Halloween Hair Ideas, Colours & Scary Hairstyles in Perth

Halloween is one of the most exciting opportunities of the year to go truly wild with your hair — and in Perth, more people than ever are looking for professional help to pull off their most creative, scary, or spooky looks. Whether you are after a hair color for halloween, a jaw-dropping scary hairstyle, a perfectly eerie updo, or a full transformation into your favourite villain, Eco Hair Studio in Claremont has you covered.

Here is your complete guide to halloween hair ideas — from scary haircuts and spooky hairstyles to full apocalypse aesthetic transformations and everything in between.

Halloween Themed Hair Color: The Big Transformations

Halloween themed hair color is the most dramatic — and most photographed — hair choice for the season. Here are the most requested colour transformations we see at Eco Hair Studio every year.

Witch Black and Deep Violet

The classic halloween themed hair color combination. Deep, glossy black with streaks of violet or dark purple creates an immediately striking, witchy aesthetic that works beautifully with both dramatic makeup and more subtle halloween looks. Particularly stunning on already dark hair that needs only a toner to add violet depth.

Blood Red and Crimson

Few hair colors for halloween are as immediately impactful as a deep, saturated red. From gothic crimson to vibrant pillar-box red, this is the choice for queens, vampires, and villainesses. Works on both dark and lightened hair, with results ranging from a subtle warmth on darker hair to a vivid statement on pre-lightened sections.

Ghostly White and Silver

Ethereal, haunting, and genuinely beautiful — platinum white and silver hair is perfect for ghosts, banshees, ice queens, and undead royalty. Achieving true white requires pre-lightening and careful toning, but the result is genuinely show-stopping halloween hair.

Emerald and Forest Green

From wicked witches to sea creatures and swamp horrors, emerald and dark green is a halloween themed hair color that reads immediately “something is not right” — in the best possible way. Green works across a spectrum from subtle highlights to full vivid colour.

Pumpkin and Orange

Fun, festive, and immediately associated with Halloween, orange hair ranging from soft copper to vivid pumpkin is a popular halloween hair idea that doubles as a genuinely wearable everyday look beyond the season.

Scary Hairstyles for Halloween: Looks That Transform

Scary hairstyles for halloween are not just about the colour — the shape, texture, and structure of the hair is just as important. Here are the most requested scary halloween hair styles.

The Medusa

Wildly voluminous, deliberately undone curls and waves styled upward and outward. Combined with snake-like accessories and green-toned colour, this is one of the most iconic scary halloween hair looks. Backcombing, volumising products, and strategic curl placement are the techniques involved.

The Bride of Frankenstein

The classic two-toned updo with dramatic white streaks rising from the temples is one of the most recognisable scary hairstyles for halloween in history. A structured, tall updo with theatrical grey or white sections painted in for the look — no permanent colour change required.

Gothic Crimped

Deliberately tangled, backcombed, and teased hair — structured to look matted and wild. The horror movie aesthetic made real. Strategic use of texturising spray, hairspray, and strategic backcombing creates the look without permanently damaging the hair.

Matted Horror

The Undead

Dull, ashy, grey-toned hair styled in a half-done manner — as though the wearer forgot to finish getting ready because they are, in fact, a zombie. Ash and greige toners, strategic unwashed texture, and deliberately “falling out” styled sections create this unsettling spooky halloween hairstyle.

Halloween Updos: Statement Styles for Your Look

A halloween updo can be the centrepiece of your entire costume. Here are the styles that work best with halloween costumes.

The Witch’s Knot

A dramatic, structured bun piled high on the head with deliberately escaping sections and braided elements. Add dark accessories — bones, chains, or dried flowers — for extra character. A classic halloween updo that works with almost any witch or sorceress costume.

Victorian Gothic Upswept

A structured updo with curled tendrils framing the face, reminiscent of Victorian mourning portraiture. Perfect for vampire, gothic heroine, or haunted-ballroom costumes. Works beautifully with dark colour or a dramatic colour contrast.

The War Bride

A deliberately undone version of a classic pin-up updo — partially collapsed, with strategic damage effects for a post-apocalyptic or undead aesthetic. One of the most versatile halloween updos for combining costume drama with genuine styling skill.

Braided Horror

Multiple braids — messy, overlapping, with escaping strands — styled around the head with dark accessories woven in. Works for everything from dark fairy tales to Celtic warrior to post-apocalypse looks.

Apocalypse Hairstyles: The Survivor Aesthetic

Apocalypse hairstyles have become one of the most requested halloween looks — inspired by video games, dystopian films, and the enduring cultural fascination with the end of the world. The look combines practicality (you would need to move fast in a wasteland) with deliberate artistry.

Shaved sides with a dramatic long top section styled in a mohawk or aggressive upswept.
Matted, backcombed sections combined with deliberate sections of slick precision — order versus chaos.
Braids wrapped around the head with textured, deliberately unkempt sections for contrast.
Ash, grey, or bleached sections combined with the appearance of regrowth — as though colour services have been unavailable for months.
Strategic “damaged” sections — crimped, bleached, or broken — to suggest survival rather than salon freshness.

Apocalypse hairstyles are among the most technically interesting halloween looks to create — they require the stylist to deliberately subvert everything we normally do to make hair look beautiful.

Scary Haircut for Halloween: When the Cut Is the Costume

Not every halloween transformation needs to be about colour or styling products. A scary haircut — one that signals character, strength, or danger — can be its own statement. Popular examples include:

A blunt, severe fringe cut to jaw-length — immediately gothic and unsettling.
Asymmetric cuts that deliberately contrast clean and ragged edges — the undead survivor look.
Close-cropped sides with a longer, dramatic top — versatile for everything from warrior to villain.
A blunt bob cut to a severe, geometric line — the classic horror villain look from countless films.

If you are considering a scary haircut that involves an actual cut and style change, book a consultation first — we will make sure the finished result is something you love both on Halloween and in the weeks that follow.

Hairdressing Perth for Halloween: Book Eco Hair Studio

If you are looking for professional hairdressing Perth for your halloween look, Eco Hair Studio in Claremont is taking halloween bookings throughout October. Whether you need a full halloween themed hair color transformation, a dramatic spooky hairstyle styled for your event, a halloween updo for a costume ball, or a consultation to plan your scariest look, our team has the technical skills and creative enthusiasm to bring your vision to life.
Important notes for halloween bookings:

Halloween color services involving bleaching or vivid color require a consultation and patch test at least 48 hours before your appointment.
Updo and styling-only appointments can often be booked with shorter notice — call or book online.
Temporary color sprays and styling effects are available for clients who want the halloween look without permanent commitment.
All colour services at Eco Hair Studio use ammonia free, PPD free formulas — even for the most dramatic halloween transformations.

FAQs

1. Can I get halloween themed hair color removed easily afterwards?

It depends on the colour technique used. Temporary colour sprays and semi-permanent toners can be washed out relatively quickly. Vivid permanent colours may require colour correction. Discuss your plans and your post-halloween colour intentions at consultation — we will choose the technique that best suits your timeline.

2. How long does a halloween updo take to style?

Most halloween updos take between 45 minutes and 2 hours depending on complexity, length, and the accessories involved. Book your styling appointment well before your event — not on the night.

3. Do you do group halloween bookings for hen’s nights or parties?

Yes — contact us directly to arrange group bookings for halloween events. We accommodate groups for styling and colour services and can help coordinate looks for themed parties.