When it comes to Halloween costumes, celebrities always go all out, and this is something that never fails to happen. There have been times in the past when we have witnessed some of our favorite celebrities donning outrageous costumes that ranged from nefarious to playful this Halloween. However, the intricate beauty appearances that accompany an elaborate celebrity costume are, in our opinion, the most remarkable aspect of any celebrity costume. In the days leading up to Halloween, our Instagram feeds are flooded with photographs of famous people displaying some of the most imaginative hair and makeup changes we have ever witnessed. 2018 was the year that Beyoncé channeled her inner Toni Braxton by sporting the distinctive pixie cut and red lip that the diva is known for. In 2019, Kendall Jenner appeared in public dressed as a sparkling fairy with golden hair. Vanessa Hudgens continued to pull out all the stops in the year 2020, which included the launch of a Black Widow costume replete with seductive vampy makeup. This was the year that Halloween celebrations were held at home.
It goes without saying that people can draw a great deal of inspiration for their beauty routines from the Halloween costumes that celebrities wear. In the event that you are seeking for some last-minute costume ideas or simply want to experiment with some new looks, we have compiled a list of some of the most mind-blowing Halloween makeup and hair moments from over the years. Continue scrolling to view the most stunning Halloween makeup styles ever worn by prominent celebrities.
Joan Smalls
For Joan Smalls, Halloween is all about having a good time, and she did exactly that. A flamboyant fuzzy monster was the character that the model portrayed in her costume. She used a bright pink wig and a blue lip and eye combination together.
Zoe Kravitz
There is no other nun quite like Zoe Kravitz that we have ever seen. The actress emphasized her eyes with smokey eyeshadows and worked her baby hairs into beautiful swooping patterns in this particular shot.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum has been throwing a Halloween party every year since the year 2000, and she shows up in a costume that is more impressive than the one she wore the previous year. She underwent a transformation in 2015, becoming the animated sex symbol known as Jessica Rabbit. The look was achieved by Klum with the use of prosthetics, and of course, she finished off the costume by applying the characteristic red hair and purple eyeshadow that Jessica Rabbit is known for.
Gigi Hadid
We were transported to the 1950s by the model Gigi Hadid, who wore a costume that was inspired by Grease. In the famous movie, Hadid wore a costume that resembled Sandy. The actress Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in the film, styled her hair in bouncy ringlets and finished off her look with a crimson lip and a smokey eye. For the purpose of assisting Hadid in the creation of a contemporary version of Sandy, celebrity makeup artist Erin Parsons and hairstylist Jennifer Yepez collaborated.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner was Christina Aguilera’s lookalike for Halloween in 2016. Jenner wore platinum blonde hair featuring black extensions inspired by Aguilera’s infamous “Dirrty” music video.
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian channeled her inner superhero for Halloween 2016, which she celebrated by dressing up as Storm, an X-Men superhero. At the same time that celebrity makeup artist Hrush Achemyan was responsible for creating this remarkable beauty moment, celebrity hairstylist Justine Marjan was responsible for styling Kardashian’s stark white tresses.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner dressed up as a forest fairy over the Halloween holiday. Jennifer Atkin was responsible for the model’s golden glam, which was created by Mary Phillips using products from Iconic London. The model wore her hair in cascading waves created by Jen Atkin.
Kim Kardashian West
This is not the first time that Kim Kardashian West has expressed her affection for Cher. Sonny and Cher were the characters that West and her best friend Jonathan Cheban portrayed in the year 2017. In order to get the desired effect, she matched her thick, vibrant lashes with her bone-straight black hair.
Imaan Hammam
When it came to Halloween, model Imaan Hammam dressed up as Slash, the lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses. The blue shimmering pigment that Hammam chose to apply to her eyelids and the vivid red lip that she wore were both part of her rockstar style.
Ciara
In the year 2018, members of the singer Ciara’s family dressed up as characters from the film Black Panther. In the movie, Lupita Nyong’o plays the role of Nakia, and the singer decided to take on the role of Nakia. Ciara went for a soft smoky eye for her makeup, and she finished off her look by wearing her hair in beautifully braided Bantu knots.
Taylor Hill
Model Taylor Hill made the decision to dress in a manner that was reminiscent of the well-known anime character Sailor Moon. Hill wore her hair in two long blonde ponytails, just like the character who was being portrayed.
Cardi B
On Halloween in 2019, Cardi B wore a costume that depicted her as a poison ivy. Ivy leaves that framed the rapper’s face, brilliant green eyeliner, and a red wig that stole the show were all components of the rapper’s fierce-looking ensemble.
Nicki Minaj
The character of Harley Quinn was the subject of Nicki Minaj’s unique interpretation. The rapper’s platinum blonde wig was done by celebrity hairstylist Kellon Deryck, who dipped it in blue and hot pink and arranged it in two pigtails. Pink and blue eyeshadow were used to complement Minaj’s hair, and she used strong red lipstick to complete her beauty look.
Halima Aden
Maleficent, a character from Disney, was the subject of a 2019 fashion show featuring model Halima Aden. The stunning beauty look that Aden wore was done by Meg Kashimura, a makeup artist. It featured a bold eyeshadow and a juicy red lip. Julie K. was the one who did Aden’s nails, and they were gorgeous and complemented her makeup perfectly.
Bella Hadid
In this photo shoot, model Bella Hadid portrayed Fred Flintstone, the patriarch of the Flintstone family, in a more luxurious manner. For the occasion, Hadid rocked a smokey eye and a pixie cut for her hairstyle.
Mariah Carey
For the 2019 Halloween celebration, Mariah Carey threw a party without a doubt. With an electric pink lip and cool gray makeup, the iconic singer had long, scruffy hair along with a cool gray eyeshadow palette.
Vanessa Hudgens
Always delivering unforgettable Halloween looks, Vanessa Hudgens is a standout. The Black Widow was the character that the actress portrayed in one of her outfits in the year 2020. Ivan Núñez, the creative force behind Hudgens’ vampy glam, utilized all MAC Cosmetics products to create this look for her. In order to create her dark red lip, Núñez utilized the Lipstick in Diva and LipGlass in Low-Cut makeup products from the brand. Tony Medina was the one who gave her the precisely shaped braid that she wore.
Bella Thorne
Little Red Riding Hood is getting a seductive makeover thanks to the actress Bella Thorne, who is wearing a costume for the year 2020. The dramatic red lip and eyeshadow combination that Thorne chose to wear was her choice for her cosmetics.
Megan Thee Stallion
On multiple times, Megan Thee Stallion has shown her enthusiasm for being a fan of anime. During the year 2020, the rapper impersonated Yumeko Jabami, a character from the anime series Kakegurui. Megan created the appearance by wearing a wig that was red and black and applying her own makeup, which consisted entirely of Revlon products.
