Halloween isn't just about the outfit anymore. The best costumes this year are being built from the top down, starting with the cut. If you want to actually sell the look instead of just wearing a costume, your barber is your secret weapon. Here are the trending Halloween looks everyone's copying this year, and the cuts and beards that'll take them all the way.
Greek God or Warrior
With the hype around The Odyssey heating up, ancient warriors and gods are everywhere this Halloween. Think tousled, textured curls with a bit of length on top, styled loose and natural rather than slicked down. Pair it with a full, well-groomed beard for that battle-ready look, or keep it clean-shaven with sharp, defined cheekbones for the classic marble-statue effect.
Ask your barber for: Textured length on top, a natural matte finish, and a beard trim that keeps things rugged but controlled.
90s/2000s Throwback
Iconic 90's and early 2000's movies like Risky Business are having a moment again. These throwbacks are making a comeback this Halloween, and achieving that look is easy to recreate in the chair. Think short, natural length on top with a defined side part, kept neat rather than slicked to the extreme. It's a classic, collegiate cut that reads instantly recognizable without trying too hard.
Ask your barber for: A short side part with natural texture on top and a clean, low-maintenance finish.
Bad Bunny
After that Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny's look is going to be everywhere this Halloween. His style mixes close-cropped sides with textured, slightly longer hair on top, often paired with a light, sharply lined beard.
Ask your barber for: A tapered fade with texture on top and precise beard lining for that clean, camera-ready edge.
Cowboy
This year's cowboy look is all about letting the hair do the talking. The modern mullet is the move: tapered, textured sides up top with real length and flow in the back, worn out and on show rather than tucked under a hat. Pair it with a rugged, natural beard for the full effect.
Ask your barber for: A modern mullet with tapered sides and enough length in the back to flow, paired with a fuller, natural beard shape.
Tommy Shelby
You knew this one was coming. The Peaky Blinders cut remains a requested style in the shop, and for good reason. Sharp undercut sides, textured length on top, and a stern, composed finish that says don't test me.
Ask your barber for: The Tommy Shelby Package, styled with the Shelby Co. Limited Collection for that signature textured, controlled finish.
Justin Bieber
Bieber's Coachella headline set brought a clean buzz cut paired with a moustache. It's a zero-fuss, high-impact style that trades length for pure confidence, and it's easy to recreate in the chair.
Ask your barber for: A tight, even buzz cut with a crisp neckline, paired with a groomed moustache for the full effect.
Soccer Player
With World Cup energy in the air, soccer-inspired cuts are trending hard. Think sharp fades, bold designs, and clean lines that look good sprinting down a pitch or at a Halloween party.
Ask your barber for: A skin fade with a design or hard part, kept sharp and low-maintenance.
F1 Driver
Clean, sharp, and no-nonsense. This look is all about precision: short sides, a tight fade, and a well-groomed beard or clean shave that looks race-day ready.
Ask your barber for: A tight fade paired with a straight razor shave for that polished, professional finish.
Get Costume-Ready in the Chair
The best costumes start with the right cut, and no costume shop can give you that. Check-in at your local Tommy Gun's and let your barber help you nail whichever look you're going for this Halloween.
