Expert Hair Styling Tips For Halloween
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The spooky season is looming and what better excuse for a fancy dress party?
Many of us have our costumes picked and accessories prepped, so now it’s time we look at the finishing touches to create the perfect Halloween look.
Professional hairdresser and brand executive Nicola Wilcox from Capital Hair and Beauty has revealed her top Halloween hair tips for popular costumes such as vampires, witches, zombies and the infamous Harley Quinn look.
Vampires
Nicola says, “for a vampire look, aim for sleek, glossy hair with a touch of elegance. A slicked-back style works well, either with long, straight hair or a neat, low bun. You can use a shine spray or hair gel to create that sharp, polished look.
“Add a blood-red ribbon or gothic hairpiece for a dramatic finishing touch.”
Product Recommendations:
- Shine Spray: TIGI Bed Head Headrush adds high shine and keeps hair looking sleek.
- Hair Gel: A.S.P Mode Tough Stuff Hair Gel will help you achieve that slicked-back effect with maximum hold.
- Hair Straightener: Smooth out frizz and create sleek straight locks with a hair straightener like the Head Jog Futaria Straightener for extra vampire elegance.
Witches
“For the perfect witchy look, think tousled, windswept waves or sleek, long locks with added volume at the roots. You can add texture by using a curling wand to create loose, messy waves and finish with a texturizing spray to give it a slightly undone, magical feel.
“Add a wide-brimmed witch hat and black or purple hair clips to complete the look.”
Product Recommendations:
- Curling Wand: Use a wand like the BaByliss PRO Ceramic Dail-a-Heat Tongs 38mm, great for creating those loose, voluminous waves.
- Texturizing Spray: Try the Schwarzkopf OSiS+Dry Craft Texture Spray for a matte, grungy effect.
- Hair Wax: For extra hold and control, Schwarzkopf Osis+ Flexwax will keep your style in place all night.
Harley Quinn
“Harley Quinn’s iconic pigtails are a playful and edgy look that’s perfect for Halloween. Start by parting the hair down the middle and securing high pigtails on each side. You can straighten the hair for a sleek look or add loose waves for texture. To achieve her signature colourful ends, use Crazy Color Hair Colour Pastel Sprays in Bubblegum (blue) and Marshmallow (pink) for a bold, temporary pop of colour. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray to keep your style intact through all the Halloween fun.
“Complete Harley’s look by tying red and blue ribbons around the base of each pigtail.”
Product Recommendations:
- Temporary Hair Color: Crazy Color Hair Colour Pastel Spray 250ml – Bubblegum and Marshmallow for Harley’s signature blue and pink tips.
- Straightener: Use a ghd Platinum+ Styler to achieve sleek pigtails or loose waves for a textured effect.
- Hairspray: TIGI Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray will keep the pigtails in place all night long.
Zombies
“For a zombie look, go for messy, tangled hair with a greasy, dirtied effect. Use a texturizing or sea salt spray to give your hair that grimy, unkempt look, and backcomb at the roots to add volume and chaos.
“Add leaves, twigs, or tattered hair ribbons to your look for extra authenticity.”
Product Recommendations:
- Sea Salt Spray: IQ Intelligent Haircare Sea Salt Spray adds perfect texture for that ‘undead’ look.
- Dry Shampoo: TIGI Bed Head Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo can help give the hair a matte, gritty appearance.
- Backcombing Brush: Create height and texture with a good teasing brush.
