Crazy Hair Day is one of the most fun events at school. Kids get to show off wild hairstyles that make everyone smile. I remember my first Crazy Hair Day.
I was nervous but ended up loving it! This guide covers 37 creative hairstyles that work for both boys and girls.
You’ll find magical looks, animal themes, food-inspired designs, and character styles. I’ll show you simple ways to create each one.
These ideas help you stand out without spending hours on prep. From unicorn manes to spider webs, there’s something here for every kid.
Let’s make this Crazy Hair Day your best one yet!
What Makes a Great Crazy Hair Day Style?
Great styles mix creativity with comfort so kids can wear them all day long. Think outside the box with unusual shapes and bold ideas.
Temporary color sprays in bright pinks, blues, greens, or rainbow combinations wash out easily. Add personality with pipe cleaners, googly eyes, foam pieces, and craft supplies.
Using a favorite character, animal, or fantasy creature as inspiration makes styling easier.
Most importantly, styles should feel secure but not too tight so kids can focus on learning instead of fixing their hair.
37 Crazy Hair Day Styles
Fun and creative hairstyle ideas for boys and girls to stand out at school’s Crazy Hair Day.
Magical & Fantasy Inspired Crazy Hair Day Styles
- Unicorn Hair: Create a magical horn using a foam cone wrapped in glitter paper. Secure it with bobby pins. Add rainbow colors to the hair and curl strands in different directions. Attach small flowers or stars with clips.
- Mermaid Tail Braid: Start with a high ponytail and braid it loosely. Weave in blue and green ribbons. Spray with temporary teal color. Add shell clips along the sides and finish with iridescent glitter spray.
- Rainbow Dash Ponytail: Pull hair into a side ponytail and separate into six sections. Spray each section a different rainbow color. Add a cloud clip at the base for a bright, eye-catching look.
- Medusa Snake Hair: Attach green pipe cleaners all over the head and bend them in wavy patterns. Add googly eyes to the ends. Spray hair with dark green color. You can also use foam snakes from craft stores.
- Dragon Tail Braid: Create a mohawk braid down the center using gel to make it stand up. Add foam triangular spikes along the braid. Spray with red, orange, or green color and attach a small dragon toy at the end.
- Solar System Hair: Make small buns all over the head. Cover each with different colored fabric to represent planets. Add star stickers between buns and attach a small sun clip in front.
- Poppy Trolls Hair:Tease hair straight up as high as possible. Use lots of hairspray to hold it. Spray bright pink or another bold color. Add a headband with flowers for that cheerful Trolls character look.
- Frozen Elsa Ice Hair: Braid hair to one side and weave in silver and white ribbons. Spray with silver glitter or white color. Add snowflake clips throughout for an icy, shimmering effect.
- Wizard or Sorcerer Hair: Create a tall, pointed shape using wire inside a high ponytail. Cover with purple or blue fabric. Add star and moon stickers, spray silver streaks, and attach a small toy wand.
- Fairy Garden Hair: Make several small buns across the top. Glue tiny fake flowers onto each bun. Add butterfly clips between them and spray with pastel colors like pink, lavender, or mint green.
Animal & Creature Themed Styles
- Elephant Trunk Style: Pull hair into a forehead ponytail. Stuff a gray sock with tissue and slide the ponytail through. Let it hang like a trunk. Add gray face paint and large paper ears on a headband.
- Cat Ears Hair: Make two high pigtails and shape them into triangles using wire or gel. Spray with black, orange, or gray color. Add pink felt inside for inner ears and draw whiskers on the face.
- Bee Hive Hair: Tease hair into a large round shape on top. Wrap with yellow and black ribbon in stripes. Attach small toy bees with clips for a buzzing, creative look.
- Lizard Themed Hairstyle: Create a mohawk down the center using gel. Add foam triangular spikes along it and spray with bright green or orange. Attach a small toy lizard at the back.
- Octopus Bun: Make a high bun on top. Attach eight long ribbons or streamers from the bun to hang like tentacles. Add googly eyes to the bun and spray it purple or pink.
- Jellyfish Hair: Pull hair into a high ponytail and tease it wide at the top. Attach long, thin ribbons in blue and purple from underneath. Spray the top with iridescent glitter for a floating effect.
- Frog on a Pond Hair: Style hair flat with green spray. Create a small nest on top with green tissue paper and place a toy frog in it. Add blue paper for water and lily pad cutouts.
- Monster Mouth Hair: Part hair down the middle and add large googly eyes at the front. Create a mouth shape at the back using red felt. Attach white foam teeth around the mouth and spray with bright monster colors.
- Spider Web Updo: Pull hair into a high bun. Wrap white yarn around it in a web pattern and secure with bobby pins. Attach small plastic spiders throughout and spray with black or silver glitter.
Food, Object & Craft Inspired Hairstyles
- Muffin on a Plate: Make a bun on top and cover with brown fabric. Add small foam pieces for muffin chunks. Attach a small paper plate underneath using bobby pins.
- Cupcake Top Hair: Create a high bun and wrap in colorful fabric. Add pom poms on top like frosting and glue small beads for sprinkles. Place a cherry hair clip at the very top.
- Ice Cream Cone Hair: Make a bun on top and cover with pastel fabric. Create a cone shape underneath using rolled brown paper. Add colorful pom poms for sprinkles.
- Flower Pot Hair: Style hair into a high bun and cover the base with brown paper. Stick fake flowers into the bun using bobby pins. Add green ribbon for leaves.
- Crayons or Pencil Cup Hair: Make several small ponytails sticking straight up. Wrap each in colored paper to look like crayons. Attach a small paper cup at the base using a headband.
- Traffic Light Hair: Make three buns in a vertical line. Cover the top in red fabric, middle in yellow, and bottom in green. Add a black ribbon down the side like a pole.
- Volcano Lava Hair: Create a cone shape on top using cardboard covered with brown paper. Tease hair out the top and spray it red, orange, and yellow to flow down like lava.
- Candyland Hairstyle: Attach colorful lollipop sticks, wrapped candies, and gumdrops throughout the hair. Spray hair in pastel rainbow colors and add ribbon in swirls.
- Fishbowl Bubble Hair: Make a round bun on the side and cover with blue cellophane. Attach small toy fish inside using clear thread. Add blue pom poms for bubbles.
Fun, Wild & Character Themed Looks for Boys & Girls
- Wired Crazy Braids: Make multiple small braids all over the head. Insert colored wire into each braid and bend them in different directions. Spray each braid a different color.
- Googly Eyes Alien Hair: Attach large googly eyes all over the head using clips. Make hair stand up in strange directions with gel. Spray it green or purple and add pipe cleaner antennas.
- Crazy Scientist (Einstein) Hair: Tease hair in all directions to make it wild and frizzy. Spray it white or gray. Add small test tubes or beakers on clips and consider safety goggles as an accessory.
- Minecraft Pixel Hair: Use colored paper squares and attach them in a blocky, pixelated pattern. Create shapes from the game like grass blocks or diamonds using green, brown, blue, and gray squares.
- Star Wars Battle Scene Hair: Style hair to stand up and attach small Star Wars figurines with clips. Add gray or black spray for space and create a battle scene across the head.
- Surfer Wave Hair: Create a large curved shape on one side using wire and gel. Cover with blue fabric and add white foam pieces for wave caps. Attach a small surfer figurine riding the wave.
- Critter Garden Hair: Attach small toy bugs, worms, and butterflies all over the hair. Add green spray for grass and place small flowers throughout to create a mini garden habitat.
- Rainbow Spiked Gel Hair: Use strong gel to create multiple spikes standing straight up. Spray each spike a different rainbow color and add glitter spray for extra sparkle.
- Lightning Bolt Hair: Part hair dramatically to one side. Use yellow or white spray to create a lightning bolt pattern. Add silver glitter around it for an electric, powerful look.
Tips for Making Crazy Hair Day Easier
Smart preparation and the right supplies make creating wild hairstyles stress free and fun.
- Start the night before. Plan your design and gather all supplies. Test any sprays or colors on a small section first to save morning panic.
- Use temporary products only. Hair chalk, spray color, and washable gel rinse out easily. Avoid permanent dyes or harsh chemicals.
- Keep accessories secure with bobby pins, clips, and headbands. Make sure nothing feels too tight or heavy so your child stays comfortable all day.
- Bring backup supplies. Pack extra bobby pins, a small hairspray bottle, and clips in their backpack for quick fixes if something comes loose.
- Have fun with it. Simple designs work just as well as complex ones. Your child’s smile matters more than perfection.
Conclusion
Crazy Hair Day gave my kids some of their favorite school memories. I’ll never forget my daughter’s jellyfish hair swaying in the hallway!
These 37 styles prove that creativity doesn’t need to be complicated. Pick one that makes your child excited.
Grab some basic supplies and let them help with the design. The joy on their face will make any extra morning prep worth it. Which style will you try first?
Share your Crazy Hair Day photos in the comments below I’d love to see your creations come to life!
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I start preparing for Crazy Hair Day?
Start planning one week before to buy supplies and practice. Do a test run the weekend before to spot problems.
What supplies do I need for most Crazy Hair Day styles?
You need hairspray, gel, bobby pins, hair ties, and temporary color spray. Add pipe cleaners, googly eyes, ribbon, and foam pieces for decorations.
Will the hair products damage my child’s hair?
Temporary sprays and washable gels are safe for one day. Wash hair thoroughly that evening and avoid harsh chemicals.
Can these styles work for short hair?
Yes, short hair works great. Use accessories, color, and gel for height. Attach decorative pieces with headbands and clips.
What if my child’s style falls apart during the day?
Send backup supplies in their backpack. Keep styles simple and secure with bobby pins. Styles don’t need to stay perfect all day.
