What does Lock wear in Nightmare Before Christmas?

Lock wears a simple, bright red long-sleeve shirt and matching red pants, accompanied by a pointed red devil tail and a long, pale devil mask with red horns.

How do you make a DIY Lock mask?

You can make a DIY mask by cutting a long, narrow face shape out of white cardboard or craft foam. Draw a wide, toothy grin with a black marker, paint the horns red, cut out two small eyeholes, and attach an elastic string to the sides.

What color is Lock's hair?

Lock has dark blue or blue-gray hair styled into three slicked-back, horn-like points.

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Lock Costume

Lead Oogie Boogie's trio of trick-or-treaters in this devilish red costume.

Lock is the leader of Oogie Boogie's mischievous henchmen in Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas. This costume is a popular choice for fans who love classic claymation, trio group themes, or spooky-season nostalgia. The look features a bright red devil-like outfit, a pointed tail, slicked-back blue hair, and a distinct sneering devil mask.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~30 min
Budget: $25–75

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Red long-sleeve shirt
A solid, bright red crewneck sweatshirt or long-sleeve t-shirt.
DIY: Use a plain red t-shirt you already own.
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Red pants
Matching bright red sweatpants, leggings, or trousers.
DIY: Any red pants or dark jeans if red is unavailable.
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Lock devil mask
A long, narrow, pale-colored devil mask with a wide, toothy grin and red horns.
DIY: Cut the mask shape out of white poster board or craft foam, paint the red horns and black grin, and attach an elastic band.
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Red devil tail
A thin, flexible red tail with a pointed spade tip.
DIY: Cut a tail shape from red felt, stuff it with cotton or wire, and safety-pin it to your pants.
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Black shoes
Simple black dress shoes, boots, or canvas sneakers.
DIY: Wear any dark-colored closed-toe shoes.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the matching bright red long-sleeve shirt and red pants.
2
Attach the red devil tail to the back waistband of your pants using a safety pin.
3
Put on your black shoes or boots.
4
Style your hair or put on a wig if you are not planning to wear the mask the entire time.
5
Secure the Lock devil mask over your face or prop it up on top of your head for photos.
6
Carry a trick-or-treat bucket or a plush bug as a fun prop.

Makeup & hair

If you plan to take the mask off, style your hair into three sharp, slicked-back points using strong-hold blue hair gel or temporary blue hair spray. Keep makeup simple with pale face powder and dark circles around the eyes to match the Tim Burton aesthetic.

Lock for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with someone dressed as Shock or Barrel, or go as Sally and Jack Skellington.
group: Form the ultimate trio with friends dressing up as Shock and Barrel, complete with a walking bathtub prop.
kids: Use comfortable red cotton pajamas as the base and a soft felt mask for safety.
Plus size: Opt for a loose-fitting red fleece tracksuit for a comfortable, warm, and size-inclusive option.
pet: Dress a small pet in a simple red dog sweater with a tiny felt devil tail attached.

Tips

Keep the mask on top of your head or resting on your forehead when walking around in low light, as visibility through the eyeholes can be limited.
Wear matching shades of red for the top and bottom to make the outfit look like a seamless one-piece jumpsuit.
If trick-or-treating in cold weather, layer thermal underwear beneath the red shirt and pants.

Lock costume FAQ

What does Lock wear in Nightmare Before Christmas?: Lock wears a simple, bright red long-sleeve shirt and matching red pants, accompanied by a pointed red devil tail and a long, pale devil mask with red horns.
How do you make a DIY Lock mask?: You can make a DIY mask by cutting a long, narrow face shape out of white cardboard or craft foam. Draw a wide, toothy grin with a black marker, paint the horns red, cut out two small eyeholes, and attach an elastic string to the sides.
What color is Lock's hair?: Lock has dark blue or blue-gray hair styled into three slicked-back, horn-like points.

Did you know? Despite being the leader of Oogie Boogie's boys, Lock is actually the youngest of the three trick-or-treaters.