13 Halloween Costume Ideas for Curly Hair That Are Fun and Easy

lili reinhart madelaine petsch and camila mendes as the sanderson sisters for halloween — Instagram / @madelame

Calling all curly-haired baddies! If you plan on rocking a fun costume this Halloween—but have absolutely no clue where to start—fear not: We've got you covered. Keeping your curly locks in mind, we scoured the web for 13 unique costume ideas that play with (and play up) your texture. From Halloween classics to 2024 pop culture moments, keep scrolling to find your perfect spooky ensemble.

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Scary Spice

Scary Spice from The Spice Girls has gifted us with so many good looks over the years that it's hard to keep track. But one thing she always seems to go back to is leopard print—which just so happens to be one of this season's hottest trends. Grab any and everything leopard print in your closet and embrace your hair's natural texture (maybe even throw it up into half-up space buns).

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The Sanderson Sisters

Riverdale stars and real-life besties Madelaine Petsch, Camila Mendes, and Lili Reinhart dressed up as the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus for Halloween 2022, and it's a fab idea for any curly-haired trio. Hit your local costume or vintage shop for the corsets and embrace your natural curls or waves, depending on the sister you're dressing up as.

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Chappell Roan

Join the "Pink Pony Club" with a Chappell Roan costume. Not only are her curly locks iconic, but the Midwest Princess album cover is bound to go down in the history books. Plop your curls into a messy updo, leaving out tons of face-framing pieces. Finish it off with a crown and a sash.

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Cowboy Carter-Era Beyoncé

Beyoncé wearing black cowboy hat, black sunglasses, black suit, long blonde curly hair — Instagram / @beyonce

It was pretty difficult choosing just one Beyoncé moment for the list, but this entire 'fit is just begging to be recreated for Halloween. For any office sirens out there, this one should be relatively low lift: All you need is a blazer, trousers, a white button-up, and a tie (or bow) with a cowboy hat and some sunnies. For the hair, the longer the better—seriously. If it goes down to your bum, you're doing it right.

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A Pirate

Pirates can have any hair type, yes, but something about curly hair just really makes the Halloween classic feel right. Just look at this costume on model Seffi Karina for proof (and inspo).

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Bride of Frankenstein

Keke Palmer donned a wig for this fabulous Bride of Frankenstein costume, but if you have naturally dark curly or coily hair, you don't have to: Just add two white-gray streaks to your hair using a spray-in temporary hair color after plenty of teasing.

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Sandy Olsson

Looking for a low-maintenance costume consisting of pieces you already own? Go for "bad girl" Sandy from Grease. We love Gigi Hadid's take on the character, from the black 'fit to the red nails and lip—and, of course, the star of the show, the curly, voluminous hair. Feel free to embrace your natural texture or use a small curling iron; just remember to not run your fingers through your hair after.

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Slash from Guns N' Roses

Imaan Hammam in a Slash costume — Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images

Slash has some of the most legendary curls in music history, so he naturally makes for a pretty perfect curly-haired Halloween costume. Just blow out your curls or coils and throw on a top hat, a leather vest and pants, and your most rock and roll accessories.

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Penelope Featherington

Penelope Featherington is the true diamond of the season. If you're as big a fan of the beloved Bridgerton character as much as we are, Halloween is the perfect time to cosplay Lady Whistledown. Go for a pin-up curl style (especially for the bangs) and pair it with a 19th-century-inspired dress.

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Tara Davis-Woodhall

Tara Davis-Woodhall won gold in the women's long jump at the 2024 Paris Olympics—and her love story with husband Hunter Woodhall, a 2024 Paris Paralympics gold medalist, has won the hearts of millions on social media. Put on your favorite running gear, grab a gold medal, and pull back your hair into a braided or slicked-back curly ponytail.

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Jessica Rabbit

Mariah Carey's pitch-perfect take on Jessica Rabbit played up the curls in the character's bouncy screen siren hair. You might want to go for a wig to really capture this one, but if you're committed to achieving it on your own strands, check out our guide for creating Hollywood waves.

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"Tim McGraw"-Era Taylor Swift

young taylor swift with curly hair in side part, wearing white dress and holding guitar — Getty Images / Ethan Miller

Taylor Swift may be many "Eras" removed from her debut album, but it still holds a special place in many of our hearts. Pay homage to the pop star's early, curly years with a sundress and cowboy boots—bonus points if you have a guitar to use as a prop. If your hair is naturally straight or wavy, we suggest going in with a small wand and twisting small sections, from the root to the tip.

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Sabrina Carpenter

When choosing a celebrity to dress up as for Halloween, it's best to go for someone with a trademark look. Sabrina Carpenter has two: A flushed glow and a curly bombshell blowout. Pop in some clip-in bangs if you don't have any of your own, and use hot rollers or the pin curl method to get her bouncy look. Throw on a teddy and you'll look the part!