In Western countries, Halloween is one of the most popular and beloved holidays. In Russia it began to be celebrated relatively recently, but every year it gains more and more fans. Of course, the main attribute of the holiday is the creation of “scary” images or fabulous ones if you don’t want to scare others. Halloween makeup has its own characteristics that distinguish it from other holiday makeup.
In this article you will find general tips on applying makeup for Halloween, instructions for creating popular looks, photographs, pictures, videos.
Advantages and disadvantages of face painting
The main disadvantage will be the need to purchase accessories and paints. But everything else will only be a joy. This is a great way to quickly create a festive mood and add some color to the most boring day.
The advantages of interesting creativity will be a large assortment of completely harmless pencils and paints, traces of which can be easily removed with soapy water.
The pattern on the face will allow even a quiet and calm baby to take part in fun games. But, if the child categorically refuses such decoration, you should not insist too much.
And no one has canceled the possibility of an allergic reaction to dyes. But this is extremely rare.
Makeup options for men
The male half tends to choose strong and dangerous negative characters on Halloween. Images of skeletons and zombies are also popular. But young people always have their suits in order. Pants and shirt are suitable for each character.
Men need to prepare for applying makeup just as carefully as women. You should clean your face first so that the paint adheres better. The images of the famous Joker and Batman are quite simple to apply. You will need dark eye shadow and red lip makeup.
Skeleton or zombie characters provide the opportunity to add interesting textures to the skin or even a “second skin.” Decor in the form of lightning is also suitable for zombies. You can make fake objects sticking out of the head or body. This decor looks more than impressive. Many men like to use fake blood on Halloween to make their look more shocking. You can purchase this attribute in joke shops or online stores.
Security
Children's face painting, for the most part, is completely safe for children. However, before you decorate your child’s face with paints, you need to make sure they are safe. The paint should not contain black henna. This is a dangerous carcinogenic drug.
When applying funny makeup, water is used. It should change after finishing each drawing. Otherwise, a small, sometimes even invisible, skin disease of one baby will easily find new owners.
The same rule applies to tassels. They must be washed thoroughly after each drawing.
A simple test will help you avoid an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a small dab of paint behind the ear and wait about ten minutes. If there are no unpleasant sensations or redness, you can safely paint your face.
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Until the face painting dries, you should not be allowed to touch it with your hands. And it's not just about ruined beauty. A child can lick hands that are stained with paint, and this is not very good for health.
Witch Image
A witch is a current version of reincarnation for a holiday party for adults and children. Try not to come up with too scary images, so as not to traumatize the psyche of other children. Use additionally trailing warts, a greenish complexion, and false eyelashes to make your appearance more convincing.
The good witch's makeup can be done like this:
- At the outer corners of the eyes, on the cheeks, apply a little pink makeup, blending its edges.
- Draw a spider web on the applied base using a black cosmetic pencil.
- Highlight your eyebrows a little and fill in your lips with dark makeup.
- Wear a high cap and black robe.
Contraindications
Face painting should not be applied to children under the age of three. And also for older children with any skin damage. This includes not only diseases, but also minor scratches, pimples, and cracks. Paint can trigger an inflammatory process.
And, of course, you cannot apply paint if you have an allergic reaction. No matter how much a child would like to show off his “new” face.
What is face painting called?
More and more people are painting on children's faces, but adults also continue to paint scary or funny images for Halloween or New Year's masquerades, and this type of creativity is called face art. Body art has long been known, when the body is painted, but here only the face is made up. Mimes, who can often be seen at children's parties or wedding celebrations, also use face art.
Paints
Dyes must meet two requirements: be safe for the skin and apply well.
Russian manufacturers do not yet produce such paints, and goods from China have filled the vacant niche. It is not recommended to use them, despite their cheapness. Such accessories often look pale and ugly and cause allergic reactions. Therefore, it is better to use more expensive but high-quality dyes produced in European countries and America.
Brushes
- Brushes should have special ease of application and softness. Most often, three brushes are purchased at once: small, medium and large.
- The large brush has a flat shape, this will help create a gradient effect.
- The medium brush will become a universal tool, it usually has a round shape.
- A small brush will help you apply clear lines.
- Preference should be given to instruments made from natural wool or high-quality artificial analogues.
Water container
Any convenient plastic container can serve as a container for water.
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A few rules
Applying face painting does not require any special artistic preparation. It is enough to strictly follow simple rules and application methods.
Do not apply dye to the skin around the eyes. The main tone is applied using a sponge, and shading is best done with a dry brush.
If the work will take more than ten minutes, you should think about what you can do to keep your baby occupied until the whole process is completed. This could be a story about a chosen character, jointly inventing a fairy tale with his participation, or providing a mirror in which the child can observe his own transformation.
After completing the work, all items should be washed and dried thoroughly.
The most beautiful vs terrible images
Many people love Halloween precisely because on this day you can experiment with your appearance as much as you like. Makeup, clothes, hairstyle - choose any look to suit your taste and color. Plus, there are numerous Halloween makeup ideas. Some people prefer beautiful and romantic images, while others want to shock others with their “terrible appearance.” Let's figure out which images are beautiful and which are terrifying.
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Top scary makeup for Halloween:
- Makeup scars on the face.
- Zombie.
- Skeleton.
- Doll makeup.
- Bloody Mary (read more).
Beautiful and romantic makeup for Halloween (especially important for girls):
- Harley Quinn.
- Mermaid makeup (read on!).
- Cat makeup.
- Angel makeup (read on!).
- Witch (to be fair, a witch can be made both beautiful and terrifying).
- Makeup of the corpse bride (read on!).
- Gothic makeup.
- Vampire girl.
You can also do some cool makeup for Halloween. The image of a kind character will add fun and spontaneity to the holiday. For example, the image of a superheroine, a mad hatter, a clown, a princess.
Drawings for boys
Face painting for boys is not particularly sophisticated. Most often, boys choose images of superheroes or predatory animals. Drawings can be tiger faces, images of spiders, pirates, zombies, Batman, Iron Man. Face painting of a mouse, fox, and bunny are more suitable for girls.
Drawings for girls
Girls are more creative in their wishes; in addition to cute animals, they like to try on a variety of patterns, flowers, and bows. Very often girls want to look like young princesses from fairy tales.
A good non-standard decoration would be unicorn face painting.
Face painting of a cat, dog, penguin will be equally good for both boys and girls. Only for boys you will have to use darker colors, and girls will be painted in softer shades.
Photos of face painting always make you want to paint something similar and give your child a little more joy.
Video lessons for beginners on children's face art
After reviewing the presented video materials, you can clearly see that creating a drawing on the body is a simple process that does not require special skills. When creating a festive look for your baby, you can use a variety of techniques and methods, combining them with your own fantasy approaches.
Face painting a cat for a girl at home
Master class on drawing a princess
Pencil drawing "Tiger"
Master classes on face painting (2 videos)
How to remove face paints?
Face painting is easily washed off with plain water. If it is made on an oil or wax basis, you will have to use soap or cosmetic foams or milk for washing. The glitter is quickly removed with tape, which is glued to the corresponding area of the skin for a couple of seconds.
Moisturizing foam for makeup removal
Face painting can diversify your leisure time and make your impressions of parties and holidays more vivid. To complete it, you need to use pre-prepared stencils and special paints, and then each parent can play the role of an artist.
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