23 Vampire Hairstyles for Men: Stand Out This Halloween

When transforming into a creature of the night this Halloween, your hairstyle can make or break your vampire persona. Whether you’re channeling classic Dracula, modern Edward Cullen, or something unique, the right vampire hairstyle will elevate your costume from mundane to mesmerizing.

 Here are 23 vampire-inspired looks to help you command attention at any Halloween gathering.

Classic Vampire Styles

Slicked-Back Aristocrat

The quintessential vampire look features hair slicked straight back from the forehead with a high shine. Apply pomade to damp hair, comb back with no part, and set with strong-hold hairspray. For authentic 18th-century vampire flair, add temporary gray highlights at the temples to suggest centuries of undead existence.

The Count’s Widow’s Peak

Accentuate or create a widow’s peak with dark eyeshadow or temporary hair color. Style hair back and away from the face with medium-hold gel. This distinctive hairline immediately evokes Dracula and classic vampire imagery. It works particularly well with dark hair and a pale complexion.

Romantic Victorian Waves

For longer hair, create loose waves reminiscent of Victorian aristocracy. Use a 1-inch curling iron on mid-lengths to ends, then brush out gently for soft, romantic waves. Pull sides back loosely with a velvet ribbon for period authenticity. Consider a temporary black or deep burgundy color spray for added drama.

The Nosferatu

Inspired by the 1922 film, this distinctive style requires temporary bald caps or white makeup to create a receding hairline. The remaining hair is styled flat against the head with theatrical styling wax. Complete with pointed prosthetic ears for a truly haunting silent film monster look.

Transylvanian Pompadour

Create height at the front with a classic pompadour, then slick the sides tightly. The contrast between volume on top and sleekness on the sides creates a dramatic silhouette perfect for aristocratic vampires. Add temporary gray streaks at the temples for aged gravitas.

Modern Vampire Vibes

The Edward Cullen Disheveled Quiff

Made famous by the Twilight series, this contemporary vampire style features tousled, textured hair with a messy quiff. Apply texturizing spray to damp hair, blow dry while tousling with fingers, and finish with light-hold wax worked through with fingertips for piece-y definition.

Lost Boys Mullet Revival

Channel the 1980s vampire classic with a modern mullet interpretation. Keep the top and sides textured and voluminous with the back longer and slightly wilder. Apply sea salt spray for gritty texture and movement. Complete with dark kohl eyeliner for authentic 80s vampire rebellion.

Undercut with Blood-Red Tips

Combine a sharp undercut with longer hair on top dyed with a temporary blood-red color spray focused on the tips. Style the top with volume and movement, allowing the colored ends to create a dynamic effect. Perfect for the fashion-forward modern vampire.

The Lestat Long Layers

Inspired by Interview with the Vampire, this shoulder-length cut features face-framing layers styled with volume and slight waves. Use a round brush while blow-drying to create movement, then define separate strands with a lightweight styling cream for that perfect immortal sheen.

Slick Side Part

Create a deep side part and apply high-shine pomade for a sophisticated, sinister look. Comb sides tightly against the head while leaving the top slightly fuller. This boardroom-to-blood-drinking style works well for vampires who maintain modern professional appearances.

Extreme Undead Aesthetics

Blood-Drenched Spikes

Create textured spikes throughout using strong-hold gel, then apply “blood” (costume blood or red-tinted hair gel) at the tips so it appears to be dripping down. This dramatic style suggests a fresh approach and works well for vampires with a flair for the theatrical.

Centuries-Old Decay

Style hair with intentional disarray to suggest centuries spent in a coffin. Apply dry shampoo or white temporary color spray throughout for a dusty, ancient appearance. Add small twigs, cobwebs, or miniature plastic spiders for a truly decrepit vampire who’s just awakened after decades.

Dracula Reanimated Mohawk

Create a dramatic mohawk with extreme height at the center of the head. Add temporary white or gray streaks to suggest age while maintaining the punk aesthetic. This style perfectly merges classic vampire mythology with rebellious modern attitudes.

Two-Toned Death Rocker

Slick back one side tightly against the scalp while teasing the other side into wild volume. Apply temporary black color to one side and white or gray to the other, representing the vampire’s dual existence between life and death. Secure with strong-hold hairspray.

Gothic Vampire Dreadlocks

For men with dreadlocks or temporary faux locs, incorporate deep red ribbons or synthetic hair throughout. Add metal cuffs or small bat-shaped beads to certain locs for gothic flair. This style works well for portraying ancient vampires from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Quick Vampire Transformations

Midnight Oil Slick

For a last-minute vampire transformation, apply generous amounts of gel for an intense wet look as if you’ve just emerged from the crypt. Comb back tightly from the forehead with visible comb lines. The extreme shine creates an otherworldly, predatory appearance.

Shadow-Swept Fringe

Style hair forward into a dramatic fringe that partially covers one eye. Apply black temporary color spray for maximum darkness. This mysterious style suggests a vampire who lurks in shadows, watching potential prey from dark corners.

Bloodline Accent

Maintain your regular hairstyle but add a distinctive “bloodline” – a streak of deep red temporary color starting from the temple and running through the hair. This subtle vampire indicator works well for modern interpretations that blend into human society.

The Freshly Turned

Style your hair in intentional disarray as if you’ve just experienced the traumatic transformation from human to vampire. Add texturizing powder at the roots for height and chaos, leaving ends more defined. Pair with makeup that suggests the last stages of humanity fading away.

Grave Dirt Texture

Apply dry shampoo liberally throughout hair to create a matte, dusty texture suggesting your recent emergence from the grave. Style in messy, uneven sections with fingers rather than a comb for an authentic “just rose from the dead” aesthetic.

Historical Vampire Variations

1970s Vampire Disco King

Channel the vampires of the disco era with collar-length hair styled away from the face with pronounced volume. Use a round brush while blow-drying to create the distinctive outward flip at the ends. Add temporary highlights in front for dimension. Pair with period-appropriate wide-collared shirts for maximum effect.

Medieval Vampire Knight

For longer hair, create a half-up style with the top section pulled back tightly while the bottom remains loose. Add small braids throughout the loose section, incorporating thin leather cords or black ribbon. This style evokes ancient military vampires turned during medieval battles.

Regency Era Blood Lord

Style hair in short, tousled curls reminiscent of early 19th-century aristocracy. Apply pomade for definition and separation of curls around the face while keeping the sides shorter. This refined look suggests a vampire who once moved through the highest echelons of Regency society.