# Halloween-Inspired Body Makeup This Artist Transforms Herself into Spooky Halloween Characters By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-characters References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/100585-makeup-artist-twistinbangs-will-give-you-major-halloween-inspiration-with-her-insane-body-makeup) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/twistinbangs/) 'Twistinbangs' is an Illinois-based makeup artist who transforms herself into spooky [Halloween characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-cosmetics-x-wednesday) with nothing but makeup and body paint. While Halloween may still be several months away, Twistinbangs' amazing transformations are sure to provide you with some early costume inspiration. To complete her eerie transformations, Twistinbangs paints on herself and then shoots the photos against a black background in order to make the colors pop. She uses a number of different methods to build the look of each Halloween character, including [vibrant body makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-potion-collection), wigs and color contacts. Twistinbangs then posts the photos to [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-blood-costume-kit) to share them with her 6,500 followers. Some of her most impressive characters include a green-skinned witch and an inside-out skeleton. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Halloween-inspired Body Makeup:** Opportunity for cosmetic companies to develop specialized Halloween-inspired body makeup products. - **DIY Halloween Transformations:** Opportunity for beauty influencers and YouTubers to create tutorials and share their own DIY Halloween makeup transformations. - **Social Media Halloween Inspiration:** Opportunity for brands to leverage the popularity of Halloween makeup transformations on social media platforms for marketing and advertising campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetic companies can capitalize on the trend by creating a line of Halloween-inspired body makeup products. - **Entertainment:** Beauty influencers and YouTubers can seize the trend by producing DIY Halloween makeup tutorials for their audiences. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can tap into the trend by incorporating Halloween makeup transformations into their social media marketing and advertising strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Spooky Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Halloween-Themed Self-Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lushs-2025-halloween-collection.md) - [Mashup Halloween Bath Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-mashup.md) - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Spooky Nail Polish Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scream-on-halloween.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Beauty Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-vinyl-lip-stain.md)