Halloween is inching closer each day (funny how that works!), so it’s about panic time for those of us who don’t have costumes already in mind. If you’re more beauty-minded, why not work backwards and gather some inspiration from one of these easy step-by-step hair tutorials, which we’ve paired perfectly with a handful of costumes to go with ‘em?
Even if you’re uncomfortable with a curling iron, or can’t French braid to save your life, there’s bound to be something for you in one of these five looks …
Braided Crown

Source: Instructables
Perfect for: milkmaiden; fairy; that ubiquitous German beer girl. Find the step-by-step tutorial here. [The Model Stage]
Shaggy Chic

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Perfect for: spy; hipper-than-thou Parisian; model-off-duty (plus, it’ll look even better on November 1). Find the step-by-step tutorial. [Fashionising]
Low Chignon

Source: YouTube
Perfect for: Kate Middleton and other royalty (or Cressida Bonas); a society woman; other posh types. Find the step-by-step tutorial. [The Small Things]
Soft Fairytale

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Perfect for: medieval maiden; Victorian; Greek goddess; bride (or a bride-gone-wrong). Find the step-by-step tutorial here. [Green Wedding Shoes]
Vintage-Inspired

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Perfect for: rockabilly girl; ’50s bombshell; Jessica Rabbit. Find the step-by-step tutorial here. [Shop Ruche]