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12 halloween hairstyles for last-minute looks

If you’re looking for spooky inspiration, look no further than your beauty shelf: a cute hairstyle is all you need to make a major impact this Halloween (procrastinators, rejoice!). We rounded up our Brand Ambassadors for a challenge: Create a costume + an easy-to-recreate style using amika haircare you already own...fun, right?! Read on to see the looks they came up + prepare to be wowed—these creators are truly talented!

the princess of genovia

the creator: @skincaremich (she/her)

michelle’s inspiration: Mia Thermopolis from the Princess Diaries

what she used:

    +  headphones, Y2K sunglasses, and a tiara of course!

     

    a kitty cat (with braided ears!)

    the creator: @itzz.manda (she/her)

     jomanda’s inspiration: a cat

    what she used:

      + bobby pins to secure braids in the shape of an ear!

       

      a witch that’s both gothic + glam

      the creator: @ddlarjmakeup (she/her)

      dayana’s inspiration: a witch

      what she used:

        +  a gilded (and feathered!) witch hat

         

        a ‘70s-inspired superfruit

        the creator: @weirdskin_ (she/her)

        alida’s inspiration: a groovy cherry

        what she used:

        +  retro glasses and a pair of juicy, cherry-shaped earrings!

         

        a cyberpunk hacker

        the creator: @_iamsimplyk (she/her)

        kristian’s inspiration: The Matrix

        what she used:

          + a leather jacket and a futuristic pair of shades! 

           

          a (sun)flower child

          the creator: @lazybeautycare (she/her)

          dayna’s inspiration: a hippie

          what she used:

            +  a DIY-able braided headband with mini sunflowers!

             

            an under-the-sea icon

            the creator: @jocelynfelix (she/her)

            jocelyn’s inspiration: Ariel of The Little Mermaid

            what she used:

              +  starfish clips and pearls (pro tip: stick these on with lash glue for easy, strand-safe removal)

               

              a spicy (+ scary!) popstar

              the creator: @skinl0ve (she/her)

              jasmine’s inspiration: Mel B of the Spice Girls

              what she used:

                +  a leopard tank—only if you really, really, really wannabe on point!

                 

                a #fantasycore fairy

                the creator: @the_glowgarden (she/her)

                sara’s inspiration: a fairy

                what she used:

                  + a pair of pop-on pointed elf ears!

                  a “dirrty” era diva

                  the creator: @therollerskatingesthetician (she/her)

                   jordyn’s inspiration: Christina Aguilera

                  what she used:

                    + a couple of Y2K-esque micro braids!

                     

                    a style for the soda pop shoppe

                    the creator: @lyfestilebeautyandskin (she/her)

                     felice’s inspiration: 1950’s updos

                    what she used:

                      +  timeless cat-eye liner!

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