Crazy Hair Day Ideas (2024)

It’s that time of year again at school to unleash you and your child’s imaginations and create some absolutely crazy hairstyles. We’ve put together a super cute collection of Crazy Hair Day Ideasthat are sure to get you inspired….check them all out now! You could also use many of these Crazy Hair Day Ideas for Halloween. Christmas, or Easter.

WHAT ARE SOME EASY CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS?

Many schools (sometimes as part of Red Ribbon Week) like to have a day where the kids can wear their hair crazy! I think its a fun way to get creative and let your kid have some fun! But it can be overwhelming and can leave you asking many questions. What should I do with hair for Crazy Hair Day?

Crazy Hair Day has also been referred to as Wacky Hair Day! But whatever you call it, let’s celebrate it with a wacky style for the day! Check out these crazy hair ideas we rounded up for you!

WHERE DID CRAZY HAIR DAY ORIGINATE?

I have wondered this and had to do a little research and found out that the first annual Crazy Hair Day celebration took place in San Diego on Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Jennifer Case Nevarez and author Barney Saltzberg met at the annual Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrators in Los Angeles, Jennifer suggested the crazy idea based on the book Crazy Hair Day by Barney Saltzberg. They teamed up with the Children’s Museum and Starbucks to launch a city-wide reading campaign in San Diego to promote the joy of reading and build community . More than 500 BOOKS were donated by Starbucks Coffee Company. More than 500 VOLUNTEERS and celebrity readers read to more than 8,000 children and adults in more than 120 LOCATIONS in San Diego. More than 1500 children and adults WORE CRAZY HAIR according to weebly.com)

EASY CRAZY HAIR DAY STYLE IDEAS

While some of these fun hair styles wouldn’t be considered easy, they are all fun and wacky! I love how creative people can be! It was fun to see all the great ideas out there. With a little bit of a plan and forethought you could easily pull several of these off.

But I know that sometimes you just need something quick and easy…because you are running late or totally forgot about crazy hair day! I got you covered with some simple and quick ways to still get the job done!

SUPPLIES FOR CRAZY HAIR DAY

• bun maker
• bobby pins
• hairspray
• googly eyes
• water bottle
• hair gel
• hair spray glitter
• hair clips
• hot glue
• glue gun
• paper plates
• hair accessories
• temporary hair color
• colored hair spray
• cupcake liner
• hair chalk
• green pipe cleaner
• helium balloons
• hair loops or hair ties

Which one is your favorite? There are so many fun hair ideas to choose from! You are sure to find an idea for your son and/or daughter’s hair from our list above!

CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS WITH FOOD OR DRINK

For some reason these ones are my favorite! I love how creative they are! Does your kid have a favorite food? Let them share it with everyone by wearing it on their head in a wacky and creative way!

1. Messy Bun Ice Cream Cone with On Hair With Erin
2. Donut Hair from Make It & Love It
3. Soda Bottle Hair from HanDIY Tutorials
4. Hamburger Hairstyle from @hairtodream
5. Instant Ramen Noodles from @2candy_land
6. Upside Down Ice Cream Cone from @jennifernozz!
7. Hair Breakfast Plate with Coffee from @aprendiendoconmary
8. Darling Hair Pretzel from Rainbow Road Trip
9. Hershey’s Syrup bottle from @kim_visitacion
10. Cute Skittles hairstyle from @shan.n
11. Cotton Candy Hair from Danita Hickson
12. Cupcake on a Plate Hair from @hobbiesbyheather
13. Mac and Cheese Hair from @danielagibi
14. Vegetable Garden Hair from Bee in Our Bonnet
15. Spaghetti and Meatballs Hair from Diana Jimenez
16. Apple Orchard Hairstyle from Bee in our Bonnet
17. Cupcake Buns

CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS WITH ANIMALS

I love animals and this is a fun way to get clever with your hair. Which one is your favorite?

1. Braided Cat Ears Hairstyle from CGH
2. Unicorn Hairstyle from Princess Hairstyles
3. Bug Head Hairstyle from Bee in our Bonnet
4. Octopus Hairstyle from One Creative Mommy
5. Panda Buns from @alisonlarwoodhairandmakeup
6. Flamingo Bun from LaundryandLipgloss
7. Bunny Hair from Simple As That
8. Magical Unicorn Worm from Lou Lou Girls
9. Create a beautiful butterfly garden from @knsaunde
10. Fun Birds Nest from My Imaginary Blog
11. Beehive Hairstyle frominchmark

EASY LAST MINUTE CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS

1. dinosaur hairstyle
2. spider hairstyle
3. Lalaloopsy hairstyle
4. spider braids
5. crazy hair unicorn style
6. cupcake buns
7. spooky hairstyle
8. bug hairstyle
9. Mohawk style
10. crazy hairstyle with lots of tails, bows and ribbons
11. Glitter hairspray
12. throw on a wig
13. throw on some fun temporary color
14. attach in some toys with bobby pins
15. use toilet paper rolls as curlers
16. twisted pipe cleaners fromArtsy Fartsy Mama

CRAZY HAIR DAY HAIR IDEAS FOR LONG HAIR

1. tall cone hairstyle
2. donut hair style
3. popcorn crazy hairstyle
4. braid two braids and round them on top of head to make Mickey Mouse ears
5. medusa hair from Pretty Hair is Fun
6. braided cat ears from Cute Girls Hairstyles
7. bunny ears out of hair from NickALive!
8. literal balloon braids from Diana Daves
9. helium balloons tied to braids from @clairegrace_
10. rainbow ponytail from @tezberb
11. add high ponytail, rat it, color it green, add eyes for monster hair
12. palm tree hair The Keeper of the Cheerios
13. hair beard from@jessicaguernsey

CRAZY DAY HAIR IDEAS FOR SHORT HAIR

1. Bugs in grass from Bee in Our Bonnet
2. Rubber ducky from @mely_ad
3. Surfer in the hair from Bee in Our Bonnet
4. Star Wars battle from LouLouGirls.com
5. Tractor in Hay from Katja Boumans
6. Golf hair from Di Sweeney
7. Ocean hair from @magycalstorm
8. Car race track from @_jenn5280_
9. Pokemon hair from Stacey Smernes
10. Alien invasion from @clubinhodolipe
11. Cat in the Hat from Jerilynn Stephens
12. Minecraft Keeper from KB Florida
13. Motorcycle ramp from @jehat
14. smores and campfire hair from Pinterest

HOLIDAY CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS

1. Pumpkin Patch from Princess Piggies
2. Plastic Easter Egg Hairstyle from Princess Piggies
3. Thanksgiving turkey from Elissa Prentice
4. Easter Basket hair from On Hair with Erin
5. Reindeer from Simple as That
6. Holiday wreath from Princess Piggies
7. Christmas tree hair from Paint the Moon
8. Snowman Hair from Princess Piggies
9. Santa hat from Babes in Hairland
10. Christmas tree hair from @magic.maker
11. Candy cane hair from @jethat
12. Pumpkin patch from Princess Piggies
13. Bat hair from @prettylittlebraids
14. spider braid from @memorieswithmeg
15. eyeball hair from Princess Hairstyles
16. Mummy Hair from @jehat
17. Christmas Peppermint candy from Pinterest
18. snowman hairstyle
19. jack-o-Lantern pumpkin bun

DISNEY and CHARACTER INSPIRED CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS

1. Ariel from Little Mermaid’s Mermaid Tail Hairstyle from Chasing Our Dreams
2. Rudolph Hairstyle from Princess Piggies
3. Christmas Tree Hairstyle from Paint the Moon
4. Star Wars Hairstyle from Lou Lou Girls
5. Poppy From Trolls Goodwill NCW
6. Barbies skirt from @lalollycakes
7. Minnie Mouse Ears from Pretty Hair is Fun
8. Rapunzel Tower from Pinterest
9. Lego Star Wars hair from Mamamoose
10. minion hair from peekaboo photos

UNIQUE IDEAS FOR CRAZY HAIR DAY

1. Pipe Cleaner Hairstyle from Blue Skies Ahead
2. Surfer Hairstyle from Bee in our Bonnet
3. Rainbow Hairstyle from Hair by Lori
4. Cactus Hair from Girl Loves Glam
5. Artist Pallet from Julie Keegan
6. Clothesline Hair from Evelyn Gibson
7. Volcano hair from Abby Rose
8. fun frog hair from Pinterest
9. dragon hair from @jehat
10. Rainbow Hairstyle fromHair by Lori