, here are some spooky Halloween hairstyles for a frightfully fun night.
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10 Easy Halloween Hairstyles
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Bride of Frankenstein
Watch this YouTube tutorial to learn how to easily recreate the Bride of Frankenstein hairstyle. The secret: the bottom of a soda bottle.
Source: Iris on YouTube
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Medusa
There will be a time when your sweet girl wants to hang up the princess costume and let her creepy side come out. Here’s an easy up-do that will have everyone slithering away from her. (Exactly what your little Medusa is hoping for.)
Source: The Joy Of Fashion
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Kitty Cat Hair
Looking for a last-minute costume idea? There’s no need for the store-bought kitty cat ears,- you can make some using your kid's own hair and some pipe cleaners. Best part is that it takes less than 10 minutes.
Source: Cute Girl Hair Styles
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Spooky Spider Web Hair
Even boys want to get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky hairstyle. Here’s an eerie and funky look that uses store bought cobwebs and a plastic spider to give that creepy-vibe he is craving.
Source: Sweet Sugar Blossoms
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Easy Spider Braid
A Halloween hairstyle on a budget! Jazz up any old French braid with some Halloween plastic spider rings and skulls from the Dollar Store.
Source: Love More Live Blessed
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Octopus Bun
This under-the-sea hairstyle can work double duty for Halloween AND crazy hair day at camp or school. Use some pipe cleaners, googly eyes and a pom pom to create this super cute octopus out of a simple bun.
Source: Once Creative Mommy
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Pumpkin Bun
Don't have hours of extra time to spend on costumes? Put your daughter's hair in a bun, spray paint it orange and use a green ribbon for the stem.
Source: Infarrantly Creative
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Creepy Crawly Spiders
Hot glue some cute (and cheap) plastic spiders to bobby pins and stick them in your child’s long flowing locks for a creepy effect.
Source: Delia Creates
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Silly Spider Bun
Get into the Halloween spirit with this adorable hairstyle that transforms a bun into a spooky spider with black pipe cleaners, a pom pom and googly eyes.
Source: Simple as That
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Donut Mess with this Bun
Who doesn't love donuts? Here is an easy-peasy hairstyle that can be a costume all on its own.
Source: Make It Love It
