There aren't too many movie characters that have had quite as big of an impact on our Halloween mood boards [1] as Harley Quinn [2]. Outside of being a fun villain to watch in general, she also makes for a surprisingly easy costume to replicate. While she inspired plenty of cosplay ideas back in 2016 after the first Suicide Squad film starring Margot Robbie debuted, now that the follow-up movie released in August is available to stream, we have no doubt that Harley Quinn will become everyone's Halloween [3] inspiration all over again this year.
If DC's most popular villain is currently sitting at the top of your list of Halloween costume ideas [4] — and we wouldn't blame you if she was — the good news is that there are really only a few items you need to fully capture her signature look. Harley Quinn was first introduced on Batman: The Animated Series wearing a red and black jester costume, but the look that's been popularized in the most recent live action films features her mismatched pink and blue eyeshadow, pigtails in pink and blue, and smudged lipstick.
To find out how to get her full The Suicide Squad hair and makeup look, read ahead.
Blond Pigtail Cosplay Wig
What's a Harley Quinn costume without her signature blond pigtails? If you hair isn't naturally blond and you're not committed to bleaching it, try snagging a wig like this Blond Pigtail Cosplay Wig [5] ($26) that comes pre-styled in the character's pigtails. (Don't worry, the splatter of fun colours come later.)
L'Oreal Paris Colorista 1-Day Temporary Hair Colour Spray, Pastel Blue
Speaking of non-committal beauty products, you can use the L'Oreal Paris Colorista 1-Day Temporary Hair Colour Spray, Pastel Blue [6] ($9) and L'Oreal Paris Hair Colour Colorista 1-Day Spray, Pastel Pink [7] ($4) to copy Harley Quinn's pink and blue-dipped ends. The spray is quick and easy to apply, and washes out after one day of wear. Just mist it toward the ends, in no particular fashion, to get that "undone" colourful look.
NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Waterproof Eyeliner
To draw on the character's face tattoos, opt for a dark, long-lasting formula like the NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Waterproof Eyeliner [8] ($9).
MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red
Next, you'll need a bright red lipstick like the MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red [9] ($19). Just don't forget to add her signature lipstick smudge when you're done applying.
ColourPop Tide Pool Metallic Blue Eyeshadow
Lastly, find some bold pink and blue eye colours like the ColourPop Tide Pool Metallic Blue Eyeshadow [10] ($5) and Colourpop Solstice with the Mostest Metallic Pink Eyeshadow [11] ($5) to mimic the character's mismatched eye makeup.