Gone are the days when doing your kid's hair for Halloween meant picking up a dollar store wig or spraying a few streaks of temporary neon dye. Cute and creepy seasonally-inspired hairstyles are all the rage this fall, taking over social media — not to mention Halloween parties and parades everywhere!
The best part? There's no need to wait for the 31st to try these looks out; lots of them are low-key enough to wear on the average school day. After all, Halloween comes but once a year … why not make it last?
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Whole Lotta Legs
Is there anything pipe cleaners can't do? (Especially striped Halloween-y ones??) There's some pretty fancy braidwork going on here, but less adept moms can still approximate the same effect with a regular bun.
All Eyes on You
More fun with buns and pipe cleaners — and this time, a plastic eyeball. The bloodshot look has never been so adorable!
Along Came Some Spiders
You know those plastic spiders you get in the bottom of every goodie bag from every Halloween party? Here's a great way to put them to good use at last!
Oh, What a Web
Okay, so this one might take a fair amount of skills to recreate — but it's a showstopper if you can pull it off! Thank goodness for tutorials.
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Ghoulish Grin
Why should kids with long hair have all the fun? A little temporary hair dye and a steady hand are all it takes to make a buzz cut say "Boo!"
All Wrapped Up
Never before has a ponytail been so petrifying! This one definitely requires some seriously long hair (although the same effect could be achieved with hair extensions — in fact, it might be easier that way!).
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The Great Pumpkin(s)
This might be the most ingeniuous use of temporary spray-on hair color we've ever seen! The shiny green ribbons are a nice (and easy!) touch, too.
The Cat's Meow
Googly eyes for the win! This clever cat 'do is a costume in itself — but it would also make a fantastically furry addition to any full body feline disguise.
Glorious Gourds
If you're a crafty type who knows how to make magic with ribbons and yarn (and yes, pipecleaners), you too can create a pumpkin patch on your kid's head!
Monster Mop
Perfect for last-minute and/or lazy types, all you need for this spooky style are some stick-on eyes and a messy top-knot.
Put a Bow on It
This colorful updo is subtle enough to work as a season hairstyle any day in October — no need to wait until the 31st! Purple + Orange = HALLOWEEN!!!
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Pumpkin Head
Surprisingly elegant for a pumpkin-themed coif, this stunning wreath is worthy of a Halloween goddess!
Purrfect Pair
If you've been too intimidated thus far to try and turn your hair into cat ears, let this super simple tutorial put you at ease! (Blue hair not required, but it is pretty great.)
Purple Pumpkin Eater
Why limit yourself to just pumpkins or spiders when you can incoporate both into the most whimsical web-inspired hairstyle ever?
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Little Pumpkin
Pumpkin hair is where it's at for Halloween — and really, all autumn long!
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