For all the Halloween lovers out there, we know you’re already planning your look for the season. There’s no reason to limit yourself to a single night of ghoulish fun, and this year, we’re kicking off the festivities early by going for a spooky hair color. The only rule? It needs to be drop-dead gorgeous.
Check out our pick of scary cool shades that will haunt your dreams.
1. Black Hair With Purple Bangs
Black hair with a pop of vivid purple looks edgy, unconventional and completely fabulous. If you place the accent color near your face, choose a shade that complements your complexion to make it both daring and flattering.
2. Spooky Gray Rainbow
What’s more haunting than ghostly gray with a splash of vibrant Halloween colors? Nothing—unless you also add spider hair accessories for an extra eerie touch!
3. Red V-Shaped Bangs
V-shaped bangs in a striking red are the perfect accessory for Halloween. With just a splash of color, this iconic goth hairstyle becomes Halloween-ready.
4. Beige And Black Gemini Hair
Gemini hair, or split dye color lets you be creative in an understated way. Even natural colors like black and blonde look avant-garde when worn on different sides of the head at the same time.
5. Yellow Green And Black Ombre
If you’re bold enough for yellow roots, neon green mid-lengths and black ends, be ready for attention—everyone will want a closer look at your spooky hair color. Are you brave enough to try it?
6. Pink With Black Choppy Bangs
Bubblegum pink doesn’t sound so spooky, but with black that appears to be dripping from beneath the bangs it looks almost sinister.
7. Purple Face Framing Pieces
Need a minimalist look for spooky season? Colorful money pieces will do the trick, especially when they contrast sharply with your base color.
8. Orange Roots
Orange roots with natural-colored hair? They’ll have you looking like a mysterious creature that’s trying to blend in—but not too hard. Spooky, right?
9. Spooky Chunky Streaks
Some colors just scream Halloween—like chunky streaks of bold hues that aren’t commonly paired together. If skeleton accessories didn’t make it clear, this look is soo grim and ominous.
10. Poison Green
What to you get when you pair poison green and slime yellow? A shockingly spooky hair color, but one that will fade in no time. Include color-preserving products in your routine to make it vibrant all October long.
11. Ashy Blue
Compared to other bold colors, this smoky blue is more subdued. But its ghostly, faded appearance makes it an undeniably spooky choice for Halloween.
12. Halloween Medley
Supervillain green and purple meet superhero red and black in this bold Halloween medley that blends these dramatic hues into a wickedly fabulous look.
13. Orange Color Block
Color blocking with a single orange streak near the face is a quick and dirty route to standout hair color, and it’s so easy you could probably DIY it. All you need is bleach and some semi-permanent dye!
14. Pumpkin Highlights
Orange and black might be a little predictable, but this classic Halloween color scheme will never let you down—it always looks spooktacular!
15. Spooky Halloween Blend
Want a spookycute look that doesn’t involve black? This orange and green ombre, paired with bright lavender money pieces, is bewitching and surprisingly flattering.
16. Hot Pink And Icy Platinum
Your hair is bleached hair and you’re looking for a fun Halloween look? Skip the semi-permanent dyes to avoid staining and opt for hair chalk if you want to go back to blonde after Halloween.
17. Mint Money Pieces
You’ve seen this look in blonde, but these are not your mama’s money pieces. Yes, they’re stylish and they brighten the face, but they’re also spine-chilling to boot.
18. Pastel Pink With Black Tips
Turn sweet pastel pink spooky with black-tipped ends, just in time for Halloween. And when you’re done with the season? A trim will take you back to cute and soft.
19. Spooky Split Dye
This bold blue and violet split dye with red and green streaks makes for a fun and flattering Halloween style. Placing the boldest colors away from the face lets you play with spooky shades without overwhelming your complexion.
20. Spooky Pastels
Pastels for Halloween? Yes, and they’re enchanting! Pastel green, yellow and pink come together for a delightfully eerie, on-trend hair color combo this spooky season.
21. Bright Green Hair
If you’re looking for something different, a green balayage is the way to go! It’s a unique spin on the classic brunette balayage and will totally make you stand out in the spookiest of ways.