Halloween 2020, like most of this year, is going to be a little different. We probably won't have huge Halloween parties to attend, and trick-or-treating will be adapted where it happens at all. It’s been an emotional year, and we all deserve to partake in the most normalized absurdity of modern culture: the Halloween costume.
This year, more than ever, we need Halloween. Laughter, imagination, and community comradery will lift our spirits and remind us that we're all in this together.
So! Whether you plan to enjoy a quiet evening at home, a night of adapted trick-or-treating, or fun with friends, an epic costume is an absolute must this year.
We've scoured pop culture to pick out our favorite bald Halloween costumes. Pick a winner, or come up with your own!
If you do rock a baldy costume, make sure you tag on us Facebook or Instagram with @cranium.care and use #ownyourdome. Without further ado, let's check out some costumes.
Drax the Destroyer
Thanos
What you need:
If you're a Marvel lover, but Drax the Destroyer is a little too tame, then Thanos may be the costume for you! This megalomaniac rules with a strong fist and is passionate about balance. Having fun in a Thanos costume is a SNAP!
Tom Hanks on SNL
What you'll need:
Tom Hanks shocked SNL fans this year when he appeared for his from-home monologue with a shaved head. He claimed that the look was "for a movie", but we all know that he just wanted to try out the bald dome. And honestly, he rocked it!
This costume is perfect for anyone who wants to wear a suit and appreciates Tom Hanks' amazing career
Professor X
What you'll need:
Professor Xavier is the telepathic leader of the X-Men. He's a wise and compassionate leader with a knack for seeing the best in people.
Professor X is the perfect costume for anyone that has ever tried to make something move across the room with their mind (so far I'm 0 for 62,582 with this trick, but one of these times…).
Captain Picard
What you'll need:
You thought we were done with Patrick Stewart… no chance! In another inspiring leadership role, Stewart plays the captain of the Starship Enterprise in the Star Trek movies, as well as the popular new show "Picard". If you're a hard-core treky, or even a casual fan, then this costume is for you!
Genie from Aladdin (2019)
What you’ll need:
Will Smith did Robin Williams proud when he took on the Genie role in the new Aladdin movie. He’s warm, kind, and funny, and his optimism is infectious. This Genie costume is for anyone who loves gold jewelry and The Blue Man Group.
Charlie Brown
What you’ll need:
“It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!” This Halloween classic is a quick and easy costume. Charlie Brown’s sweet innocence and warm kindness are worthy of emulation. Bonus points if you have a white dog to bring along.
Mr. (or Ms.) Clean
What you’ll need:
The friendly face of the Procter & Gamble brand Mr. Clean is a quick and easy costume for any baldy. His friendly smile and iconic crossed-arms are easy to emulate, and it’ll take you less than 10 minutes to get ready.
Evey Hammond
What you’ll need:
This star of the 2005 film V for Vendetta is bold and courageous. Evey is an impoverished woman who is taken in by a man in his Guy Fawks mask and black robes, who goes by V.
Her plain orange dress makes for a simple Halloween costume, and her no-quit attitude is admirable.
G.I. Jane
What you’ll need:
This relentless female protagonist from the 1997 film “G.I. Jane” is tough as nails. She’s the first woman to take on the US Navy's elite SEAL selection program. Everyone expects her to fail, but her unwavering determination blows them away.
This is the perfect costume for any bad-ass female baldy.
Okoye
What you’ll need:
- Red dress
- Gold necklace
- Gold bracelets
- Hoop earrings
- Metal spear (optional)
Rolling right along with another bad-ass female, we have Okoye of the Black Panther franchise. She is the general of the Dora Milaje warriors and head of the Wakandan armed forces. We actually featured her on last year's baldy Halloween roundup, but that was her battle attire. While that’s still an excellent option, this formal alternative is stunning.
Okoye is a strong leader and fearless fighter, and is the perfect costume for any empowered baldy.
Christie Valdeserri
What you’ll need:
Now for a real-life badass baldy. Christie Valdeserri shocked spectators this spring when, during the Sports Illustrated swimsuit competition, she whipped off her wig and boldly showed the world her bald dome. Her courage and self-love are an inspiration for all of us. You can find her on Instagram @christie.valdiserri.
This is the perfect costume for any confident female who lives somewhere warm (or will be staying indoors).
Captain Underpants
What you’ll need:
- Large whity-tighty underwear
- Red cape
- Extreme confidence
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… Captain Underpants! This comic book hero recently made his way onto the big screen. He’s a fearless hero, flying into battle with no concern for his own wellbeing.
Cap. Underpants is the perfect Halloween costume for any fearless, comic loving baldy.
Happy Halloween!
We hope you make the most of the best holiday of the year. COVID has put a damper on much of 2020, but we refuse to cancel Halloween. However you choose to celebrate this year, we hope you have fun and be safe.
If you choose to rock a baldy costume, make sure you tag on us Facebook and Instagram so we can give you some love! Tag @cranium.care and use #ownyourdome. Happy Halloween!