3 Spooktacular Hairstyles to try this Halloween

October 1, 2023



Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to get your little ghouls and ghosts ready for some spooky fun! One of the most exciting parts of Halloween is dressing up, and that includes not just costumes but also creative hairstyles. If you're looking for some hair-inspiration for your kids this Halloween, we've got you covered with three hair-raising ideas:


1. Boo Buns:
Boo Buns are a charming and simple way to add a touch of Halloween magic to your child's hairstyle. Here's how to create this ghostly look:
Materials:
  • Hair elastics
  • Tulle or white ribbon
  • Googly eyes
  • Hairbrush
Instructions:
  1. Start by brushing your child's hair to remove any tangles.
  1. Create two messy buns on each side of the head. Secure them with hair elastics.
  2. Take some tulle or white ribbon and wrap it around each bun to create the ghostly effect.
  3. Finally, attach googly eyes to each bun to make them look like friendly Halloween ghosts.


2. Spider Bun:

The Spider Bun is a spooktacular hairstyle that's perfect for adding a creepy-crawly touch to your child's look. Here's how to weave this web:

Materials:

  • Black sock or black material
  • Pipe cleaners (black or any spooky color)
  • Googly eyes
  • Hair elastics
  • Hairbrush

Instructions:

  1. Brush your child's hair to make it smooth and tangle-free.
  2. Create a bun by rolling the black sock or material and secure it with a hair elastic.
  3. Attach pipe cleaners to the bun to create spider legs. You can bend them to give them a spooky appearance.
  4. Glue or attach googly eyes to the bun to make it look like a spider.
  5. Make sure to place the spider bun high on the head for the best effect.


3. Spider Ring Hair:

For a more subtle yet still eerie Halloween hairstyle, try the Spider Ring Hair. This style incorporates plastic spider rings and bubble braids for a creepy-cute look without the need for bobby pins:

Materials:

  • Plastic spider rings
  • Hair elastics
  • Hairbrush

Instructions:

  1. Brush your child's hair to detangle and make it smooth.
  2. Create bubble braids by securing sections of hair with hair elastics at intervals down the length of the hair.
  3. Slide plastic spider rings onto the bubble braids, letting them dangle and crawl through the hair.
  4. You can space the spider rings evenly or scatter them randomly for a playful look.

These Halloween hairstyles are sure to make your little ones the stars of the trick-or-treat neighborhood parade. Whether they choose to be friendly ghosts or creepy spiders, these hair ideas will add an extra dose of fun to their Halloween costumes. Don't forget to capture these spooky styles with some photos to cherish the memories for years to come!