12 Glam and Gothic Vampire Hairstyles (with Video Tutorial)
Pale skin, dark eyes, blood-red lips; it can only mean one thing – vampires! With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time of year to dress up as these ghoulish creatures and wreak havoc among the living. But if you want to go the extra mile and stand out from the crowd, you’re going to need a unique hairstyle to do so. Luckily for you, we’ve pulled together 12 edgy vampire hairstyles to inspire your All Hallows Eve get-up!
So, if you’re thirsty for some horrific hairdos, read on to discover some amazing Halloween-worthy looks.
Backcombed Bouffant
Bold, bouffant-style hair has been a hot runway and street style trend for quite some time now, so it’s no wonder that female vampire hairstyles also feature this stylish ‘do! Remember what they say: the bigger, the better! Credit: @madlen_makeup
Editor’s tip: To recreate this spooky look, you’ll need to be armed with a teasing comb and some VO5 Flexible Hold Hairspray. Keep backcombing and spritzing until you’ve got voluminous locks to die for!
Retro Flapper
Looking to go down the retro route this Halloween, but still want to scare all other party-goers? Then why not opt for one of the many flapper-inspired vampire hairstyles?
Ever since the film The Great Gatsby hit our screens, we’ve been obsessed with this party-ready hairstyle, and it just so happens to work amazingly well when given a vampiric twist. Halloween vampire hairstyles really don’t get more sophisticated than this! Credit: @sashaslaboy
Deadly Braids
If bygone ‘dos aren’t your thing, then how about dabbling in some spooky braided vampire hairstyles? Style your messy mane into a half-up, half-down hairstyle, then create a few twisty snake braids and place them at random around your mane.
Tip: For added effect, weave your braids through one another to give the appearance that your plaits are alive and ssslithering! Credit: @hairbybiancaxx
Seductive Curls
If the above styles are too spine-chilling for your taste, then fret not, because you can always go as a sexy (yet gory) vampire. After all, the best way to trap your victims is to seduce them with mesmerising vampire hairstyles for Halloween! Credit: @francescakmakeup
Editor’s tip: To get the look, all you need to do is simply curl your hair with a large barrel curling tong, spritzing your mane as you go with the TRESemmé Volume and Lift Hairspray to add tonnes of extra volume.
Blue Locks
If you’re on the hunt for Halloween vampire hairstyles with a dose of colour, these lethal locks are just the thing! But if you’re not brave enough to actually cut in that micro fringe and dye your hair a glorious shade of electrifying blue, grab yourself a wig and you’re good to ghoul! Credit: @vivi_ciciliato
Cackling Curls
So you’ve decided you want your tresses to look terrific this Halloween, which means one thing: you need to opt for vampire hairstyles that ooze glamour. Think big, sleek, bouncy curls for the ultimate in vampire-glam ‘do! Credit: @moamurderess
Widow’s Peak
Throw it back to the original vampire in-town (Count Dracular) with vampire hairstyles that keep it classic! If you’re a dab hand with an eyeliner, this widow’s peak look will leave your fellow party-pals petrified! Credit: @josuecjr
The Blonde Vampire
If you thought blonde vampires were the stuff of make-believe, think again! Now you can mix up your vampire hairstyles for Halloween by experimenting with long blonde tresses.
Keep the outfit dark and deadly, and the make-up sultry, for a spooky twist on the vamp look. Move aside, Goldy Locks…. Credit: @muadallas
Little Red Vampire-hood
Female vampire hairstyles that are scary and seductive? We’ve got you covered! Curl the lengths of your hair for a tumbling, sultry finish and you’ll soon have a devilish look you’ll love. Now grab your cape, don your best oxblood-hue lippy and pull up your vampire hood! Credit: @looksby_liz
Pink Hair
If you thought pink hair was just for unicorns, you would be mistaken! While this ‘do may be pretty, when teamed with vampire make-up and dark, creepy attire, you’ll be the most spine-chilling gal at the club.
Balayage Babe
Who said Halloween vampire hairstyles can’t also be bang on trend? Not us! Keep your locks looking oh-so lovely and a little bit edgy by teaming dark tresses and blonde tips. Perfect! Credit: @cristina_barsan
White Locks
If you’re feeling adventurous this fright-night, why not spray your hair white and get ready to make head turns? Work your tresses into a half-up beehive and team with bright red lashes (and a little mandatory blood), for a scary Halloween ‘do! Credit: @foxytrash
