One of the most popular requests I got this Halloween was about how I did my Beetlejuice make-up and hair. I was too caught up in enjoying Halloween to actually do a tutorial then, but I figure better late than never! So, at the last minute I decided to do another slightly scaled down version of Beetlejuice for Halloween night and record the process. My first Beetlejuice look I based this on is pictured below.

The dress I’m wearing here isn’t available anymore but check out my other cosplay blog if you are looking for Beetlejuice inspired dresses. (just click the link and a new window will open)

Beetlejuice, BeetleJuice, Beetlejuice!

My Beetlejuice makeup tutorial is basically the same make-up, just not as dramatic. So, if you want the same effect, just use a heavy hand and apply twice as much of everything. I also extended the green hairspray onto my forehead and used it for green splotches on my skin.

I didn’t do a hair tutorial, but the secret to the big hair is TWO wigs plus my own hair! I have a big curly wig on the bottom, a green wig pinned in the middle and then my real hair smoothed over the top and sprayed green.

Because I was going to be running around outside and trying to keep up with a gang of 6-year-olds, I went for something a little more manageable and easier to wash off at the end of the night for my second Beetlejuice look. Because there’s a lot of blending and smudging involved, you don’t have to be an expert at make-up to attempt this look. You also don’t need to use the same products, just as long as you have some similar colors.

Make-up Needed for Beetlejuice Look:

White cream make-up – I like the look of cream make-up better than the liquid when it comes to colors. When it comes to cream makeup versus liquid versus powder, each has its own advantages. For this Halloween look, cream makeup was my go-to because it provided the vibrant, opaque base I needed for the character’s signature pale complexion.

Black Eyeliner Pencil – You’ll use this on eyes, eyebrows and lips.

Black liquid eyeliner – The black pencil won’t show up as dark, so you’ll use this to define your eyes and draw on extra lashes.

Eyeshadow – Black, dark purple, light purple, pink around the eyes and a shimmery white for highlighting the browbone.

Dark Lipstick – I used a dark red called Black Cherry. Over the black pencil it has a purple look.

Big Lashes – Extra big lashes are key to this look! Little lashes won’t stand out. I’m wearing KISS Lash Drip lashes in You Dew You. You can find them at KISS Usa (*affiliate link) and use code WELCOME20 to save 20% on your order.

Glam Beetlejuice Make-up Tutorial:

About the Author

Candy Keane is a digital content creator and long-time cosplayer, most well-known for being on the cover of the Star Wars documentary Jedi Junkies. After making costumes professionally for over a decade, she now writes about geek culture and mom life, and continues to cosplay for fun, while sharing her love of costumes on Instagram @SewGeekMama. Her first children’s book, I’m Going to My First Comic Convention, was published in 2020 and won a Story Monsters Approved award for Excellence in Literature.

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