Our Fave Halloween Updos to Pair with Your Costume
We understand that when it comes to Halloween updos, you probably don’t want it to be overcomplicated, especially since your plans might be smaller and less seriously spooky than usual. Even though it’s a fun part of the costume, you don’t need it to take the longest to create. Keep your hairstyles simple and rely on the texture to do most of the talking. If it’s a sleek look you’re going for then make sure you use a gel or hairspray to keep everything smooth and clean. If it’s a messy and chaotic look you’re trying to achieve, then go all out and play up your texture with hairspray and a texturizing spray for ease when teasing and creating volume.
1. Gothic Messy Bun
A messy bun is the perfect style for a gothic costume. Adding texture and chaos to your Halloween updo is crucial to making it scarier. If you want your style to be optimally messy, create a high ponytail and then create the messy bun with bobby pins instead of another elastic. Pull out some front strands to frame your face and add some texture spray. Nexxus Between Washes Air Lift Dry Texture Finishing Spray is perfect for adding that messy/carefree look without making your strands sticky.
2. Ribbon Accents
We love how a simple ribbon accessory can take your Halloween updo to the next level by adding a pop of color and some texture.
3. Add Some Color
Take your Halloween updo to the next level by adding a semi-permanent hair dye to the mix. Focus a color that matches your costume on some face-framing strands or go crazy with multiple colors for a super creepy and fun look.
4. Voluminous Braids
These voluminous braids add drama and they serve as the perfect style to add a headdress or other accessories. Achieve extreme volume at the top of the style by teasing your hair and setting it with a hairspray. We highly recommend Bed Head by TIGI Headrush Shine Hairspray. Once you’ve teased to your liking, add in your braids!
5. Animal Ear Buns
Using different-sized and shaped buns are perfect for creating the illusion of ears for an animal costume! This will help you save some $ and avoid purchasing or creating an animal ear headband of some sort. To make this look as “believable” as possible, make sure your style is extra sleek by creating your updo with a hair gel. TRESemmé TRES Two Mega Firm Control Gel is a cult-classic and perfect for giving you the sleekest look possible. Comb this gel through your strands to give yourself the smoothest and shiniest finish possible.
6. Nurse Updo
If you’re dressing up as any type of nurse, be it spooky or legit, go for a fun vintage rolled and pinned updo. This style is classic and you can either eep it clean and professional or pull out some strands to make a more chaotic and haunted style.
7. Glitzy Cheerleader
Bling and crystals have been a huge part of the more teeny-bopper inspired Halloween costumes, and we are obsessed! If you’re going for that dreamy and colorful style, why not create a fun twist half updo and place some bejeweled clips in between each twist. This look is so fun and great to spice up any look.
