This year I’ve decided to fully embrace my 70s, hippie soul and be a whimsical flower child for a Halloween costume for women.


Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because it’s an opportunity for me to have some fun with my style.

Flower Child Hair Style - Halloween Costume

Sure, a costume can have all of the most perfect pieces and props to bring it to life, but it’s no surprise that what can really turn a drab costume into a fab costume is the hair. Wigs are one way to go, but experimenting and exploring some styles to do with my natural hair to complete my costume is part of the thrill of dressing up.

This year I’ve decided to fully embrace my 70s, hippie soul and be a whimsical flower child for Halloween.

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

Wash Hair Before Styling

The starting point, of course, is a healthy, beautifully nourished head of hair.

Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo and Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Conditioner

To start my look, I am sure to wash my hair with a good shampoo. For this look, I used Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo and Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Conditioner to help protect and prevent the extra stress that may come with holiday hairstyling. Formulated with Nutri-Keratin Repair Actives, the shampoo, and conditioner help to treat the appearance of heat-damaged hair so that it looks healthy, strong against breakage, and beautiful.

Flower Child Hair Style Tutorial

The perfect canvas for a hippie, flower child costume!

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

STEP 1: Start With Clean, Dry Hair.

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

STEP 2: Creating Beachy Waves.

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

I prefer a flat iron to create loose, beachy waves, but if you are more comfortable with a curling iron – go for it!

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

STEP 3: Add a Flower Crown

Flower Child Hair Tutorial

Here’s a quick video tutorial:

What I love most about this year’s Halloween hairstyle is that it can be worn the day following the festivities (maybe minus the flower crown unless I’m still feeling it) with a little help from the Dove Refresh+Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo.

Flower Child Hair Tutorial