What t-shirts do Beavis and Butt-Head wear?

Beavis wears a blue t-shirt that says 'Death Rock' in yellow letters, while Butt-Head wears a gray t-shirt that says 'SKULL' in yellow letters. Originally, these were parodies of Metallica and AC/DC shirts.

How do I style my hair for a DIY Beavis costume?

Use a strong-hold styling gel or freeze spray on dry hair, combing it straight up from the forehead to create a tall, vertical blonde pompadour. If your hair isn't blonde or long enough, a costume wig is highly recommended.

Is this a good last-minute costume?

Yes! It is incredibly easy to DIY with plain blue and gray t-shirts, yellow fabric paint, red shorts, and white socks.

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Beavis and Butt-Head Costume

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Beavis and Butt-Head are the ultimate 90s MTV slackers, making them one of the most recognizable and hilarious duo costumes of all time. This look is incredibly easy to pull off, relying on simple graphic tees, shorts, and their signature tall, messy hairstyles. Whether you go as Beavis in his blue Death Rock shirt or Butt-Head in his gray Skull shirt, you'll be ready to chuckle your way through any party.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $20–60

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Beavis Blue Death Rock T-Shirt
A bright blue crewneck t-shirt featuring 'Death Rock' printed in yellow block letters across the chest.
DIY: Use a plain blue t-shirt and write 'Death Rock' in yellow fabric paint or iron-on vinyl.
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Butt-Head Gray Skull T-Shirt
A heather gray crewneck t-shirt featuring 'SKULL' printed in bold yellow letters across the chest.
DIY: Use a plain gray t-shirt and write 'SKULL' in yellow fabric paint or iron-on vinyl.
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Beavis Red Shorts
Simple red athletic or lounge shorts that sit above the knee.
DIY: Any red sweat shorts or swim trunks will work perfectly.
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Butt-Head Red Shorts
Simple red athletic or lounge shorts that sit above the knee.
DIY: Any red sweat shorts or swim trunks will work perfectly.
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White Crew Socks and Sneakers
Classic white mid-calf crew socks paired with simple black or dark gray sneakers.
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Tall Blonde Wig (for Beavis)
A tall, vertical blonde wig styled to stand straight up in an exaggerated pompadour.
DIY: Use heavy-hold hair gel and hairspray on your natural hair to style it straight up.
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Dark Brown Pompadour Wig (for Butt-Head)
A dark brown wig styled into a tall, structured pompadour with a slight widow's peak.
DIY: Style your own brown hair with pomade, combing it up and back to create height.
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How to put it together

1
Decide who is playing Beavis and who is playing Butt-Head.
2
Put on the respective graphic t-shirt (blue 'Death Rock' for Beavis, gray 'SKULL' for Butt-Head).
3
Put on the red athletic shorts and pull up your white crew socks to mid-calf.
4
Put on your black or dark gray sneakers.
5
Secure your wig in place, or use heavy-hold hairspray to style your natural hair straight up (for Beavis) or back in a tall pompadour (for Butt-Head).
6
Practice your signature laugh: Beavis's high-pitched 'heh-heh, heh-heh' or Butt-Head's low, nasal 'uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh'.

Makeup & hair

Keep makeup minimal, but you can use an eyebrow pencil to darken Butt-Head's eyebrows or draw on his slight underbite expression. For hair, the taller and stiffer the pompadour, the better.

Beavis and Butt-Head for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person goes as Beavis and the other as Butt-Head for the ultimate 90s duo.
group: Add a third friend dressed as Daria Morgendorffer in a green jacket, black skirt, and round glasses.
kids: Miniature versions of the blue and gray graphic tees paired with red shorts make for an easy, funny kids' throwback look.
Plus size: The loose-fitting t-shirts and elastic-waist athletic shorts offer a highly comfortable, size-inclusive fit.

Tips

To get Beavis's signature look, hunch your shoulders forward and pull your collar up over your nose to transform into 'Cornholio' when you want to switch things up.
Carry a vintage-style soda can or remote control as a simple, character-appropriate prop.
Keep the wigs secure with bobby pins, as both hairstyles are top-heavy and can shift easily.

Beavis and Butt-Head costume FAQ

What t-shirts do Beavis and Butt-Head wear?: Beavis wears a blue t-shirt that says 'Death Rock' in yellow letters, while Butt-Head wears a gray t-shirt that says 'SKULL' in yellow letters. Originally, these were parodies of Metallica and AC/DC shirts.
How do I style my hair for a DIY Beavis costume?: Use a strong-hold styling gel or freeze spray on dry hair, combing it straight up from the forehead to create a tall, vertical blonde pompadour. If your hair isn't blonde or long enough, a costume wig is highly recommended.
Is this a good last-minute costume?: Yes! It is incredibly easy to DIY with plain blue and gray t-shirts, yellow fabric paint, red shorts, and white socks.

Did you know? In early episodes of the show, Beavis and Butt-Head wore actual Metallica and AC/DC shirts, but these were changed to 'Death Rock' and 'SKULL' for legal and licensing reasons in merchandising.