Halloween is almost here, and you might be scrambling for a clever costume right now. While there’s no reason that your hair type has to dictate the type of costume you wear, it can be much easier to dress up as someone with your own curly hair type. Moreover, it can feel empowering to rock your curls on the most special night of the year (Halloween is the most special night of the year, right?)
You might think that, as a curly-haired girl, you’re limited to certain classic curly costumes. Nothing wrong with the old lioness or Diana Ross idea, but if you’re looking for something a bit more original, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a list of 18 curly Halloween costume ideas, from 90s classics to 2023 blockbusters.
1. Dionne from Clueless
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2. Penny Proud from The Proud Family
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3. Winnie The Pooh
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4. East Compton Clovers from Bring It On
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5. Aaliyah
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6. Solange
7. The Queen of Curls
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8. Medusa
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9.Kida from Atlantis: The Lost Empire
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10. Scary Spice
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11. The Simpsons
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12. Lola Bunny from Space Jam
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13. Chucky Finster from Rugrats
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14. President Barbie
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15. The Mask
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16. Scarecrow
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17. The “Fineapple”
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18. Dia de Los Muertos
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What’s your favorite Halloween costume that incorporated your curls? If you’re looking for more spooky inspiration for your little one, check out our kid-friendly Halloween roundup.