Halloween is full of candy, scares, and dressing up in costumes! A lot of the time, dressing up means doing something crazy or out of the norm with your hair. While this can be fun, silly, scary, and about 30 different other adjectives, it can take a toll on your locks! So how do you still get that look you want without destroying your hair? Let’s talk about the dos and don’ts of Halloween and your hair!

Go ahead and spike that hair! There are so many products out there that allow you to safely spike, push up, and hold your hair in ways you wouldn’t think possible. You can also use colored hair sprays to temporarily change your hair color to something funky! But whatever you do, don’t use harsh dyes or chop your locks off just for Halloween. You’ll spend the next 3 months in regret while your hair grows back and fights against the mistakes you made. Be smart! Be temporary!

If you have to go super drastic, try using a wig, even a wig you’ve previously used for other Halloweens. You can wash old wigs in the sink, cleaning them up a bit and making them good as new! You can even use the previously mentioned products (colored hair spray, gel, etc.) in wigs.

If you end up using your own hair and not a wig, make sure you take a shower and wash your hair before you go to sleep! Some of those products use some pretty harsh chemicals, so keeping it in your hair longer can have negative effects. Even applying pressure to your hair when it’s got a holding product in it can damage your hair. So wash it before you go to bed on the night of Halloween, and you’ll feel better the next day, even if you are hungover! If your spray-in hair color doesn’t wash out right away, that’s okay! Give it a second go, and try using some conditioner to soften up the chemicals in the products. If you need to leave the conditioner in a little longer than usual, that’s okay too!

Only use hair products for your hair! Don’t try to get cute and find something around the house that’ll do the trick. Be sure you read labels and use things exactly as they’re supposed to be used. Make sure every product you use is non-toxic, preventing your hair from getting unnecessarily damage .Your hair is important, and can also be fragile! Take care of it, even on Halloween! 

So get out there with your best costumes, and don’t be afraid to do something wild with your hair! Just always remember to take care of your hair before, during, and afterwards to ensure the least amount of damage as possible.

Have thinning or balding hair? Call Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation! Don’t get scared to death, call us today and get your hair back! Get your life back! Happy Halloween!