Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative with your child’s hair! Whether she’s dressing up for school, a party, or a night of trick-or-treating, these hairstyles are quick, fun, and absolutely adorable.
Spider Bun:
Start with a high bun in the center of her head. Secure it tightly and slide in black pipe cleaners to form eight spider legs — four on each side. Add googly eyes or small black pom-poms on the bun to complete the “spider” look. It’s spooky, simple, and guaranteed to get compliments.
Pumpkin Pigtails:
Divide the hair into two high pigtails and twist each into a round bun. Spray them orange using temporary hair color, then tie green ribbons or pipe cleaners around the base to resemble pumpkin vines. The result? Two cute, bouncy pumpkins that perfectly match the Halloween vibe.
Unicorn Braid:
For a touch of fantasy, create a single French braid down the back or a side braid. Weave in colorful hair extensions or use washable chalk for bright streaks. Finish the look with a paper or felt horn headband now your little one’s ready to sparkle like a Halloween unicorn.
Witchy Waves:
Curl or crimp the hair for a wild, wavy texture. Add purple or green streaks using temporary hair spray or chalk. Top it off with a mini witch hat clip or black bow. It’s playful, mysterious, and pairs perfectly with a witch or sorceress costume.
Bat Wings Bun:
Make two side buns on either side of the head. Cut out small black bat wings from craft foam or felt, and attach them behind each bun using bobby pins. The wings “flap” slightly when she moves a fun detail that kids love.
Candy Corn Layers:
Section the hair into three horizontal layers. Spray the bottom third yellow, the middle orange, and leave the top white or blonde. The candy-corn-inspired colors instantly stand out, and you can add a bow for a sweet finishing touch.
Skeleton Braid:
A tight French braid gives this style structure, while streaks of white or silver hair chalk create a bone-like effect. It’s subtle yet striking perfect for skeleton, ghost, or gothic princess costumes.
Fairy Twists:
For a softer, magical look, twist small sections of hair and pin them randomly. Apply a touch of glitter gel or shimmer spray and add tiny flowers or star clips. This style sparkles beautifully under evening lights and pairs well with fairy or angel costumes.
Mummy Wrap:
Lightly wrap thin strips of gauze or white ribbon around her hair, leaving bits of it peeking through for a messy, “just unwrapped” mummy look. Keep it loose so it’s comfortable, and secure the ends with bobby pins. It’s delightfully creepy without any real effort.
Classic Cat Ears:
Pull the hair into two high, tight top knots positioned slightly to the sides of the head to resemble cat ears. Smooth the rest of the hair and add a little black eyeliner nose and whiskers to complete the classic Halloween cat look.
These simple hairstyles don’t just make your little girl look the part — they spark creativity, confidence, and laughter along the way. Each look is easy enough to create at home and adds that extra bit of magic to her Halloween costume. At Think Wittsy, we believe in celebrating imagination through hands-on fun because every twist, braid, and sparkle is a chance to learn, play, and express creativity.
