Embrace your dark aesthetic with these drop-dead gorgeous styles!
If you’ve been glued to Netflix’s Wednesday, you know the queen of darkness herself rocks those iconic jet-black braids like nobody else. Wednesday Addams has turned gloomy gothic style into a mainstream obsession, and honestly? We’re so here for it!
Now that Halloween festives are around the corner, we’ve found the top three Wednesday-inspired hairstyles (plus two bonus looks!) to help you go through the spooky season looking chic and creepy at the same time. Check them out and glam up for the night!
This is THE Wednesday look, the one that started it all. If you want to nail that “I’d rather be solving murder mysteries” vibe, these sleek double braids are your golden ticket.
Start by parting your hair straight down the middle (precision matters, ya’ll). Create two low ponytails at the nape of your neck, then braid each one tightly from root to tip. Then, run a wax stick along your braids to get rid of any flyaways and achieve that super-smooth finish Wednesday would approve of.
Think of this as Wednesday’s fancy dinner look. It’s still dark and mysterious, but with a touch of elegance that even Morticia Addams would admire.
Begin exactly like the classic double braids: middle part, two low ponytails, braid them out. Here’s where it gets fun. Flip each braid to the opposite side of your head and secure them with bobby pins to create a crown shape across your scalp.
For a seamless appearance, grab your nail clippers and carefully snip away those clear elastics you used for the ponytails. If you’re working with bangs, style them using Velcro rollers or a straightener to keep them perfectly straight.
This gala hairstyle is Wednesday’s most intricate glam so far. And it’ll surely make every look of yours special. To recreate, start with two small braids near your face. Next, divide the remaining hair into three equal sections. Braid the middle section straight down into a regular three-strand braid.
Now, with the two side sections, create Dutch braids (that’s the inside-out braid technique). You’ll end up with five braids total. Sounds like a lot, but stick with us! Fold the center braid up on itself, then bring those two Dutch braids back and wrap them around the folded center braid.
For stronger hold, either stitch the braids together with actual thread (yes, really!) or load up on bobby pins. Finally, pull those small face-framing braids back to create loops and tuck them through the Dutch braids for an intricate finish.
Not feeling the ultra-sleek vibe? Maybe you’re channeling different Nevermore Academy students who bring color and chaos to Wednesday’s dark world. Here are some more ideas to choose from.
Curl your hair with a small curling wand until you’ve got bouncy spirals everywhere. Gather the top section into a half ponytail and topsy-tail it (flip the ponytail through itself) for instant volume. Keep your bangs straight if you have them, and you’ll see how Agnes’s quirky style mixes structure with wildness in the best way!
Create bouncy curls with your favorite curler, then tie the top sections into a bun. Here’s the trick: attach your curly strands to the bun one by one, leaving some tendrils loose around your face for that airy, carefree feeling Enid radiates. It’s basically organized chaos since you get the hair equivalent of a rainbow werewolf.
These Wednesday-inspired hairstyles prove you don’t need special skills to look absolutely killer this Halloween. Pick your favorite look and prepare to intimidate (and dazzle) everyone at the costume party. Want even more hair inspiration? Try our hairstyle AI generator to experiment with different looks before committing!
