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The 10 Most Insanely Awesome Dia De Los Muertos Beauty Looks from Pinterest

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Creating one of these cool, ornate El Dia De Los Muertos beauty looks requires a bit more time and effort than just a quick orange and black mani, but the payoff (in person and on your Pinterest page) is worth it. These ten pins represent the very best and most dedicated of Day of the Dead beauty looks. Proceed with caution... and awe.


Via Thestral Salander

The red accents give it just that little extra touch of sultry.


Via Elizabeth Delgado

There is not an outfit on Earth this does not coordinate with.


Via Helen BadKitty

For a slightly easier-to-execute look, use nail decals.


Via Kelly Broadway

For a dramatic (and spooky!) look, go with basic black and white.


Via Molly Salinas

Really, even if you only did a fraction of this, you'd be the coolest person at the party.


Via CK Moreno

If your painting time is limited, pick a couple of nails to skullify and paint the rest a dramatic blood-red.


Via Melis

If you don't want to commit to a tattoo, a temporary version of this works as an insta-costume.


Via Olivia Grenier

They almost look like they're smiling, don't they?


Via Susan Evans

Purple eyes plus upside-down heart equals super dramatic look.


Via Christina P

A little bit of sparkle is the perfect finishing touch.
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