Best Temporary Hair Colors to Wear on Halloween
The Best Temporary Hair Colors to Wear on Halloween, Based on Your Costume
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- A hair-color change can turn any good Halloween costume into a great one.
- Temporary hair colors are convenient when you want to transform yourself on Halloween without committing to a new hair color long-term.
- We're recommending some of our favorite temporary hair colors you should wear, based on your costume.
There are so many moving parts to making sure your Halloween costume turns out just as great in real life as you initially imagine it to be. One thing that'll always take your Halloween transformation to the next level is a hair-color change.
Of course, you can always opt to wear a wig if you want to transform yourself without the potential mess and added work, but in some cases, dyeing your natural base can appear more natural. If the hair color corresponding to the costume of your choice is one you have no plans of committing to once Halloween is over, the good news is it's extremely easy to find temporary hair colors, hair dye that washes out in one wash, and even hair chalk. Plus, some of the best ones out there are easy to use and gentle on hair.
Whether you're planning on going copper à la Beth Harmon from "The Queen's Gambit" or adding some bright pink and blue to channel your inner Harley Quinn, we're here to help you out and recommend some of the best temporary hair colors to wear this Halloween, according to your costume. Keep scrolling to check out all of our Halloween hair ideas that are sure to take your costume to the next level.
L'Oréal Paris Colorista 1-Day Temporary Hair Color Spray, Pastel Blue
Costume: Harley Quinn
You can use the L'Oréal Paris Colorista 1-Day Temporary Hair Color Spray, Pastel Blue ($9) and L'Oréal Paris Hair Color Colorista 1-Day Spray, Pastel Pink ($9) to copy Harley Quinn's pink- and blue-dipped ends. The spray is quick and easy to apply and washes out after one day of wear. Just mist it toward the ends, in no particular fashion, to get that "undone" colorful look.
Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint
Costume: Fairy
The Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint ($15) is a product meant for in-shower use, and it's a great way to experiment with pastel tones and add some lightness to a fairy costume. The color itself can wash out of the hair in one to three shampoos, depending on the intensity of the color.
Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask In Copper
Costume: Wanda Maximoff, Beth Harmon, Black Widow
We can think of three characters who inspired this year's copper hair trend to surge in popularity, but if you're not willing to commit to the orange-red shade after Halloween, the Moroccanoil Color Depositing Mask In Copper ($30) is a product that works double duty to hydrate the hair and deposit a rich color without any potential damage.
Manic Panic Electric Banana Yellow Hair Color Gel
Costume: Smurfette
A neon color like the Manic Panic Electric Banana Yellow Hair Color Gel ($18) will help you achieve the look of just about any blond cartoon character. This one doubles as a color and a styling gel, and how intense the color appears is up to you and how you choose to apply it. You can expect it to wash out easily with just one shampoo.
Mofajang Hair Color Wax Styling Cream
Costume: Cruella de Vil
The Mofajang Hair Color Wax Styling Cream ($30) is great for thicker textures, and it can double as a styling cream. The product is easy to apply and can be removed during your first wash.
Hally Dark Mode Black Hair Color
Costume: Shego, Cruella de Vil
If you have light or brown hair and your costume calls for a jet-black color, the Hally Dark Mode Black Hair Color ($25) uses an ammonia-free, foam formula to gently color your hair in just 30 minutes.
Splat Hair Color Conditioning Masque in Fuchsia
Costume: Barbiecore
Barbiecore is having a moment right now, and the trend is absolutely going to carry through Halloween. Temporarily changing your hair to this pink hue using the Splat Hair Color Conditioning Masque in Fuchsia ($10) is the icing on top of the Barbiecore cake.
