How to dress a child as a witch for Halloween

On the eve of All Saints' Day, or Halloween, it's time to think about choosing a suitable costume.

If you prefer bright and colorful images filled with mysticism and mystery, a witch outfit will suit you. This classic character has long become a regular at fashionable masquerade parties, carnivals and youth gatherings.

And the image of a fairy-tale witch, enchanting and funny, was especially loved by children and teenagers.

Step 1. Choose the appropriate type of image!

Before you start going through your wardrobe in search of a “witch” outfit, you need to think about the type of your character, the details of his appearance and costume.

Which image of a witch you should choose depends on your imagination and preferences. The most popular options are:

1. Elegant dark sorceress;
2. Old Witch;
3. Dear witch;
4. Fairytale witch.

Each type of this image has its own characteristics.

We will explain below exactly how they differ and how to create the basis for them.

Elegant dark sorceress

This look is perfect for those who prefer sophisticated outfits. A seductive witch can wear a beautiful tight-fitting dress (preferably evening) or a short skirt and corset. A deep neckline in a suit is especially welcome.

High-heeled shoes or boots will serve as a unique addition.

The prototypes for your image can be characters from famous films: “Maleficent”, “Dark Shadows”, “Viy”, “Snow White and the Huntsman” (in the first photo), “American Horror Story: Coven” or “Snow White and the Huntsman”, “Grim” shadows", "Salem".

You can see them in the photo below.

Effective, isn't it? This look will be the brightest and most eye-catching at any costume party.

Old Witch

If you already transform, then thoroughly.

If these words are about you, then choose the image of a scary old witch.

Such a character will resemble the well-known Baba Yaga, with her unkempt shaggy hair, hooked nose and dark, lean skin.

In addition to the classic appearance of the Russian Yaga, you can opt for its foreign version: an old witch with bright green skin, a hooked nose and warts on the skin.

The outfit of such a witch does not at all resemble clothes from an expensive boutique - on the contrary, for a costume you will need the oldest and most unusable dress (or robe), which can be specially cut or frayed for greater effect.

Cute witch

Not all sorceresses are evil. Among them there are also kind, cheerful characters.

Let us remember, for example, Sabrina from the series of the same name or the heroine Cassie Nightingale from the series “The Good Witch”. Such witches resemble people more than evil spirits, but a certain mystical charm and element of mystery are not alien to their image.

The advantage of such a witch's costume is that it does not require a lot of makeup, although you can spice up the appearance with the help of elaborate body art on the face or false eyelashes with rhinestones.

Fairytale witch

This image came straight from the pages of well-known fairy tales.

A typical witch in a long mesh skirt, with a broom and an old scarf on her head, tied with a bow in the style of Solokha from the famous “Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka.”

However, you can modernize this image by making it look like characters from the fantasy world - fairies and elves.

The costume of such an enchanting witch will suit both children and adults. It may consist of a long dress, a beautiful tiara and a cloak.

And to make the witch look even more like a fairy, you can attach wings to her back (they can be made from wire and colored mesh or light fabric).

Step 2. Apply spectacular witch makeup

To create a bright image of a good sorceress or an evil witch, you need to find the most colorful cosmetics in your arsenal (perhaps even the most unusual colors for you). Makeup should cover not only the face, but also open areas of the body - neck, décolleté, arms.

Let's consider the traditional version of the “witch” make-up:

1. First, we will prepare the skin of the face.
   Apply cream as a base.
2. Witches are usually quite pale.
   Therefore, we will apply white powder or a light foundation to the face, distributing it evenly over the skin.
3. For the eyes, you can use combinations of black, blue and silver, lining the contours of the eyes with elaborate ornate lines.
   Step-by-step application of such eye makeup in the smoky eyes style is shown in the figure.

Another eye makeup option is long black arrows and bright pink shadows.
You can see how to apply cosmetics correctly in the following video.

If you are a fan of face art, you can draw abstract patterns, luxurious ornaments, images of plants or wings on your face (here you can give free rein to your imagination).

If you want to apply makeup rather than makeup, the following video will be useful to you. It shows how you can visually change the shape of your face and its features, creating the image of an evil witch.

Children's witch makeup is created in a similar way: after applying the base, the face is painted in the desired color using blush, powder or foundation.

Since children's skin is delicate, you should check its reaction to cosmetics (to do this, apply the cosmetic product to the skin of the child's hands).

You can also use special children's hypoallergenic cosmetics.

One of the makeup options for the image of a witch for a girl with elements of body art is shown in the pictures:

For an older girl, you can do simple, elegant makeup with a light hazy effect, shading the cheeks and highlighting the eyes.

One of the most spectacular images for a party is considered to be a cat one. We'll tell you how to choose a costume and create an original cat makeup for Halloween.
And if your partner chose the brutal image of Dracula, we’ll show you how to make a costume and apply makeup yourself.

Step 3. Witch hairstyle

There can be several hair styling options to create the image of a dark sorceress. Most of them will require you to let your hair down and make it full.

A slight carelessness of the hairstyle is even welcome.

However, if you choose the image of an elegant witch, you need to style your hair neatly and stylishly. They can be straightened, giving the strands perfect evenness, or curled, adding volume to the hairstyle.

You can also do a bouffant in the style of Elvira (a kind of “hello” from the eighties).

It is ideal for medium length hair and those with bangs. (pictured left)

The hairstyle of a fashionable witch can be complemented with colored or gray (pictured on the right) strands. To do this, you can use special artificial curls or paint cans for temporary hair coloring.

Don't be afraid to experiment with your hairstyle! Try to create a real “witch” styling with an asymmetry effect, using the strongest hold varnish.

Another hairstyle option is the popular Crow's Nest. To do this style, you need to twist the strands in the form of a nest and secure them with 10 bobby pins.

Step 4. Do a Halloween manicure

When creating the image of a witch, you need to pay attention to details, in particular, manicure. There may be several options:

1. Solid coloring of nails (black, red, burgundy, brown, purple).
2. Elements of simple ornaments.
3. Special stickers for nails.
4. Professional manicure with a pattern.
5. Overhead tips.

For a manicure It’s better to choose bright varnishes and pattern colors for nails, because the shockingness of your image will depend on this detail.

STEP 5. Where to get a witch costume for Halloween?

A witch's outfit consists of several traditional elements that are integral attributes of any witch.

So, the wardrobe of a dark sorceress includes the following:

1. Hat. Its classic version is a tall cone in black, green or purple with a wide brim. It can be made from thick cardboard and fabric, and decorated with various buckles, straps, stars, nets, cobwebs, toy spiders or bats.

Skirt. A dark skirt is a classic outfit option for a witch. An elegant look will look great with a sophisticated long skirt, a more relaxed look with a short one, and a fabulous look with a baggy mesh skirt that resembles rags.

Cape or cloak. This element of the costume can be added at will. It can be made from light glossy fabric or mesh, and decorated in the same way as a hat.

Fishnet tights. They are ideal for elegant sorceresses and cute witches.

Children's costumes can be made from similar elements. They will have one distinctive feature - the color scheme. Colorful outfits are perfect for girls, which can be decorated with flowers and bows.

Step 6 – Finally, let's select accessories

As we complete our preparations for the Halloween party, let’s pay attention to the accessories for the witch look.

1. unusual handbags a la Shapoklyak;
2. brooms;
3. magic wands with stars at the ends;
4. toy spiders;
5. lizards, snakes or bats;
6. ribbons, silk bows;
7. antique pendants, large earrings;
8. talismans, tarot cards and other attributes of a true witch.

Follow the tips above and your witch outfit will stand out at any costume party!

In conclusion, a few more photos of witch Halloween costumes for girls and women that may inspire you. Choose a suitable image of a witch, and be sure: your guests will be enchanted and bewitched by your costume!

Today, Halloween has become a holiday for which costumes are specially sewn, hairstyles and makeup are selected. Everyone wants to look unusual and terribly beautiful. Children especially love to try on the images of ghouls and other evil spirits. It is important to remember that the makeup you want to do for Halloween for your children is different from makeup for adults: all components must be hypoallergenic and not harm the baby’s delicate skin.

Types of makeup

First of all, it is important to determine for yourself what material you will use. There are several types of paint for creating Halloween makeup:

1. Face painting.
2. Theater makeup.
3. Face chalks.

The good thing about face painting is that it is easy to apply. Like watercolor paints, it is diluted with water, over time it does not crumble, does not flow, and does not stain clothes. The main advantages of this makeup are its environmental friendliness and hypoallergenicity, which is important when doing makeup for children.. It's not cheap, but one package is enough to celebrate Halloween several times.

Theater makeup is much heavier than the previous type of paint, and over time it can crack and stain the child’s clothes. In the light it shimmers with a greasy sheen.

One of the budget options for children's makeup is face crayons. These are non-toxic paints that are easy to apply with your fingers or a regular sponge. Disadvantage: They wear out quickly.

Materials

You will need pencils and eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, concealer, blush, and powder. Depending on the paint base used to apply makeup, you will need makeup removers.

Tools

Brushes of various thicknesses and textures, cotton sponges, napkins and discs.

Blending Basics

The first step is to check the skin's reaction to the paint. To do this, a small layer of paint is applied to the child’s wrist. If within an hour there are no allergic reactions in the form of a rash, dryness or irritation, then you can safely get to work. Before directly applying makeup, it is recommended to lubricate the child’s skin with baby cream.

Types of makeup

As for any holiday, children's makeup that decorates a child's face on Halloween has its own characteristics and popular techniques. The most common images:

A vampire

The children's image of the main vampire on Halloween involves the use of three main color components: white, red and black. To begin, apply the white component to the face using a sponge. It can be made from a mixture of cornstarch, flour and 3 drops of glycerin.

To make the face more frighteningly pale, add a few drops of blue or purple food coloring to the composition.

Then, using liquid eyeliner or eyeliner, draw in the eyebrows, clearly defining two small arches. Dark gray or black eye shadow is used to cover the upper and lower eyelids. Makeup is applied to the cheekbones and chin using paint of the same color.

The lips are highlighted with bright red, and with a rich scarlet, using a thin brush, the fangs are drawn in the corners, depicting blood. If the streaks turn out to be uneven, you should shade them, imitating Dracula’s recent meal.

Cat

One of the popular images among little lovers of the mystical holiday is the image of a cat. The main features of the makeup are a mustache, a black nose and cat eyes. To make a cat baby make-up, you must first apply foundation to the face.

To do this, use standard products to even out complexion, for example, foundation or mousse.

To draw a cat's nose, paint over the tip of the child's nose with black, giving it a triangular shape. In the same tone, draw a thickened line downwards, ending it at the line of contact with the upper lip. Several lines are drawn from the nasolabial fold, imitating a mustache.

To give the eyes a cat-like almond-shaped cut, draw a clear line above the level of the eyelashes, bringing the tail up. Emphasizing the lips is optional. If you feel the look is not complete, apply a bright red, dark red or pink shade.

A pretty simple Halloween makeup look. Using a dark pencil or eyeliner, draw an arched line above the eyebrows. Golden shades are shaded under the eyebrows. Black eyeshadow is applied to the eyelids. Red horns are drawn on both sides of the forehead. The children's image of the devil is ready.

Mummy

An interesting option for children for Halloween is mummy makeup. The main thing here is to properly create the appearance of wrinkled skin.. To do this, prepare the preparation in the evening - dip a paper towel in the coffee and leave it to dry without squeezing. Using a wooden spatula, a mixture of corn starch and flour is applied to a small area of ​​skin, and a piece of a previously prepared towel, slightly wrinkled by hand, is placed on top. The same principle applies to all remaining uncovered areas of the face. Next, the entire face and neck are wrapped in gauze, covering it with colorless powder on top.

Witch

In most cases, the witch has an unhealthy complexion with a brownish-green tint. Therefore, for this type of makeup, a green base is applied. The cheekbones, nose and chin stand out. Brown spots are shaded on top with light touches of a sponge. Black or brown wrinkles run down from the inner corners of the eyes. Apply eyeliner to the eyelids. The eyebrows are darkened, giving them a heavy and voluminous appearance. The lips are highlighted with dark red lipstick and the look of a witch for Halloween is ready.

Clown

Children's Halloween clown makeup varies by type:

1. Classical.
2. Clown with non-standard eyes and mouth, beige complexion.
3. A dark-faced clown with a sad expression on his face.

Regardless of the clown image you choose for your child for Halloween, the application technique will be identical for everyone. First of all, apply the first layer of white or flesh-colored makeup. Then, using a brush, dark colors are drawn on the desired areas, highlighting arched eyebrows, enlarged lips and rosy cheeks. Very often, for children's Halloween makeup, they draw a kind clown, which is characterized by a big smile. Using a black pencil and white paint you can draw large teeth.

Doll

Another common Halloween makeup for girls is a doll. A foundation is applied to the face that matches the child’s skin tone. The lips are covered with a small layer of powder to give them a slight pallor. The cheekbones are highlighted with pink blush. The eyes are drawn using a black pencil (lines on the upper eyelid) and liquid eyeliner (large eyelashes are drawn on the top and bottom of the eye). The inner corners of the eyes are highlighted with a shimmering white shade. Lip makeup comes down to applying a dark red or pink shade with a brush in the center of a small circle.

Spider-Man

A common Halloween look for boys is Spider-Man. Without forgetting to first apply protective baby cream to the child’s skin, contours around the eyes are drawn with thick black paint.

Then we cover the entire face with red paint, avoiding only the outlined area around the eyes. You can apply the paint with a sponge, cotton pad or your hands.. Next, the “eye sockets” are shaded with gray or white paint. The final touch is to draw black lines representing a web.

Now all that’s left to do is choose the Halloween makeup you like together with your child and start making it. Good luck to you and have a happy holiday!

The celebration of Halloween in our country is becoming larger every year. Everyone wants to look spectacular at an All Hallows' Day party. Therefore, it is important to choose an image, an appropriate outfit and make a scary Halloween makeup.

Content:

DIY scary Halloween makeup

You can do original makeup for the scariest day of the year yourself, using cosmetics or aqua makeup. Below are options that will make a girl the star of any party.

Makeup “Corpse Bride”

The image of this bright character implies the presence of an old wedding dress (preferably torn, dirty), a blue wig, a flower wreath and a veil. In addition, you need to do the appropriate Halloween makeup at home.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. A pale face can be achieved using various means. The first is a mixture of blue shadows with white powder, and the second is a pale blue makeup. Also, do not forget about the whole body so that the image is complete.
2. Next, outline the eyes (the area around the eyebrows and under the lower eyelid) with purple and blue. Use the same shade to highlight the line of the nose, temples, and cheekbones. This is done in order to emphasize thinness. Fill in the eyelids with white pencil to create huge eyes.
3. Outline the white area with black. Draw eyelashes along the outer side, highlighting the nostrils. Particular attention to the eyebrows. They should be thin and quite original in shape. For their clarity, eyeliner is used. Plus, you need to draw the pupils in such a way that the bride’s gaze is directed upward.
4. Apply bright pink lipstick to your lips and attach a deep blue wig.
5. The final touch is a golden wreath. The bright image of the cartoon heroine is ready.

Harley Quinn from Suicide Squad

Following the success of the movie Suicide Squad, this character is one of the most sought after characters at Halloween parties. Harley is the crazy, merciless and charismatic girlfriend of the Joker.

Makeup can be done step by step as follows:

1. Apply a light foundation to your face. Using shadows or paints, accent the eyes with pink and blue, like the character’s. Blend thoroughly, as if the paint had spread across the cheeks.
2. Apply bright red lipstick to your lips. You can add glitter on top.
3. Highlight the line of the nose, cheekbones and temples in a darker tone. Use black paint to outline your face from the forehead to the neck under the chin. At the cheeks, the line should become oblique, passing through the lower part of the cheekbones.
4. Highlight your eyebrows. Outline the lips with black, making small strokes with a brush. The same careless stripes should run along the nose, on the black line of the cheekbones, next to the eyebrows. Add white to the lower lip and upper lip.
5. All that remains is to put on a spectacular, memorable wig and choose a suitable costume.

Cat image: execution sequence

Cat makeup for Halloween is easy and won't take much time. This image is popular due to its mysticism, as well as “collaboration” with sorcerers and witches. To work, you will need a minimum of cosmetics: mascara, black pencils of different thicknesses, bright coral lipstick, light green eye shadow, blush and foundation for the face.

The process is divided into stages:

1. Having transformed the skin of the face with a tonal foundation and highlighting the cheekbones, you need to move on to the eyes. You can outline your eyes with a sharp black pencil or liquid eyeliner. You definitely need to make arrows. Apply green shadows to the upper and lower eyelids, blend the black pencil on top for greater expressiveness.
2. Apply eyelashes top and bottom. It is best to choose a lengthening mascara.
3. Using a pencil, paint over the tip of the nose and draw a line to the upper lip. Outline its outer part also in black.
4. Add mustache dots and apply lipstick or bright gloss on your lips. The makeup is ready, all that remains is to choose a beautiful outfit and attach the ears and tail.

Drawing spectacular lips

If you need to do makeup for a doll or witch for Halloween, special attention should be paid to the lips. The correct choice of tone largely determines how well the makeup will look.

Below is one option:

1. Outline your lips with a black pencil, drawing a thicker line in the corners.
2. Carefully paint your lips with bright purple lipstick.
3. Paint the middle of the upper and lower lips with a white or light pink tone. You can add a drop of transparent glitter.

Eye-catching makeup with a skull element

Skull makeup for half the face requires care and black and white makeup. It goes great with a leather jacket or a black slim dress.

Instructions for implementation:

1. Using white makeup or powder, lighten one half of the face.
2. Paint half of the nose black, outline only one eye, draw a line from the ear to the corner of the lips.
3. Completely fill in the eye, making a thicker dark base near the ear, moving towards the chin.
4. Using a brush, draw vertical stripes on the lips from shortest to longest.
5. Blend the black over your lips until you get a gray tint. Add other touches: highlight the upper line of the forehead, make streaks around the eye.
6. Apply makeup to the other half of the face as usual, using burgundy lipstick, eyeliner and dark eye shadow. To consolidate the result, you can use a makeup fixing spray.

Makeup with cobwebs

The usual option of applying cobwebs to the face with a black pencil or paints can be complemented by using red makeup.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Prepare your face using foundation, powder and blush. Outline your eyes with black, highlight your eyebrows, apply a thick layer of red shadow to your eyes, after painting your eyelids with a black tint. To make the look more expressive, it is recommended to draw red arrows.
2. Paint the upper part of the face with red paint, shading the edges. Outline the area around the eyes and eyebrows with a thick pencil in the shape of a pentagon.
3. Draw a straight line from the center of the forehead to the tip of the nose. Draw the remaining stripes at an angle. Do this so that the lines on top seem to be mirrored below.
4. Connect the strips with small arcs, as in the photo, to make a web. The image is ready!

Photos of witch, clown and vampire makeup

Effective makeup is the key to success at a themed party. Makeup for a witch, a werewolf, a vampire for Halloween - all this requires thoughtfulness and careful preparation. Below are photos that show successful options for eye and lip makeup. For example, thickly painted eyelashes and burgundy lips with droplets of blood, tattoos on different parts of the face, or bright lenses imitating the eyes of a reptile look impressive. You can experiment with cool colors, make your face blue and white, and decorate your lips with silver sparkles.

Skeletons

Makeup of a skeleton or the popular “Sugar Rocks” is a win-win option for the holiday. You can do it in a moderate style or go all out and make the face incredibly realistic. This option is for brave girls who prefer a frightening, spectacular look. Ideas with different execution styles can be seen in the photo.

Creepy clowns

Brightly colored clowns evoke fear and horror in many people. This Halloween makeup look will definitely be a hit. It is not necessary to make a classic circus performer with a red nose and golden curls. A clown can be glamorous, scary with bloody smudges, or mystical or gothic. You can see the different options in the images below.

Animal images

For lovers of glamor, the image of a witch's assistant - a black cat - is ideal. Here you can experiment with makeup options, come up with bright details, and add fun accessories. In addition, the version of a deer girl with thick long eyelashes and calm makeup looks interesting. Examples in photographs.

Dolls are an incredibly scary image for a party

A spectacular, but rather difficult to execute image of a doll from horror films. It is on this holiday that a dusty abandoned doll will be able to take revenge on everyone who left her alone. The main decorative element of the image is the cracks on the porcelain face, as in the photo below. The makeup of the famous doll from the sensational horror film called “Saw” looks original.

The witch is a popular image for the autumn holiday

Evil, insidious witches always cause horror, frighten with their mystical abilities and ability to control people. By choosing this look, you can give free rein to your imagination in clothing and makeup. On Halloween, it will be appropriate to look like an angry, daring witch or as a modest one, hiding her cunning under a cute girlish mask.

Other memorable images

When preparing for the scariest party of the year, you don't have to go with the standard images of cats, witches or vampires. Those around you will be delighted if a bright unicorn with a blue mane, an imp with flower horns and thickly painted eyelashes, or a garden scarecrow with a sewn-up mouth appears at the celebration. Variants of these images are presented below.

Video of beautiful Halloween makeup

Video makeup for Halloween is the easiest way to create a spectacular look with minimal time investment. You can see how to make a frightening original makeup for the holiday from the video “Lightning on the Face”:

Another option is to transform into a zombie. The nuances of performing simple makeup are given in the video “Zombies for Halloween”:

For the holiday, it is important to think through every detail of the chosen image. Properly selected clothes, shoes, hairstyle, manicure and makeup will help you stand out from the crowd and add an intimidating and incredibly impressive atmosphere to the celebration. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment and show interest in the chosen character.