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Here are a few tips to help you bring your makeup
and costume ideas to life:
COSTUME PREPARATIONS
Plan ahead. Don't start
making your costume and makeup plans the night before Halloween. Do
some advance planning and get all the materials, props, costume and
makeup items you'll need ahead of time. If you wait too long, what you
need or want may not be available. Don't forget to try the thrift stores
or Salvation Army for great finds.
Take your time. When
Halloween finally does come around, start your preparations early in
the day. Set all your materials and makeup out to make sure you have
everything you'll need. Give yourself time for a last minute trip to
the store.
GETTING STARTED
You've got everything you need, and it's time to
get ready. So what do you do first?
- Decide if you should put your
makeup on before or after getting in costume. If your costume
is one that can easily be put on without touching your face and messing
up your makeup, go ahead and do your makeup first. It's easier to
put makeup on when you are not in costume because you don't have to
worry about messy up your costume. HOWEVER, if your costume is going
to be difficult to put on, go ahead and get into it before putting
on your makeup. Simply drape a towel around your neck to protect your
costume from makeup splatters and drips. This way you can do a great
job on your makeup and not accidentally mess it up while putting your
costume on.
- Get your hair out of the way.
Now that you are ready to begin with the makeup, secure a scarf around
your head so that all hair is covered or use it to pull your hair
away from your face. This will keep your face makeup out of your hair,
prevent your hair from messing up your makeup and will give you a
clear view of your whole face.
- Be thoughtful. Use a couple
of mirrors (one on either side) to study your face. Take a moment
to imagine the makeup on your face before applying it. Taking a little
time to mentally plan how you're going to put your makeup on can help
prevent frustrating mistakes and may give you some ideas you may not
have had yet.
- Have fun! Nothing is too
strange for Halloween, so be creative! If you decide at the last minute
that you want to try something wild, go for it! If it doesn't work
out, you've (hopefully) started early and will have time to clean
up and go back to the original plan.
The PUMPKIN
Go on a pumpkin hunt a week ahead of time. If you
can, take the kids to a local grower where they can pick their own.
When you get home, let your child draw a face on the pumpkin with a
black marker, but wait to cut it until two days before Halloween, so
it won't rot. After it's carved*, let the kids scoop out the seeds and
refrigerate them until there's time to roast
them. Put a candle inside and remember...every jack-o-lantern looks
great with a candle shining inside.
*Unless your kids are pretty grown up, do
the carving yourself. Cutting into a pumpkin can be tricky even
for adults. Once you get the basics cut out, your child may be able
to "refine" the design with a spoon or one of the dull blades
from the carving kits available. Don't forget to supervise, not for
artistry, but for safety.
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