Hair-Raising Halloween Hair Ideas For Kids of All Ages

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Sometimes what makes the Halloween costume is a great hairdo. Kids love coloring, gelling, and hair-spraying their 'do into something that looks different than what they wear to school each day. From glow-in-the-dark spikes to leaf-woven locks, these cool hairstyles — which could work for both mom and tot — are easier to pull off than you think. With a bit of product, some patience, and a child that's excited about funky hair, you're on your way to a hair-raising Halloween!

Spider Halloween Hair Clip

Spider Halloween Hair Clip

Look out, there's a spider in your hair! Here's a spider hair clip ($2) that adds a bit of spooky to any tot's hair. Simply slide in your child's hair and this realistic spider adornment is ready for Halloween fun.

And a Few Spikes

And a Few Spikes

Even little dudes can have fun with funky Halloween hairdos. For a colorful spike, pick up some Manic Panic Styling Gel ($11) that comes in a variety of colors — even ones that glow in the dark. Start spiking in the middle and form your tot's hair so it stands straight in the air.

Wig Hat

Wig Hat

Don't feel like trying your hand at the perfect Halloween hairdo? It's as easy as slipping on this wig hat ($14) from Etsy seller Crabapple Crochet. Comes in a variety of colors and sizes, making this crochet wig perfect for kids of all ages.

Stand Out

Stand Out

Make her braids stand out by threading lengths of 20-gauge craft wire ($14) through your tot's hair. First, cut a length of wire that measures from one end of a braid, over the top of your tot's head, and to the end of her other braid, just like you're making a big headband. Then bend the wire so it's tight against the top of your tot's head, and then slide through each braid, snipping the ends of the wire if they stick out past the hair ties. Now bend and adjust as needed to create fun standout braids.

Add Fake Flowers

Add Fake Flowers

How stunning is this Halloween hairdo? This may be a bit advanced for accomplishing with a tot, but simply weaving silk flowers in your child's hair creates a whimsical woodland creature look. And silk flowers are reasonably priced and can be found at any craft store, making this look budget-friendly. Pick ones that have bendable stems, which will make it easier to braid or secure in your child's hair.

Skull Hair Clippie

Skull Hair Clippie

Finish any Halloween hairdo with this sweet skull hair clip ($3) that will hold any loose locks in place. And these clips are nice and soft, perfect for the littlest ghouls this Halloween.

Streak It!

Streak It!

Section your tot's hair and then streak with temporary color to create a fun rocker look. Pop in a few high pigtails and your little one is ready to rock this Halloween. For great temporary color for kids, try this Color Rox Hair Chox Kit ($37) that has everything you need to create vibrant lengths of color in your child's hair.

String Head

String Head

Even the guys can get in on some Halloween hairdo fun with this string wig ($35) that fits kids of all ages. Comes in a variety of colors and is fun for boys and girls.

The Earth

The Earth

Transform your child's hair into one of the natural elements with the help of some hair dye and plastic critters. From Martha Stewart, check out the easy step-by-step directions to accomplish this look.

Braid It
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Braid It

Frozen braids are sure to be a thing this Halloween with little Annas and Elsa's showing off their 'dos. From braids to ribbons, this updo from Ela's coronation scene is every Anna fan's dream!

Elsa's Long Braid
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Elsa's Long Braid

Mini Elsa's can achieve her signature look with this easy-to-recreate long, messy braid.