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Halloween Headbands

For a Halloween headband that fits both adults and kids, start with a felt pumpkin. The mini pumpkin headband is the one most shoppers here buy, with a 5.51 in top, a green leaf and a short upright stem, while the larger pumpkin headband with a curly vine measures 7.08 in tall by 7.5 in wide. Both are flat-cut orange felt rather than stuffed, one size and not adjustable, with band openings of 4.7 in and 4.33 in. If a band pinches behind your ears or will not sit over a wig, the two clip-on picks give you a Halloween accent with no band at all.

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  1. Mini felt pumpkin hat with a green leaf and upright stem on a flexible band; one size for adults and kids, 5.51 in top.

  2. Bigger flat felt pumpkin, 7.08 x 7.5 in, with green stem, leaves and a curly pipe cleaner vine on a fabric-wrapped one-size band.

  3. Band-free option: one pair of 1.57 in black glitter devil horns on separate alligator clips, placed wherever your hair or wig allows.

  4. Band-free horror accent: a skin-tone plastic severed hand with black stitch marks on a metal barrette, about 3.5 x 4.2 x 3.2 in.

What to look for

  • Pick the pumpkin by scale: a 5.51 in top reads as a small hat perched on an adult head, while the 7.08 x 7.5 in pumpkin is easier to spot across a room and in group photos.
  • Neither pumpkin band adjusts, so try it on for a few minutes before the party. Thick hair or a wig makes any fixed band sit tighter.
  • These are flat felt shapes, not padded 3D pumpkins. Store them flat rather than squashed in a bin so the top keeps its outline.
  • Both pumpkin headbands are hand wash only. Dab off face paint or makeup gently and let the felt air dry before you put it away.
  • Prefer no band? The black glitter devil horns are about 1.57 in tall on separate alligator clips, so you can set them at the hair roots or into a wig. Brush them lightly before the first wear to catch loose glitter.
  • The severed-hand barrette is about 3.5 x 4.2 x 3.2 in overall, a statement piece rather than a subtle one, so check that size against your hairstyle before you choose it.
  • The larger pumpkin headband lists toddlers 24 months and up. With any headband or clip on a small child, keep an adult nearby and take it off for naps.

Halloween headbands and clips compared

Pick Type Size How it attaches Material In the package
Mini pumpkin headband Headband 5.51 in top; 4.7 in band opening Flexible one-size band, not adjustable Flat-cut orange and green felt 1 headband
Pumpkin headband with vine Headband 7.08 in tall x 7.5 in wide; 4.33 in band opening Flexible fabric-wrapped band, not adjustable Felt, with a curly pipe cleaner vine 1 headband
Black glitter devil horns Hair clips About 1.57 in, clip base to tip Separate metal alligator clips Black glitter over PP plastic 1 pair (2 pieces)
Severed hand hair clip Barrette About 3.5 x 4.2 x 3.2 in overall Silver-tone metal barrette on a round black pad Skin-tone plastic hand 1 clip

Headband or clip: which one stays put?

A headband spreads its hold across the top of the head, so it is often the easier choice for kids who will be running around and for short or fine hair, where a clip has little to grab. Its weak spots are pressure behind the ears and a slippery wig cap. Clips grip one small section of hair, so they sit well on wigs and updos and go exactly where you place them. For a pumpkin costume, the headband is the piece people recognize; for devil or horror looks, clips keep the accent small and let you skip the band entirely.

Frequently asked questions

Will a pumpkin headband fit an adult?

Yes. Both are sold as one size for adults and kids. The mini version's 5.51 in top looks small and playful on an adult, while the 7.08 x 7.5 in pumpkin is the bolder choice if you want it to read from a distance.

Are the pumpkin headbands adjustable?

No. Each has a flexible band, with openings of 4.7 in and 4.33 in, that bends to fit but has no size adjustment. If it feels tight, wear it a little farther back on the head instead of bending the band out of shape.

Are the pumpkins stuffed or 3D?

No. Both are flat-cut felt, not padded, so they look like a shaped flat pumpkin rather than a round one. The mini version has a green felt leaf and upright stem; the larger one adds felt leaves and a curly pipe cleaner vine.

How do the devil horn clips stay in?

Each horn sits on its own metal alligator clip, so you clip them into hair near the roots or into wig fibers and space them however you like. For placement ideas, see our guide to clip-on vs headband devil horns.

Can toddlers wear these?

The larger pumpkin headband lists toddlers 24 months and up. The other picks do not give an age, so for small children choose that one and have an adult watch while it is worn.

Is a costume included with the pumpkin headband?

No. Each pumpkin headband comes on its own. Pair it with an orange top, a tutu or a sweater you already own for a quick pumpkin costume.

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