Why You Should Consider A Halloween Mask

Although historical Halloween has some sinister beginnings, today, Halloween means dressing up in costumes and having a wonderful time. Parties, dressing up at work, decorating the house all are part of the festivities that have become Halloween. However, to get into the whole Halloween thing must include not only a great costume but also a great Halloween mask. The ensemble is relatively simple to obtain as there are costume shops in most major cities. It's even possible to order a particular costume on the web for delivery just before Halloween. Although you may now have the clothing to look like your favorite character or monster, your face still is easily recognizable. This is where a high-quality Halloween mask can come into play. 

If there's a choice between a fancy costume or a great Halloween mask and makeup, definitely take the mask. The reason is that although the outfit can complete a particular "look," any character you can imagine can also wear basic street clothes. Consider the strong, heavily made-up character, a clown. Yes, it's great to have a funny costume and big shoes, but a clown could also wear a business suit or some pajamas and be just as fun. How about a basic witch or warlock? A good Halloween mask and makeup and a cape can make a wonderful witch. So if the character you want to be for Halloween needs face or hand makeup, remember it's the Halloween mask and interaction with the character that will be memorable, not the costume. 

Halloween masks come in a variety of styles and types. The most popular and easiest to obtain is the full head latex type masks. These are the type that are available in all the Halloween shops that seem to open up the first part of October and disappear November 1st. These masks come pre-colored and decorated and also look like you're wearing a mask. 

Another option is simply makeup. Theatrical makeup is easily obtained and does a reasonably good job if used along with "stick-on" type appliances. Appliances are small pieces of pre-formed costume latex in shapes like scars, gashes, and other more gruesome things. The only problem is that many of the easily available appliances tend toward the more gruesome type characters. The idea is to apply the scars and such first, then finish off with the makeup to hide the edges of the appliances.  All in all, a good, though somewhat limited Halloween mask idea. 

The best idea of all, however, is full facial appliances. These are theatrical grade latex masks that can are applied directly to your face and give an incredibly realistic appearance. These appliances can literally transform anyone into a wide variety of characters. Wizards, warlocks, clowns, monsters, etc. They can even age someone into their 80's or 90's. The biggest benefit of these types of Halloween masks is that they allow you the opportunity to become the character. Your friends and guests will not remember that you "dressed up" for Halloween but that you actually were that favorite hobbit or troll. 

It will take a few tries to get the look you are going for, and you don't want to worry about it on Halloween night. Take the time now to find that perfect Halloween mask and learn how to make this Halloween the most memorable for everyone.

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