Hello darlings!
As a spooky goth Lady, I have some simple do’s and don’t’s for the spooky time fun that is Halloween! Over the years I’ve seen some very upsetting results when killer costumes become major headaches! Please accept this oh so humble advice, rather than suffering unduly through November!
First, hair color!
If you wish to sport a fantastic new hue for the night I suggest the spray in colors, wigs, or hair chalks. Depending on the color of your natural hair these options can be vibrant and fun without the possible damage of bleaching and semi-demi permanent dyes. There are several zillion wig styling tutorials online now, so “I don’t know how” is less of an excuse than ever before.
Now as a person that regularly bleaches, dyes and cares for such hair year round it’s not a “one and done” situation. I use a harsh process for my hair, and spend weeks between coloring nursing it back to health. Unless you have the time, skills, and patience for this, or the disposable income to trust the process to a salon? Use one of the temporary solutions above.
Next Makeup!
If you aren’t a “makeup person” pick your look with you costume, and practice it at least three times before the day of. I know that seems like a lot, but trust me, you need to know a) you can achieve the look, and b) no adverse effects await you. Applying adhesive the night of to find out your actually allergic, makes for a wretched evening.
You may be able to find an alternative beforehand if you know in advance something won’t work, and that saves frustration when we should be enjoying ourselves.
Finally, Costumes!
Pick one and stick to it, with the options out there today there’s ready made costumes in all shapes and sizes, but be realistic about what you’re willing to put the effort into. I’ve seen fantastic looks made on the tightest budgets and full screen accurate costumes flop for lack of effort on the wearer. If you want to put in effort, then do so, if you don’t that’s fine too. But don’t whine when your black catsuit didn’t turn you into Anne Hathaway or Michelle Pfiefer. And don’t think I’ve forgotten you boys out there, I don’t want to hear any complaints that your cape and hammer didn’t turn you into a Hemsworth!
Costumes should be fun, makeup and hair and all of that are for fun! So please put the amount of effort in you need to go enjoy the holiday, and see what mischief we can all get into! I hope to see all kinds of fun being had this year!