8 Easy Halloween Hairstyle Ideas Using Hair Extensions

Looking for hairstyle ideas for Halloween that look dramatic but don't take all night? You're in the right place. We've picked 8 easy looks you can do at home in under 30 minutes, using clip-ins or a wrap-around ponytail. Each one works with lots of different costumes, from witches and vampires to zombies and creepy dolls. Best of all, the whole look comes out the next morning, so there's no commitment.

Easy Hairstyle Ideas for Halloween: Before You Start

Why extensions make Halloween hair easier

Most Halloween looks need something your own hair might not have - extra length, big volume or a flash of colour. Extensions give you all three instantly, with no cut and no dye. That's what makes them perfect for easy Halloween hair. Clip them in for the party, then take them out the next morning and you're back to your usual self.

Our clip-ins and ponytails are made from 100% Remy human hair, so you can curl and straighten them just like your own (except for curly clip-ins). Want a full character look instead? Have a browse of our 20 Scary Yet Simple Halloween Hairstyles.

What you'll need

Most of these easy Halloween hairstyles use the same small kit:

• Your clip-in extensions or ponytail extension
• Heat protection spray (always, before any heat)
• A curling wand or straighteners
• Hair grips and snag-free bobbles
• A dry texture spray and a firm-hold hairspray

One tip before you start: keep glitter and coloured hair sprays off your extensions. They can be hard to wash out of human hair, so if you want sparkle, save it for your face, roots or costume.

1. Witchy Long Waves

The look

Long, dark, loose waves with a middle parting. It's the classic witch hair, and it works under a pointed hat, with a velvet cape or with any dark costume at all. Of all the witch hairstyles out there, this one's the easiest.

Extensions and shade

Go for Seamless Clip-Ins at 22" or 24" for long, full ends, or Double Weft Clip-Ins if you want extra thickness. Choose Jet Black (#1) or Natural Black (#1B) from our black hair extensions.

How to do it

1. Clip in your extensions, starting at the nape.
2. Spray with heat protection, then wave your hair and extensions together with a large wand. Leave the last inch or two straight.
3. Rake through with your fingers to loosen the waves.
4. Pop your hat on last so it sits just above the top row of clips.

New to curling extensions? Read How To Curl Hair Extensions: A Complete Guide.

2. Devil Horn Buns

The look

Two high, twisted buns pinched into little horns. Think of it as a Halloween take on space buns. It's great for a devil costume or a last-minute party when you've got nothing planned.

Extensions and shade

Clip in a full-head set (Double Weft or Seamless) in your own shade to make the buns bigger and fuller. For a red devil, twist one or two Bright Red wefts from our funky coloured hair extensions into each bun.

How to do it

1. Clip in, then split all your hair into two high pigtails.
2. Twist each pigtail tightly until it starts to coil.
3. Wrap it into a bun and pinch the top into a point.
4. Secure with grips and finish with firm-hold hairspray.

3. Skeleton Bubble Ponytail

The look

A long ponytail tied into "bubbles" all the way down, so it looks like a spine. It's one of the most fun skeleton hairstyles you could attempt, and it looks brilliant with skeleton face paint.

Extensions and shade

Use a wrap-around ponytail extension for this bubble ponytail look. The 20" Classic or 24" Mega suit average to thick hair, while the 14" Mini is best for finer hair. For a bone-white finish, try the Silver/Grey (SG) ponytail.

How to do it

1. Tie your own hair into a high ponytail.
2. Wrap the ponytail extension around it and secure.
3. Add clear bobbles every few inches down the length.
4. Gently pull each section out to make the bubbles rounder.

For a full walkthrough, see How To Use Our Ponytail Extensions.

4. Sleek Vampire Hair

The look

Long, glossy, poker-straight hair with a sharp middle parting and a deep red lip. Vampire hairstyles are all about shine, so this one's simple but striking. For more dark looks, see our 9 Hairstyles For Goths To Become The Next Wednesday Addams.

Extensions and shade

Seamless Clip-Ins are full right to the ends, which keeps straight hair looking sleek. Choose Jet Black (#1) or Natural Black (#1B), or go blood-red with Plum/Cherry Red (#530) or Mahogany Red (#99J).

How to do it

1. Clip in, then spray with heat protection.
2. Straighten in small sections, from root to tip.
3. Finish with a shine spray.
4. Smooth your parting with a fine-tooth comb.

5. Bride of Frankenstein Streaks

The look

A tall, teased updo with dramatic white streaks at each temple. It's instantly recognisable and looks far harder than it is.

Extensions and shade

You only need one or two Silver/Grey (SG) clip-in wefts from a full-head set of funky coloured hair extensions, placed at the front. The Halo won't work here, as it's made for hair-down looks, not updos.

How to do it

1. Backcomb your own hair at the roots for height. Never backcomb the extensions.
2. Clip a silver weft in at each temple.
3. Sweep everything up into a high bun, leaving the streaks on show.
4. Pin securely and set with firm-hold hairspray.

6. Creepy Doll Ringlets

The look

Bouncy ringlets in two pigtails with oversized bows. Pair it with doll face paint and painted-on lashes for something properly unsettling. It's one of the easiest doll hairstyles to pull off.

Extensions and shade

Curly Clip-Ins are best for recreating doll hairstyles if you have naturally curly or textured hair. They can't be heat styled or coloured, so the curls stay just as they are (which makes this look super-easy). If your hair is straight, curl straight clip-ins with a small wand instead.

How to do it

1. Clip in, then scrunch a curl cream through.
2. Tie two low pigtails with snag-free bobbles.
3. Add a big bow to each one.

Only brush Curly Clip-Ins when they're wet and coated in conditioner, or the curls will frizz.

7. Peekaboo Colour for Last-Minute Costumes

The look

A flash of purple, red, blue or pink hidden under your top layer. It's one of our favourite Halloween hair ideas, because you don't need a full costume. Just add dark lipstick and go.

Extensions and shade

Use one or two wefts from a funky colour clip-in set in Purple, Bright Red, Blue or Pastel Pink. Not sure which suits you? Read our Colour Guide: Funky Coloured Hair Extensions. For the rest of your hair, our free colour match service will help you find your base shade.

How to do it

1. Section your hair at ear level and clip the top out of the way.
2. Clip the colour wefts in underneath.
3. Let your own hair fall over the top.
4. Curl or straighten as normal so the colour peeks through.

8. Undead Zombie Volume

The look

Big, messy, slept-in hair for a zombie or any undead costume. Of all the Halloween hair styles here, this is the one where messier really is better.

Extensions and shade

Ultra Volume Clip-Ins give you maximum thickness. They're our heaviest set, so they're best for average to thick hair. Pick any shade close to your own.

How to do it

1. Clip in, then rough-dry with lots of dry texture spray.
2. Tousle with your fingers, no brush.
3. Tease only your own roots for height. Don't backcomb the extensions.

Which Look Suits Your Hair?

Quick look-by-look guide

Here's every one of these Halloween hairstyles at a glance:

If you have fine or thin hair

Seamless Clip-Ins and the 14" Mini Ponytail are the easiest to hide in finer hair. Skip Ultra Volume, as it's too heavy for fine hair.

If you have short hair

Hair-down looks with clip-ins are the easiest, like the witchy waves or vampire hair. Ponytail and bun looks need hair long enough to tie back. The Halo isn't made for hair above the shoulders, so stick with clip-ins.

After the Party: Taking Your Look Down

Take them out before bed

However late it gets, never sleep in your clip-ins. Unclip each weft gently, then work out any knots from the ends up using a detangling brush. For more tips, read How To Restore Your Extensions After A Party.

Wash out hairspray and product

Hairspray, texture spray and curl cream all build up, so wash and condition your extensions before you put them away. Let them dry fully, then store them flat. That way they're fresh and ready to reuse for your next party.