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Making a costume and creating unique hairstyles is a great way to save money on store-bought costumes. Design costumes and hairstyles for any occasion with help from a costumer in this free video series on women's costumes.
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Apply fairy makeup that includes lots of glitter, glued-on gems, tattoo decals, false eyelashes and metallic eyeshadow. Use shimmering lip gloss and blush for fairy makeup with instructions from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on fairy makeup.
Find celebrity inspired dresses by researching what celebrities are wearing, looking at red carpet events and finding edgy, daring dresses that are low-cut or with cut outs. Add interesting accessories to celebrity dresses, such as scarves, flowers or gems, with help from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on celebrity clothes.
A girl dressing in punk pop clothing could wear band T-shirts, fitted vests, leggings, short skirts, pirate skull accessories, fun colors and metallic jewelry. Finish off a punk pop look with stylized hair and popular makeup styles using advice from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on punk pop outfits.
To dress preppy, wear neatly pressed clothes, choose fitted skirts in the proper length, always wear heels, and throw a sweater over the shoulders. Add diamonds and pearls to complete a preppy outfit with tips from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on preppy clothes.
Be mistaken for a celebrity by researching the celebrity that you want to be, dressing like the celebrity, and getting bodyguards to walk beside you. Mimic the clothes of a celebrity with help from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on celebrity costumes.
Become a goth woman by wearing all black, using fishnets for arm gloves and tights, wearing a black wig, using white powder foundation and applying black eyeliner and lipstick. Accessorize a goth outfit with black boots, a cape and black nail polish using advice from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on goth clothes.
Create a '40s costume for women with calf-length skirts or dresses, fitted waists, chunky heels, gloves and a matching hat. Finish off a 1940s costume with simply makeup and a great bob hairstyle using advice from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on costumes.
Create a geisha hairstyle by leaving hair dirty, pulling out a centerpiece for interest, creating a lot of poof and keeping everything in place with hairspray. Use bobby pins to keep geisha hair in place, and add accessories with ideas from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on hairstyles.
To create a Mohican hairstyle, shave the sides of the head to create a Mohawk, or use a variety of knots to create a hairstyle similar to the traditional Mohawk. Use hairspray and bobby pins to keep a Mohican hairstyle in place with instructions from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on hairstyles.
To create a showgirl costume, attach sequins and trim to a leotard or bustier, wear fishnet stockings, decorate gloves with sequins, and wear high heels. Decorate a fancy hat for a showgirl costume using instructions from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on costumes.
Do a '50s hairstyle by trying a scarf around the hair and creating bangs or by pulling the hair into a ponytail and back combing a pompadour in the front. Use hairspray and bobby pins to keep a 1950s pompadour in place with tips from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on hairstyles.
Dress in hip-hop style clothes by finding fun accessories, wearing baggy pants, finding hip-hop brand sneakers and wearing lots of bling jewelry. Add a hip-hop hat and glasses to complete a hip-hop style with advice from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on hip-hop clothes.
Dress like a French woman by wearing something very slim fitting, showing off body shape and adding chunky jewelry and nice heels. Wear a cute beret to set off a French outfit with tips from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on French clothes.
Dress like a redneck by wearing cowboy boots, long or short overalls, Daisy Duke shorts, a flannel shirt and sunglasses. Finish off a redneck look with a roughed up hairstyle and a can of beer with ideas from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on redneck costumes.
To dress like a rock star, wear lots of leather, heeled boots, a corset, tight pants, sunglasses and fun accessories. Spike out hair for a rock-and-roll style with advice from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on rock star clothing.
To dress punk for cheap, rip up tight jeans with a razor blade, draw or paint on Doc Marten boots, create bleach stains on plain T-shirts, and put safety pins all over the clothes. Add chains around the neck or wrists for a punk outfit with tips from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on punk clothes.
Get hair like Marilyn Monroe by dying hair blond, adding hairspray to clean hair, creating a large wave curl in the front and curling the ends of the hair. Work up the layers underneath the hair for a Marilyn Monroe hairstyle with instructions from a costumer, designer and cosmetologist in this free video on hairstyles.
No matter how old one gets, there is nothing like the joy of dressing up in costume. Whether it's for a holiday, special event or party, people love the playful excitement of dressing up as someone else. There are literally thousands of costumes out there to buy; however, some people may not be willing to spend the extra cash for their playtime clothes. By learning how to assemble a homemade costume, create a unique look on a budget. In this free video on costumes, a costume designer and cosmetologist explains how to create women's costumes and special hairstyles. Learn how to dress punk pop, goth, preppy or like a rock star. Find out how to do a Marilyn Monroe hairstyle, a '50s hairstyle or a Mohican hairstyle. Dress in punk clothes, redneck clothes or 1940s clothes with the help of these free videos.
Angel Jones Angel Jones has been designing and costuming for shows and events for more than 20 years. Jones owns and operates Wenches and Warriors, a costume rental store. She is also a licensed cosmetologist, specializing in period hair and makeup. Jones teaches classes for the City of Ventura, runs a historical reenactment group of the 1500-1600’s and hosts multi-guild workshop weekends.dkdk
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