The best part of Halloween isn’t spooky movies, silly decorations, or even sweet treats – it’s completing your costume with the perfect hairstyle. Whether you’re going for creepy or funny, sexy or subtle, strategic hair styling can level up any Halloween look.
Ready to bring this year’s Halloween costume over the finish line with a creative hairstyle? With Neuma on your side, it’s easy to achieve your dream Halloween hairstyle without sacrificing your clean beauty commitments! Because, let’s be honest. Our clean beauty is so good it’s SCARY!
We’ve paired our favorite Neuma styling products with trendy Halloween hairstyles, so keep reading to get inspired for your next costume party, AND don’t miss out on our current Halloween sale - 31% OFF ALL Liters with code “SPOOKY31” through 10/31/24!
Halloween Hair Inspo: Style Ideas for Neuma’s Top Stylers
Neu Styling Mousse
Although mousse isn’t the easiest product to get the hang of, mastering it can unlock an impressive range of hairstyles. And unlike the sticky stuff your mom might have used in the 80s, the Neu Styling Mousse adds lasting support, body, bounce, and control without weighing things down!
This time of year, we love using the Neu Styling Mousse for voluminous looks like Mermaid Waves. Apply it on damp hair and blow dry, tousling your locks with your fingers as you go. After curling with a wand, the mousse will keep things lifted, curly, and shiny all night long.
You can also use the Neu Styling Mousse on shorter hair to achieve hairstyles like the Flapper Bob. Work a decent amount of product through damp hair, focusing on the roots for volume and spreading it evenly down to the tips. Brush everything using a wide-tooth comb, then use your fingers to dive your hair into smaller sections, forming each into an ‘S’ shape. Once everything looks flapper-like, you can air dry it or use a diffuser on a low heat setting.
Neu Styling Clay and Neu Styling Fiber
You’re already familiar with braid trends like the High Pony Braid. Looking for a creative way to jazz up your go-to braids?
With the Neu Styling Clay or Neu Styling Fiber, it’s easy to make your braids extra shiny, sleek, and eye-grabbing! Before the braiding stage, simply work a few dabs of the Clay or Fiber through damp hair (if you’re starting with dry hair, spritz it with a few sprays of water).
This quick and easy step helps with hold, texture, and shine. For a more matte finish with touchability, like tousled Viking Braids, go with the Neu Styling Clay. For a shinier finish and extra control, like silky smooth Wednesday Adam Braids, go for the Neu Styling Fiber.
Neu Styling Texturizer
Any Baby Spices or Harley Quinns in the house? The Neu Styling Texturizer is our favorite product for playful, eye-popping pigtails. This flexible shaping creme adds texture, definition, and long-lasting support – the perfect ingredients for this iconic hairstyle!
You can use the Neu Styling Texturizer on either dry or damp hair, depending on the level of hold and texture you want. For a more defined look, starting with slightly damp hair can help the product set better.
First, apply a small amount from mid-lengths to ends. Then, tie each section of hair at your desired height and gently pull your hair above the elastics to loosen the pigtails a little and add volume. Next, use a fine-tooth comb to lightly tease the hair in the pigtails. After teasing, use your fingers to work the texturizer into the pigtails further, adding more separation and definition to the strands.
Finish by wrapping a small piece of hair around the elastics, and voila! You’re now ready to show off your bouncy pigtails.
Neu Volume Styling Spray
Going for a bit of old Hollywood glam? From a Marilyn Monroe Bombshell Blowout to a Brigitte Bardot Bouffant, the Neu Volume Styling Spray is perfect for vintage looks.
To make the most of these hairstyles, it’s important to focus on hair prep. So, after a gentle towel dry, spray the Neu Volume Styling Spray liberally, focusing on the roots. Then, as you blow dry, carefully dry your hair section by section, ideally with a round bristle brush.
After your hair cools, don’t hold back from using as many Velcro rollers as you can fit! If your hair still isn’t voluminous enough after curling, backcomb your hair in sections until you achieve the height and bounce of your favorite old Hollywood icon.
Neu Styling Flexible Hairspray
When it comes to creative, costume-ready hairstyles, what can’t our Neu Styling Flexible Hairspray achieve? Let’s run through some of our favorite possibilities!
Space Buns, Leia Buns, and Bubble Ponies: any hairstyle with bubbles or buns warrants lots and lots of teasing. So, before twisting and pinning everything back, take small sections of hair, hold them straight up one at a time, and back-comb the hair straight down in short strokes. While still holding up the piece, lightly mist it with hairspray to lock in the volume.
Cat Ear Buns or Devil Horn Buns: Using the same teasing technique and with even more hairspray, you can even shape your buns into creative props! Cat ears are simple – just place the buns on top of your head and tie them extra tightly into a defined shape. Devil horns might require wrapping your hair around horn-shaped pieces of cardboard, but extra hairspray should hold them in place!
Chaotic Crimps and Curls for Clowns, Zombies, Rock Stars, and More: If your costume requires wild, edgy hair, teasing with hairspray can also help you lean into the messy (yet controlled) vibe. Use the same teasing process, but don’t pull anything back into a polished pony or bun! Once your whole head is teased, you can level up by the chaos by using your hands to twist and scrunch different sections of your hair. If that still isn’t messy enough, add some extra hairspray at the ends for a frayed, uneven texture.
Neu Styling Smoothing Creme
For sultry costumes that need silky smooth hair – like a Vampires, Cher, or Cleopatra – you’ll love the results of the Neu Styling Smoothing Crème. The best part of this fan-favorite styler? It’s insanely simple to use!
Just apply it on damp hair from mid-lengths to ends, then blow dry and straighten as usual. It seals and smooths the cuticle to reduce frizz, flyaways, and static, making it ideal for polished, picture-perfect locks.
If you’re in the mood for even more shine, add a few sprays of the Neu Moisture Argan Oil to either damp or dry hair. The non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, offering an instant boost of luster and control!
We always love seeing your Neuma-powered hairstyles, but this time, we especially want to see them! To show off your favorite costumes and spooky season looks, tag us on Instagram (@neumabeauty) and TikTok (@neumabeauty). Happy Halloween everyone, and see you there!