hosting a virtual Halloween Party

Need to “raise spirits” among your team members? Give them a treat by hosting a virtual Halloween Party, complete with costume/hair contests, big fun, and plenty of creativity. We’ll provide you with all the tricks to pull off a positively boo-tiful event!

It’s a trying time for morale in the workplace – and finding opportunities to let off some steam, celebrate your team, and keep motivation going is more important than ever. Your virtual Halloween party may not be in person…but it can have all the personal touches that bring a gathering to life. Let’s get started….

Set the scene with a FREE Joico backdropOur creative team conjured up some seriously spooky backdrops that you can download and use to spice up your virtual party. Grab them here!

Treat your teamSending ahead party bags of sweets is always a good idea; but handing out virtual treats (like links to free iTunes or Amazon gift cards is a modern way to get the party started.

Best pumpkin (hair-color) showcase:To keep team members excited about their work – and demo some red-hot ginger ideas — invite them to show pics of their best pumpkin-spice hair-color looks

Create a Halloween Happy HourEmail out a drink list that inspires guests to mix up a potent potion or two if they want to imbibe. A few ideas:

Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale
Pumpkin Pie Martini (use vanilla vodka and pumpkin-spice syrup)
Hot spiced cider with whiskey
Poisoned Apple-tini
Blood Orange Margarita

Offer a virtual haunted-house experienceTake your team on virtual tours of real-life locations with big-time creep factor. Some points of interest:

Host a costume and hairdo contestUrge attendees to show up in full (waist-up!) costume, and announce contest categories before the party – i.e., funniest, scariest, most glam, creative, etc. During your Zoom gathering, you can have guests cast votes using your video platform’s polling feature (or private chat); when votes are tallied, winners can receive virtual prizes, like online gift cards. Need inspo? We’ve got a few ‘do ideas and how-to’s that’ll bag the grand prize.

COSTUME CREATIVITY

Seventies Angel

Calling all Charlie girls who want to reinvent that iconic, chandelier-layered haircut so celebrated in the 70’s. Joico Guest Artist, Ricardo Santiago, shows you how to style this sexy, graduated look with his blow-dryer, a couple of round brushes, and a few magic products, including K-PAK Color Therapy Glossing Oil, Dream Blowout Thermal Protection Crème, and JoiFull Volumizing Styler.

Costume: a red one-piece bathing suit, if you dare.
Watch Ricardo’s quick-and-easy video here!

A Sexy Rabbit-Of-A-Siren

Bring out your inner “Jessica” with an intensely styled ginger look that’s sexy as can be, from Joico Artistic Team, Leticia McKay. It starts with getting your hands a long, red wig (not Mermaid-long — but long nonetheless!). Then, follow these steps from Leticia….

Part hair deeply to the side
Create pin curls all over the head using your fingers, and secure in place with a clip. Allow to cool for extra staying power.
On the side with most hair, elevate the fringe area, apply Joico Design Works, and clip back to set a “swoop.”
Gently brush out curls and remove front clip.

Costume: An emerald-green, blingy gown from a vintage or thrift store.

90’s Pop Star Babe

Want to hit the Nineties one more time? Try this playful, curled ponytail look with step-by-steps from Joico Global Brand Ambassador, Larisa Love. All you need is JoiShape Shaping and Finishing Spray and Weekend Hair Dry Shampoo. Catch the step-by-steps here!

Costume: black over-the-knee socks, black pleated mini skirt, white blouse tied at the waist, gray cardigan sweater.

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Hollywood Go Lightly

Joico Celebrity Artist, Jill Buck, of 901 Salon, has recreated that classic, coquettish updo, perfect if you dare to wear elegant Hollywood hair. Watch her video how-to’s; plus get tips for using Defy Damage and K-PAK Color Therapy to bring your look to life.

Costume: a little black dress, faux tiara, pearl earrings.

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Twenties Flapper Girl

Ready to get your Charleston on? Joico Global Brand Storyteller, Olivia Smalley, recreates her flapper character for a Murder Mystery party – showing you exactly how to conjure up a long, curled style, complete with get-into-the-role accessories. (Want clues? There’s a wide-barrel curling iron and Body Shake Texturizing Finishing Spray involved!).

Costume: a silver sequin dress, long faux cigarette, and hair-net/feather comb embellish the look.