27 Adorable Halloween Hairstyles for Kids to Try

Halloween is the cutest excuse for creative hair. Pumpkins, spiders, ghosts, all in hairstyles kids love. Here are 27 adorable Halloween hairstyles for kids to try. If you like this style, you may also enjoy our toddler boy haircuts.

Pumpkin Twist Pigtails

Split the hair into two high pigtails and mist each with orange temporary color spray, then twist every section into chunky rope twists that puff outward like round little pumpkins. Coil the ends underneath, pin them flat, and tie a small green ribbon stem at the base of each twist so the pumpkin shape reads instantly. This suits school-age girls who want something festive but still easy enough for a busy Halloween morning. Keep the twists a little loose so they look plump and round, and finish with light-hold hairspray so everything survives hours of trick-or-treating. For more inspiration, take a look at our curly haircuts for boys.

Spiderweb Crown Braid

Part the hair down the middle and French braid across the crown from ear to ear, pulling the outer loops wide after each stitch so the braid fans out like a spiderweb. Tuck a small plastic spider into the finished braid for the full Halloween look. This suits kids with medium to long hair who love a dramatic costume detail without anything scary. Stretch the loops evenly on both sides so the web looks symmetrical, and smooth the top with a little pomade so flyaways don’t hide the pattern. You may also like our braided hairstyles for more ideas in this style.

Cute Spider Ponytail

Gather the hair into a smooth, high ponytail and wrap a strand of hair around the elastic to hide it. Crisscross two thin pieces of black yarn up the length of the ponytail like spider legs, then clip a fuzzy toy spider right at the base so it looks like it is crawling down the pony. This suits kids of any hair length and makes a great last-minute costume when there is no time for braids. Keep the ponytail tight at the base so it stays perky, and curl the ends slightly so the whole style looks bouncy.

Witchy Bubble Ponytail

Pull the hair into a sleek high ponytail and slide small clear elastics down its length every few inches, then gently tug each section sideways so it puffs into round bubbles. Weave a strip of sheer purple or black ribbon through the bubbles, letting the ends flutter loose. The bubbled shape feels witchy in the best way and photographs beautifully. This suits kids with long hair who want something fun but wearable past Halloween night. Tease each bubble just a touch before you fluff it for extra volume, and mist with flexible hairspray so the bubbles keep their round shape.

Ghostly Half-Up Hairstyle

Gather the top half of the hair into a soft half-up ponytail and curl the loose ends into gentle waves. Drape a wispy white hair scarf loosely around the base of the ponytail so it flows down like a little ghost, and add a subtle shimmer spray for an otherworldly glow. The look is sweet and spooky rather than frightening. This suits kids of all ages, especially younger ones who prefer cute over creepy. Brush the top smooth before pinning, and keep the curls loose so the whole style feels floaty and light.

Bat Wing Braided Pigtails

Braid two tight pigtail braids and, as you stitch each one, angle the braid outward and pull the edges wide and flat so each braid fans out like a bat wing. Pull the loops much wider than a normal braid so the wing shape really reads. Clip on tiny bat wing hair clips at the top of each pigtail to finish the illusion. This suits kids with medium-length hair who want a cool Halloween style without temporary color. Braid over styling cream for grip, and pin the wings at the widest point so they hold all evening.

Candy Corn Colorful Braids

Divide the hair into three or four braids and spray each one a different candy corn shade: orange on one, yellow on another, and white tips or a white braid in the middle. A strand of white ribbon woven through one braid completes the candy corn look. The result is bright, playful, and unmistakably Halloween. This suits kids whose parents are fine with temporary color spray, and it works on any braided texture. Spray color in light layers on dry hair for the boldest payoff, and bring dark wipes since some sprays transfer.

Black Cat Ears Bun

Twist the hair into two small, round buns sitting on top of the head like cat ears, secured with crossed bobby pins underneath for a strong hold. Add a black cat-ears headband behind the buns for extra definition, and draw on whiskers with face paint to complete the kitty. It is simple and adorable, and doubles as a full costume. This suits kids of any hair length as long as the buns can sit high. Keep the buns tight and smooth so the ear shape stays sharp, and add a black bow at the back for a sweet touch.

Playful Monster Hair

Skip the brush entirely and backcomb sections all over the head to build wild, gravity-defying volume, then secure everything into a high, chaotic ponytail or leave it free like a monster mane. Mist with green or purple color spray and stick on googly eyes or monster horns for maximum silliness. This suits short to medium hair and kids who love a goofy, laugh-out-loud costume. Work the teasing close to the roots for the biggest lift, and smooth only the very top layer lightly so the wild texture shows through.

Unicorn Halloween Braided Mane

Braid several loose braids through the hair and weave in strips of pastel ribbon or colorful clip-in extensions in pink, blue, and purple. Pile the braids into a high ponytail so they cascade like a unicorn mane, with a sparkly horn headband on top. The colorful braids look magical in photos. This suits kids with long hair who want a fantasy costume that is more pretty than spooky. Prep with leave-in conditioner so the braids slide smoothly, keep the braids loose and chunky for that full mane effect, and add glitter spray for extra magic.

Vampire Side Braid

Sweep the hair to one side and work a smooth, sleek side braid that sits over the shoulder. Keep it polished and glossy rather than messy, and thread a thin strand of deep red ribbon through the braid to hint at the vampire theme. A dark cape or collar finishes the costume. This suits kids with medium-length hair who want something elegant rather than silly, and it works on straight or wavy textures. Smooth with serum before braiding for vampire shine, keep the braid snug so it reads refined, and tuck the end under with a pin.

Mummy Wrapped Ponytail

Pull the hair into a high ponytail and wrap strips of white gauze or crepe ribbon down the ponytail in a crisscross pattern, tucking the ends in. Leave small gaps so bits of hair peek through like a real mummy. The effect is creative and unmistakable. This suits kids with long hair and works as a last-minute style since it needs no heat or braiding skill. Wrap firmly but not too tight for comfort, secure the ends with tape, and add white face paint for the full mummy look.

Frankenstein Stitch Braid

Braid a single thick braid down the back and, once finished, stitch black yarn through the braid in a zigzag pattern like Frankenstein’s stitches. Pull the yarn just taut enough to sit visible on top of the braid. Pin two small foil bolts at the sides of the head. This suits kids with medium-length hair who love a clever, funny costume detail. Braid firmly so the braid is a smooth canvas for the stitching, keep the zigzags even in size, and finish with a green-tinted spray if you want the full monster vibe.

Skeleton Bone Braids

Work several thin braids through the hair and weave in white ribbon or clip-in white extensions so the braids look pale like bones. Thread a few tiny skeleton charms or white beads onto the braids for detail. The white-on-dark contrast makes the bone look pop, especially on darker hair. This suits kids whose hair takes braids well and who want a cool, slightly spooky style that is still totally cute. Keep the braids thin and even for the best bone effect, smooth flyaways with a little gel, and add a skeleton costume to tie everything together.

Autumn Leaf Half-Up Twist

Gather the top half of the hair into a loose twist at the back of the head and pin it, then tuck small silk autumn leaves into the twist so they peek out like a harvest crown. Curl the rest softly and scatter a couple more leaves through the lengths. The look is seasonal and sweet, perfect for fall festivals as well as Halloween. This suits kids of all hair types and lengths. Choose leaves with wire stems so they stay put, keep the twist soft rather than tight, and mist with hairspray to hold everything.

Halloween Ribbon Waterfall Braid

Start a waterfall braid across one side of the head, letting strands drop through as you go, and weave a strip of black and orange ribbon into the braid alongside the hair. The ribbon shows through the dropped strands like little Halloween flags. It is a pretty, detailed style that still feels wearable. This suits kids with long hair since the waterfall effect needs length to really show. Keep the tension even so the dropped strands fall cleanly, pin the braid end behind the ear, and add a small bow for a polished finish.

Pumpkin Bun

Gather the hair into a high bun and shape it as round as possible, then press shallow grooves around it with bobby pins like the ridges of a pumpkin. Mist the bun with orange temporary color spray and tuck a small green ribbon or a little felt stem at the top. The result is an adorable pumpkin sitting right on the head. This suits kids with medium to long hair and makes a simple, comfortable costume. Pack the bun smooth and firm, add the grooves before the color spray so they show, and secure with plenty of pins.

Ghost Bubble Pigtails

Split the hair into two high pigtails and slide clear elastics down each one to create stacked bubbles, fluffing every section into a soft white puff with white color spray or hair chalk. Add ghost face stickers or tiny paper faces pinned to a few bubbles. The ghostly puffs bounce when they walk. This suits kids with long hair who want a cute-not-creepy Halloween look. Fluff each bubble gently with your fingers rather than a brush, keep the elastics spaced evenly so the bubbles match, and finish with flexible hairspray.

Spiderweb Space Buns

Twist the hair into two high space buns and, once they are secure, use white washable paint to draw a little spiderweb across the front of each bun. Clip a tiny plastic spider onto one web. The space buns are trendy on their own, and the webs make them Halloween-perfect. This suits kids of all hair types and is quick enough for a school-day costume. Make the buns firm and round so the webs show well, keep the lines thin and delicate, and carry a wet wipe for touch-ups.

Black-and-Orange Dutch Braids

Braid two neat Dutch braids and spray alternate sections with orange temporary color on top of a black base, or weave black and orange ribbons through the braids for the same bold effect. The Halloween color combo looks striking and festive. This suits kids whose hair braids easily and who want a sporty, all-day style that holds up through school parties. Braid with firm, even tension so the braids stay crisp for hours, smooth the top with edge gel for a clean finish, and add orange bows at the ends for extra cheer.

Cute Bat Half-Up Bow

Gather the top half of the hair into a half-up style and shape a section of hair into a little bow right at the crown, pinning it flat so it reads like a bat with its wings spread. The bow-as-bat trick is clever and adorable. Curl the loose hair underneath for softness. This suits kids with medium-length hair who want something cute and simple that still feels Halloweeny. Form the bow loops evenly and pin the center tight, smooth with pomade for shine, and add tiny bat clips to sell the theme.

Curly Pumpkin Sprinkle Style

Work with the hair’s natural curls by scrunching in curl cream, then mist the top layers lightly with orange color spray so the curls look dusted with pumpkin color. Add a few tiny pumpkin picks or orange glitter clips through the curls. The bouncy curls do most of the work. This suits kids with naturally curly hair who want a low-effort style that celebrates their texture. Avoid brushing the curls out so they stay defined, refresh the curls with a little water and cream before styling, and keep the spray light so curls stay soft and touchable.

Candy-Colored Ponytail Sections

Pull the hair into a high ponytail and divide it into three or four sections, wrapping each section with a different bright temporary color spray like pink, purple, green, or orange. Tie a small elastic at the end of each section so the colors read as distinct candy stripes. It is bold, fun, and very Halloween. This suits kids with long hair whose parents are okay with temporary color, and it photographs wonderfully. Spray on dry hair for the brightest payoff, protect shoulders with a towel while spraying, and wash out with clarifying shampoo that night.

Witch Hat Top Knot

Twist the hair into a high top knot and perch a mini witch hat on top, pinning it through the hat’s brim into the knot. Let a few curled tendrils fall around the face for softness. The tiny hat does all the costume work, so the hair just needs to look neat. This suits kids of any hair length as long as the knot can anchor the hat. Make the knot firm and compact so the hat sits steady, cross the pins for grip, and add a striped ribbon bow at the base for a finishing touch.

Halloween Ribbon Fishtail Braid

Work a fishtail braid down one side and feed thin strips of black and orange ribbon through as you braid so the ribbons zigzag along with the hair. The fishtail’s woven texture shows off the ribbons beautifully. Tie the end with a black bow. This suits kids with long hair who can sit still for a slightly fiddly braid, and the result looks impressively detailed. Keep the fishtail pieces small for the prettiest weave, pull the braid gently wider once finished for fullness, and smooth the top with serum so the start looks polished.

Little Ghost Pigtail Buns

Split the hair into two pigtails and twist each into a small round bun, then mist the buns with white temporary color spray and stick on tiny black paper eyes so each bun becomes a little ghost face. The round white buns with faces are impossibly cute. This suits kids with medium-length hair and works for anyone who prefers adorable over spooky. Make the buns smooth and round before adding the faces, use sticker eyes or paper so nothing irritates the skin, and pin the buns securely since round buns like to wobble.

Halloween Color Ribbon Crown

Weave strips of orange, purple, and black ribbon through a loose crown braid around the head, letting the ribbon ends hang loose at the back like little streamers. The ribbon crown looks festive and royal at once, and it moves beautifully when they run around. This suits kids with long hair and makes a lovely style for Halloween parties or fall photos. Keep the braid loose and chunky so the ribbons show through, tuck the ribbon ends in securely at the start so they don’t slip out, and finish with a light mist of hairspray.

Halloween hair is pure joy. These 27 styles prove spooky can be adorable. Pick a favorite and have fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these styles safe for kids?

Yes. They use gentle ties, temporary color, and accessories. No harsh chemicals needed.

How long do these styles take?

Most take 10 to 20 minutes. Braids and crowns take a bit longer.

Will temporary color wash out?

Yes. Color sprays and chalks wash out in one shampoo. Perfect for one night.

Can these work on short hair?

Many can. Ponytails, buns, and accessories adapt to shorter lengths.

What accessories do I need?

Ribbons, elastics, temporary color spray, and small Halloween clips. Nothing fancy.

How do I keep styles in place?

Bobby pins, gentle hairspray, and secure elastics. Comfort first for kids.

Conclusion

Halloween is for fun. These 27 adorable styles make the night magical.

Try a favorite, add some candy colors, and let your little one shine. Happy Halloween.