Halloween Glitter Tattoos and Makeup for Kids’ Parties

Halloween is when little witches, skeletons and superheroes get to show off their costumes. A glitter tattoo station gives them one more thing to make their own. A silver spider, a purple pumpkin or a scattering of stars can be just the detail that brings a costume together.

Whether you’re planning a party at home, a school celebration or a larger family event, you can set up your own glitter station or book Glitternisti to run it for you.

Book a Glitter Artist for Your Halloween Party

At a Glitternisti glitter station, children choose a stencil and their favourite colours, and our artists bring the design to life. Pumpkins and spiders are fun for Halloween, but there’s always room for a rainbow, a rose or a silver snowflake.

A drop-in station works well when there are games and other activities happening at the same time. Children can come by when they’re ready, then head back to the party with a new bit of sparkle. We can also create custom glitter tattoo stencils featuring a design or word that fits your event.

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Halloween Glitter Makeup for Older Children

A glitter makeup station is another option for older children who can sit still for a moment and leave their makeup alone afterwards. Think a little purple sparkle along the cheekbone for a witch costume or a cluster of silver stars on the forehead for a superhero.

For children’s face designs, use petroleum jelly or another water-free balm and choose cosmetic glitter suitable for the area. Use glitter glue on children’s hands and body only. At Glitternisti events, children under five get glitter tattoos on their hands only.

Set Up a DIY Halloween Glitter Tattoo Station

A glitter tattoo kit is an easy way to get started. Set out a few designs and colours so children can make their choices while an adult helps apply the tattoos. Try orange and gold for a pumpkin or lilac and silver for a spider.

Fine cosmetic glitter works especially well with stencils. The small particles fill in details like a spider’s legs and give the design clean edges. Keep a small brush just for glitter. Once a brush has been in glitter, it tends to stay sparkly long after Halloween.

How to Make a Glitter Tattoo

1. Check the kit’s age guidance and choose a patch of clean, dry skin on the hand or body.
2. Place the stencil flat against the skin and press gently around the edges.
3. Apply a thin layer of glitter glue inside the cut-out. Follow the kit instructions for when to add the glitter and remove the stencil.
4. Gently brush away any loose glitter to reveal the finished design.

A tattoo made with glitter glue can last a few days, depending on where it’s placed and how much it gets rubbed or washed. When it’s time to remove it, follow the kit instructions. Wipe away loose glitter first and put the used pad or wipe in the bin before rinsing.

A Little Halloween Sparkle Goes a Long Way

For a party at home, a handful of stencils and a few colours are plenty. For a school celebration, family day or larger Halloween party, our team can bring the supplies and run the station while you enjoy the event.

Book Glitternisti for your children’s Halloween event