This is not going to be your average Halloween season. In 2022, people are ready to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year in big ways, and that means that they are taking their costumes to the next level. In fact, many are going to be searching for professional makeup applications in order to look frightfully perfect on October 31.

Which Costumes are Trending for Halloween 2022?

People are finding inspiration for their Halloween costumes in so many places this year, so you can expect to see a wide variety of costumes on party goers. Some of the top Halloween costumes for 2022 include:

  • Costumes inspired by TV characters. Expect to see plenty of people trying to look like Ted Lasso, Stranger Things characters and baseball players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
  • Retro costumes with a nostalgic appeal. As people look back to simpler days, they are creating throwback looks that remind others of an era gone by. The 1990s, in particular, are expected to be popular.
  • Superhero costumes. Nothing makes a person feel better than dressing up like their favorite immortal character, which is why superhero costumes are so timeless.

Halloween 2022 Makeup Trends

The bottom line is, no costume is truly complete unless a person invests in the makeup that will transform them. In 2022, makeup is expected to play a big role in the costume scene. More people are going to be looking for bolder colors and complete makeup applications. In a world where Halloween had to be pushed to the side for the past several years, revelers are looking to transform themselves in order to enjoy the most epic celebrations in recent history.

Get Ready for the Most Thrilling Halloween Season Yet

At the New York Institute of Beauty, we have been not-so-patiently waiting for Halloween to be back. Our makeup students are gearing up for a season unlike any other, and we are excited to be hosting our annual Zombie Boot Camp. The Zombie Boot Camp is a 3-hour workshop designed for anyone who wants to perfect their creepiest and most ghoulish techniques. It is the perfect way to get ready for what is sure to be the best Halloween yet.

The Zombie Boot Camp will take place at the New York Institute of Beauty from 6:00PM-9:00 PM on October 20. Sign up and secure your spot today.