Costume Accessories
Wigs, makeup and contacts for Halloween
If you’re getting ready for Halloween, you may have a costume picked out, but many people don’t think about choosing coordinating accessories. In fact, the right accessories can make the difference between a contest-winning costume and a complete flop.
Selecting Costume Wigs
There are a number of Halloween wigs available to add to any costume. The cheapest wigs are made of flexible plastic formed into the shape of a head of hair. These wigs are great for a child’s costume, because they’re durable, easy to wear and kids love their bright colors. Higher quality wigs are made from individual strands of plastic or synthetic hair.
If you’re going to dress up as a celebrity or movie star, choose a Halloween costume wig with a style and color that closely resembles real hair. Or, try a brightly colored wig if you’re dressing as a clown, cartoon character or any other fanciful costume. There are wigs available for practically any costume you can think up!
Selecting Halloween Makeup
The right makeup can really transform your Halloween look. However, it’s important to make sure that you don’t choose makeup that will lead to damaged skin or breakouts. Choose high quality greasepaint makeup and apply sparingly so your skin can breathe. You can also use regular makeup if it suits your costume, since it is already specially formulated to be gentle on the skin. Of course, you should always remove makeup promptly and use a gentle cleanser and facial lotion or conditioner once Halloween is over!
Selecting Halloween Contact Lenses
So you’ve picked out your Halloween costume, makeup and wig – what else can you do to give your costume that final touch? Why not pick out some costume accessories for your eyes? Colored contact lenses give your costume that extra edge of believability or creepiness, and some can even change your pupil shape. If you’re dressing up as a cat, pick Halloween contacts with slit-like pupils, or choose white lenses if you’re planning on going as a zombie or red lenses for a vampire costume. You can also get natural colored lenses if you simply want to replicate the look of a real-life historical figure, a celebrity or a fictional character.
