Floating Head Makeup is Officially the Coolest Halloween Trend of the Year

by Souzan Michael

Halloween truly is the most wonderful time of the year for makeup lovers, and this year, those who are blessed with the gift of, well, talent, are showing us some of their favourite and most creative ways to show off their skills this season. From M.A.C Senior Artists’ creations to group costumes to downright gross tutorials, 2017 is shaping up to be a great year for Halloween inspo. And it’s all thanks to Instagram.

That being said, if we had to pick our one favourite trend that we’ve seen, we’ve gotta go with floating head makeup. The optical illusion has been blowing up our newsfeeds and we can’t stop staring. Makeup artists are using their favourite products to create the illusion of a decapitated head floating above their necks, and the results are insane.

Check out our favourite examples of floating head makeup below, as well as a couple of tutorials so you can try the look out yourself.

Another #halloweenmakeup look! ️️ Completely OBSESSED with these "headless" looks if y'all can't tell… After doing my "floating head" a few weeks ago, I assume this is similar to what it would look like if your head REALLY came off! Inspired 100% by @monomolove ! This was by far the EASIEST makeup I have EVER done.. No joke 5 minutes TOPS! Anyone can do this, but getting a white background to look good… Took me 30 minutes! I don't have a clue HOW these people do it and if anyone has any tips please let me know…I had to do some serious editing to get this to look right! If you decide to try this at home just know a silk white sheet will NOT do the trick!! LOL! (P.S a ton of you are tagging me in some crazy cool stuff that I don't have the supplies for at home so just a side note I HAVE ordered some liquid latex, scar wax, and 3rd degree and it's supposed to arrive at the Wright residence tomorrow! So I hope to try some crazy new things and come totally out of my comfort zone before the month is over! And who's to say I will even stop after October ends! Thanks so much to everyone giving me ideas!) Face makeup: @makeupgeekcosmetics "eyeshadows" @elfcosmetics "liquid liner" Lip is @stilacosmetics in "BESO" Lashes are @kasinaprofessional Neck makeup: Using Red, Pink, and Brown paints from Walmart! #halloweenmakeup #headlessmakeup #makeup #hauntinglygorgeous

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Trying to get into the Halloween spirit ! THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE ON THIS LOOK!!!! ???? •• Lips: #anastasiabeverlyhills American doll •• Lashes: #nubounsom exotic! coupon code: A1DELATORRE ? •• Brows: #benebrows kabrow shade 4 •• Palette: @mehronmakeup. •• Don't forget I have a giveaway that ends this Friday, link in bio!! • Inspo: @roxxsaurus •• #universodamaquiagem_oficial #universomakeup #Maquiagemx #maquiagembrasil #brian_champagne #Vegas_nay #wakeupandmakeup #Blendthatshit #beatthatface #inssta_makeup #ipsyos #ipsy #abhhalloween #benefitbrows #kyliecosmetics #thepowerofmakeup #makeuptutorials  #ghalichiglam #makeupvideos #trendingatsephora #makeuptutorials #videosfashions #makeupclips #hudabeauty

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#AllYouniqueHalloween #floatinghead

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When witches go riding and black cats are seen, The moon laughs and whispers ''Tis near Halloween ? Inspired by @roxxsaurus ? Only 4 products used to create this look: @mehronmakeup Black Fx makeup cream paint, @elfcosmetics Black gel liner, @colourpopcosmetics Exit (white) cream gel, and @anastasiabeverlyhills American doll liquid lipstick? I used @morphebrushes M165, M224 and @elfcosmetics Angled brush to create this "floating head" illusion? I hope you guys like it? #mehronmakeup #halloweenmakeup #floatinghead #elfcosmetics #elfspookysquad #elfbeautysquad #anastasiabeverlyhills #benefitbrows #abh #mua #undiscovered_muas #allbeautymatters #worldwidemua #motd #fotd #lotd #makeupjunkie #makeupmafia #dyfarmy #universodamaquiagem_oficial #fiercesociety #hudabeauty #brian_champagne #vegas_nay #inssta_makeup #inssta_beauty #undiscovered_muas #allbeautymatters #wakeupandmakeup #halloween2016 #lookamillion #losangelesmua ?

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