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

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!

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

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

EASY LAST MINUTE CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS

dinosaur hairstyle
spider hairstyle
Lalaloopsy hairstyle
spider braids
crazy hair unicorn style
cupcake buns
spooky hairstyle
bug hairstyle
Mohawk style
crazy hairstyle with lots of tails, bows and ribbons
Glitter hairspray
throw on a wig
throw on some fun temporary color
attach in some toys with bobby pins
use toilet paper rolls as curlers
twisted pipe cleaners fromArtsy Fartsy Mama

CRAZY HAIR DAY HAIR IDEAS FOR LONG HAIR

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

CRAZY DAY HAIR IDEAS FOR SHORT HAIR

Bugs in grass from Bee in Our Bonnet
Rubber ducky from @mely_ad
Surfer in the hair from Bee in Our Bonnet
Star Wars battle from LouLouGirls.com
Tractor in Hay from Katja Boumans
Golf hair from Di Sweeney
Ocean hair from @magycalstorm
Car race track from @_jenn5280_
Pokemon hair from Stacey Smernes
Alien invasion from @clubinhodolipe
Cat in the Hat from Jerilynn Stephens
Minecraft Keeper from KB Florida
Motorcycle ramp from @jehat
smores and campfire hair from Pinterest

HOLIDAY CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS

Pumpkin Patch from Princess Piggies
Plastic Easter Egg Hairstyle from Princess Piggies
Thanksgiving turkey from Elissa Prentice
Easter Basket hair from On Hair with Erin
Reindeer from Simple as That
Holiday wreath from Princess Piggies
Christmas tree hair from Paint the Moon
Snowman Hair from Princess Piggies
Santa hat from Babes in Hairland
Christmas tree hair from @magic.maker
Candy cane hair from @jethat
Pumpkin patch from Princess Piggies
Bat hair from @prettylittlebraids
spider braid from @memorieswithmeg
eyeball hair from Princess Hairstyles
Mummy Hair from @jehat
Christmas Peppermint candy from Pinterest
snowman hairstyle
jack-o-Lantern pumpkin bun

DISNEY and CHARACTER INSPIRED CRAZY HAIR DAY IDEAS

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

UNIQUE IDEAS FOR CRAZY HAIR DAY

Pipe Cleaner Hairstyle from Blue Skies Ahead
Surfer Hairstyle from Bee in our Bonnet
Rainbow Hairstyle from Hair by Lori
Cactus Hair from Girl Loves Glam
Artist Pallet from Julie Keegan
Clothesline Hair from Evelyn Gibson
Volcano hair from Abby Rose
fun frog hair from Pinterest
dragon hair from @jehat
Rainbow Hairstyle fromHair by Lori

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