Halloween: The Walking Dead

makeup

Oct 14

Halloween is an exhilarating time for makeup artistry at Beauty Asylum. It’s a season where creativity knows no bounds, allowing our artists the freedom to bring bold, imaginative visions to life.

One standout look emerged years ago, inspired by none other than The Walking Dead. This concept has since become a major hit, showcasing our team’s ability to transform inspiration into jaw-dropping reality.

(And yes, the pictures are completely unedited—what you see is pure artistry!)

Let Halloween inspire your next look. With Beauty Asylum, the possibilities are endless!

The Products & Process for a Gory, Lifeless Zombie Look

The Products:
Creating a realistic zombie look requires a few key tools:

Oatmeal & Gelatin: Perfect for adding texture and depth to skin wounds.
Liquid Latex: Your ultimate go-to for creating dead skin and securing textures. Grab a large bottle if working on multiple people—it’s worth it.
Oil-Based Face/Body Makeup: Ideal for mixing and layering colors without blending.
Powder: Essential for achieving a pale, lifeless effect.
Colors Needed: Black, brown, green, red, and flesh tones to bring your zombie to (un)life.

The Process:

Prep the Skin: Apply a thin layer of liquid latex across the skin in sections (it dries quickly!). The latex acts as glue for textures, prevents smudging on clothes, and creates a “dead skin” effect.
Set the Base: Once the latex is dry, powder all over for a lifeless, pale base.
Add Color:
- Use black and brown to shade hollow areas (e.g., cheekbones, around the eyes).
- Highlight areas with white or flesh tones to mimic skeletal features.
- Gradually add green, red, and more black for wounds and decay.
Texture Options:
- Gelatin: Mix 1/3 cup water with gelatin, chill until solid, and microwave in 5-10 second intervals to achieve a gel consistency. Use this to create open wounds.
- Oatmeal + Latex: A simpler alternative. Mix the two and apply for a similar effect.
Finishing Touches: Once all textures are set, use your colors to add depth and realism—green for rot, red for fresh wounds, and black/brown for aged decay.