10 Over-the-Top Halloween Makeup Looks to Try This Year

Pop Art Makeup

Channel your inner Warhol with a creative take on an iconic art movement. (via Brit + Co)

Harley Quinn

She may have been corrupted by the Joker, but Harley is still H-O-T. (via Brit + Co)

Bowie Emojis

Pair an Aladdin Sane lightning bolt with your own karaoke version of “Ziggy Stardust” for a Halloween costume that’s sure to turn heads. (via Brit + Co)

Jungle Cat

Definitely not for the intro level makeup artist, but major makeup #goals. RAWRR. (via Brit + Co)

Flamingo

Halloween is truly the best time to let your inner bird shine. (via Brit + Co)

Wonder Woman

It’s your turn to become the feminist-friendly box-office sensation that we all need. (via Brit + Co)

Shepard Fairey Painting

A tribute to Obama is always worthwhile in our book, especially when it’s this creative.

Jem

Clearly, we are as obsessed with ’80s cartoon characters as we are with Halloween makeup. Light pink hair, a simple star, and a bold pink pout will bring your Jem look to life. (via Brit + Co)

Chill

Go crazy with all the blues to nail the icy half of everyone’s favorite Netflix and chill costume. (via Brit + Co)

Madame D from Grand Budapest Hotel

Even though Madame D isn’t in the film for long, we quickly fell in love with her — especially her style. This elderly makeup look may seem tricky, but you can totally handle it! (via Brit + Co)

Jellyfish

Not only will you look like one of the most magical sea creatures to exist, but you’ll be protected from the rain if the sky decides to open up too. (via Brit + Co)

Witch Makeup For Halloween

The OG Halloween costume. Use a little green face paint accented with mossy contouring and a purple lip to get witchy with it in no time. (via Brit + Co)

Half Sugar Skull

Go halfsies on your DIY sugar skull so you don’t have to worry about keeping it symmetrical. Add your favorite lip color and a creative costume for a memorable look. (via Brit + Co)

Robot

You don’t have to wear a spooky costume for Halloween shenanigans; there are getups that can be pretty and a little creepy, too. Take this colorful robot, for example. It blends equal parts artsy beauty with the futuristic fierceness that is sure to get the party talking. (via Brit + Co)

Clown Makeup

A creepy clown has always been a go-to Halloween costume, but this year, why not put a creative, colorful spin on it? Featuring pops of bright blue, lime green, and hot pink, makeup artist Fernanda Machado’s original creation achieves those spooky, artistic vibes you’re longing to channel. (via Brit + Co)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

They fight crime. They eat pizza. They’re named after Italian Renaissance artists. They’re Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! And, let’s face it, they’re the coolest reptile warriors in town. (via Brit + Co)

Zombie Makeup

As much as we love channeling our inner Wonder Woman, pulling off a slightly gorier zombie costume presents the Halloween makeup challenge we crave. Here we’ve created an approachable zombie makeup tutorial so you can still feel like a babe while staying true to the holiday’s spooky vibe. (via Brit + Co)

Creepy Clown

No matter if you’re going as a clown or as a mime, this kinda creepy, kinda cute look will achieve all of your Halloween dreams. (via Brit + Co)

True Colors

Show us what you got with this playful, technicolor makeup DIY that’s definitely open to interpretation.

Cassie Howard from Euphoria

This is one Halloween makeup look you can wear even after Halloween's over. Check out our Euphoria makeup tutorials for more inspo, or create your own eye makeup look. Whatever you do, don't forget the rhinestones! (via Brit + Co)

Rainbow Skull

Brighten up an otherwise dark and spooky look with not one, but all the colors of the rainbow.

Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy

A makeup sponge is key when creating this simple mean green look. (via Brit + Co)

Gorgeous Ghost

Swap the normal ghost sheet for a makeup look that everyone will love. (via Brit + Co)

Trick-or-Treat

We’ll always take some sweets on Halloween — especially when they’re in the form of colorful makeup.

Queen of Hearts

Are Tim Burton fans attending your bash? Then they’ll definitely approve of this look. After all, why not be a queen for Halloween? (via Brit + Co)

Rocket from Guardians of the Galaxy

This raccoon look is pretty dang convincing. Even if you opt for the store- bought costume, this makeup adds that homemade touch we live for. (via Brit + Co)

Millennial Pink

We’re getting Zenon vibes with plenty of sparkly, metallic makeup to match. (via Brit + Co)

Modern Vampire Makeup

Fangs will forever be in fashion. But that doesn’t mean you have to have blood dripping down your chin to let people know what you are. You’re a classy vampire. (via Brit + Co)

Skeleton Makeup from “David S. Pumpkins”

If you’ve yet to see SNL‘s skit, then TBH, you haven’t really lived. Recreate this extremely goofy twist on the traditional Halloween character for guaranteed all-night laughs. (via Brit + Co)

Pop Art Zombie

We live for out-of-the-box zombie looks, and it’s fair to say that this show-stopping peekaboo number hits the mark.

Bombshell Skeleton

Hoping to harness a spooky mood that doesn’t sacrifice style? Look no further than this glam take on the undead. (via Brit + Co)

Zoya the Destroya and Liberty Belle from GLOW

Contouring is key when it comes to creating these wrestler babes’ game faces. Who will win: Zoya or Liberty Belle? (via Brit + Co)

Fairy

This costume at its core is really simple to make, but adding makeup and hair accents will take it from makeshift to masterpiece. (via Brit + Co)

Started from the Bottom Ilana from Broad City

Possibly one of the most epic episode intros of all time, season one’s “Apartment Hunters” begins with a music video short where Ilana looks like an absolute kween. (via Brit + Co)

Woodland Fairy

Minus the butterfly lashes, we would wear this look to a festival. All right, you got us. We’d wear the lashes too. (via Brit + Co)

Olivia Rodrigo Sour Album Cover

All you need for for a Sour Halloween makeup look is your go-to makeup routine and some stickers from the craft store and voilà! (via Brit + Co)

Wisdom Teeth Abbi from Broad City

Season two’s “Wisdom Teeth” episode is arguably one of the best ever. After Abbi gets her wisdom teeth pulled, she takes too much pain medication combined with a ganja-infused smoothie and passes out. Ilana then decides to *paint* her face with makeup while feeling particularly lit. This is THAT look. LOL. (via Brit + Co)

Snapchat Puppy

The trick here is to take a screenshot of yourself in the makeup filter of your choice and then use that as your makeup inspiration photo. (via Brit + Co)

Hocus Pocus Witch Makeup

Who's more iconic than the Sanderson sisters? Those lips, tho. (via Brit + Co)

Dinosaur

Any makeup look that calls for finishing touches of glitter, wins. Tap it on anywhere that your little dino heart desires! (via Brit + Co)

Snapchat Flower Crown Filter

Highlight heavily and contour softly to recreate this popular floral filter. Pro tip: wear lavender or gray contacts to complete the lewk. (via Brit + Co)

Anna from Frozen

Begin by following this tutorial to get your base makeup for this look. For your bronzer, apply in a more circular motion to create her doll-like facial structure. Keep your blush bright pink but blend just on the apples of your cheeks. (via Brit + Co)

Jailbird

Simple tutorial alert! We used the Cat Eye Kit to create these fierce, winged eyes. Continue the eyeliner line down the nose to make a bird beak. (via Brit + Co)

Dalmation

Whether you’re one of 101 or just a solo, spotted pooch this Halloween, you only need to use black and white face paint to create a doggone (get it?) adorable look. (via Brit + Co)

Rainbow

This is actually really simple to recreate — all you need are rainbow cream colors and a small paintbrush or makeup brush to apply them with. (via Brit + Co)

Doll Face

Creepy meets pretty in this eerie Halloween beauty look. (via Brit + Co)

Scarecrow

There’s nothing wrong with keeping it classic for Halloween. Amp up your traditional scarecrow outfit with a little face paint for a pulled-together look in 20 minutes or less. (via Brit + Co)

Zombie Skeleton

Our very own beauty editor knows a thing or two about how to wield makeup for a creepy-meets-gorgeous Halloween makeup look. Talk about a new meaning for the phrase “drop dead gorgeous.”

Frida Kahlo

Trace on a unibrow and you’re well on your way to emulating Frida’s signature look. (via Brit + Co)

Mermaid

Who says that your mermaid dreams have to stay just dreams? With the right pastel makeup and brightly colored mane, you’ll be giving off mermaid vibes in no time. (via Brit + Co)

Elsa from Frozen

Channel Elsa’s icy cool vibes by using a much lighter foundation than you normally would paired with bright cream eyeshadow. (via Brit + Co)

Ursula

Even if you’re not a makeup artist, you can easily recreate this look by capturing the shape of her face. Look at each part before you start painting yourself, and do each step in order.

Pot of Gold

Rainbow hair atop a highlighted and bronzed beauty look makes for one leprechaun-approved Halloween makeup idea. (via Brit + Co)

Purrfect Black Cat

Being a black cat is always a solid option. Grab your liquid liner to DIY this look. Don’t forget the ears! (via Brit + Co)

Cheshire Cat

“If you don’t know where you want to go, then it doesn’t matter which path you take.”

Snapchat Bee Filter

Dramatic lashes and yellow cream makeup go a long way when it comes to pulling off this popular — or should we say buzzy — Snap filter. (via Brit + Co)

Vampire

This vamp costume is perfect for the dark-haired, busy gal on a budget. It doesn’t take a vampire’s life span (AKA eternity) to make — and with just a few easy steps you’re transformed into a picture-perfect creature of the night! (via Brit + Co)

Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” Makeup

Katy Perry is undeniably the queen of costumes. So, why not take a page out of her book and DIY her standing ovation-worthy “Dark Horse” look? (via Brit + Co)

Lion

We’re always down to be the queen of the jungle for Halloween. (via Brit + Co)

La Croix

Pick your fave fizzy flavor and you’re sure to win the contest. After all, La Croix is life. (via Brit + Co)

Mad Hatter

This makeup is an understated version inspired by the original and is really easy to recreate. And yes, those are fake eyelashes we used as eyebrows for the ultimate Halloween hack win! (via Brit + Co)

Caterpillar and Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland

Whooooo are yoooooou? (via Brit + Co)

Unicorn

Pastel hair and makeup, a flower crown, a white body suit, and a unicorn horn make for one seriously simple Halloween look. (via Brit + Co)

Andy Warhol’s Marilyn

Head to your local beauty store and grab all the pink face paint you can to get ready to rock your inner pop self. (via Brit + Co)

David Bowie

“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” (via Brit + Co)

Barbie

This makeup look is super subtle and totally customizable to your favorite shades. As long as you have a pink lip, you're good to go. (via Brit + Co)

The Joker

Ugh, it’s just so sexy-creepy, we can’t. (via Brit + Co)

Trump

All you need is some bigly orange bronzer to make this your greatest Halloween look ever. No Halloween has ever been this great before. It’s the greatest. (via Brit + Co)

The Nightmare Before Christmas

It’s never too early to start the Christmas festivities. Try out this simple makeup DIY from The Nightmare Before Christmas to jumpstart the holiday season. (via Brit + Co)

Pretty Zombie

The living dead? More like the living drop-dead gorgeous. (via Brit + Co)

How to Replicate This Babe-worthy Zombie Costume

Step 1: Zombie Halloween Makeup Prep

Apply a full-coverage foundation like Too Faced Born This Way Foundation ($45) that’s one to two shades lighter than your skin tone. This will help with that sallow, not so full-of-life look.

Step 2: Contour

First, contour the hollows of your cheeks, temples, around your hairline, down into your jawline, and your neck using a neutral bronzer like NU Evolution Bronzer in Portofino ($38), then go over these spots with a deep gray shadow to add that cold, deadly vibe.

Step 3: Start Zombie Eyes

Contour: Use a fluffy shadow brush to apply a deep charcoal shadow to the inside and outside corners of your eyes.

Blood Base: Apply a red eyeshadow to the center of your eyelids, along your under-eye areas, and up into your temples.

Highlight and Deepen: Add a silver shimmer to your brow bones and a deep black to the crease underneath your eyes.

Step 4: Back to Your Base

Now apply Cover FX Total Cover Cream Foundation ($42) to the t-zone of your face with a flat foundation brush to brighten and give more dimension to your overall look.

Step 5: Start Bite Wound

Contour: Apply the same charcoal shadow around the corners and lower lip.

Wound Prep: Apply Mehron Spirit Gum ($13) to the center of your lip, extending above and below your upper and lower lip line. Let this dry for around 2-5 minutes.

Step 6: Add Veins To Your Zombie Halloween Makeup

While the spirit gum dries, move on and apply Ben Nye Créme Colors in Gray ($8) with a very fine-pointed paintbrush along your forehead to create veins. Apply Ben Nye Créme Colors in Fresh Cut ($8) in random places over the gray to give a more realistic finish.

Step 7: Complete Bite Wound

Apply Ben Nye Créme Colors in Red ($8) over the spirit gum you applied to your lip before. Mix in a little maroon and black to take the look to the next level.

Finishing Touches

Start off by applying white squiggle lines similar to the veins on your forehead coming out of your eyes to get the base and shape right.

Now, using a variation of the gray, maroon, red, and black créme colors, create the depth in all the veins coming out of your eyes. Apply a little mascara and deepen your brows if needed. You can really elevate this look by adding a pair of light gray contacts like we put on Kristina!

Share your looks with us by tagging us on Instagram, and for more costume inspiration, follow us on Pinterest. You can also check out our other Halloween Makeup Looks!

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.