What is the difference between a yellow minion and a purple minion?

Purple Minions are the 'evil' mutated versions created by the PX-41 serum. They have purple skin, wild frizzy hair, large underbites with sharp teeth, and wear black overalls instead of blue denim.

How do I make the crazy purple minion hair?

You can use a purple troll wig, tease a purple costume wig with a comb and hairspray, or use purple color hairspray on your own hair while styling it straight up with strong-hold gel.

Do purple minions have one or two eyes?

They can have either! You can choose single-lens or double-lens silver goggles depending on which character look you prefer.

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Purple Minion Costume

Unleash your inner chaotic evil minion with this wild purple look.

The Purple Minion (also known as the Evil Minion) from Despicable Me 2 is a fan-favorite choice for those who want a chaotic twist on the classic yellow minion. Created by the PX-41 mutagen, these wild creatures are characterized by their purple skin, frizzy hair, and underbite overbite. This costume guide helps you assemble the look using a purple base, black overalls, and signature silver goggles.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $30–75

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Purple long-sleeve shirt
A solid, bright purple crewneck sweatshirt or long-sleeve t-shirt.
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Black overalls or suspenders
Black denim overalls, or black pants paired with thick black suspenders to mimic the evil minion uniform.
DIY: Use black jeans and clip-on black suspenders.
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Minion goggles
Round, silver-rimmed goggles with a thick black elastic strap, featuring either one or two lenses.
DIY: Paint two mason jar lids silver and hot-glue them to a black elastic band.
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Purple yarn wig or hairspray
A wild, frizzy purple wig or temporary purple hairspray styled to stand straight up in a messy, chaotic fashion.
DIY: Tease your natural hair and use temporary purple color spray with heavy-hold gel.
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Black gloves
Simple black knit or jersey gloves.
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Gru logo patch
A circular patch featuring the stylized 'G' logo (or the inverted evil version) to stick onto the front pocket of the overalls.
DIY: Cut the logo out of black felt and safety-pin or fabric-glue it to the overalls.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the purple long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt as your base layer.
2
Step into the black overalls, securing the straps over your shoulders.
3
Attach the 'G' logo patch to the center front bib of your overalls.
4
Put on the black knit gloves.
5
Style your purple wig by shaking it out to make it as frizzy and wild as possible, then put it on.
6
Place the silver minion goggles over your eyes or rest them on your forehead nestled in the purple hair.
7
Practice your best underbite and wild, high-pitched evil laugh.

Makeup & hair

Use purple face paint to cover your face and neck, matching the shade of your shirt. Use black eyeliner to draw a exaggerated underbite with sharp white teeth on your lips, or wear a toy mouth insert.

Purple Minion for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with a classic yellow Minion or Gru for a perfect hero-versus-sidekick dynamic.
group: Gather a group to create an army of wild Purple Minions alongside a purple-mutated El Macho.
kids: Use a purple hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, black suspenders, and felt goggles for a comfortable, kid-friendly version.
Plus size: Opt for a loose-fit purple crewneck sweatshirt and adjustable black utility overalls for a comfortable, flexible fit.
pet: A purple dog hoodie paired with a small elastic strap holding lightweight felt goggles.

Tips

Keep the hair wild: The signature look of the evil minion is its completely unkempt, gravity-defying purple hair.
Stay comfortable: Overalls offer plenty of pocket space, making this an excellent hands-free costume for parties.
Weather proofing: If it is cold, layer thermal underwear beneath the purple shirt and black overalls.

Purple Minion costume FAQ

What is the difference between a yellow minion and a purple minion?: Purple Minions are the 'evil' mutated versions created by the PX-41 serum. They have purple skin, wild frizzy hair, large underbites with sharp teeth, and wear black overalls instead of blue denim.
How do I make the crazy purple minion hair?: You can use a purple troll wig, tease a purple costume wig with a comb and hairspray, or use purple color hairspray on your own hair while styling it straight up with strong-hold gel.
Do purple minions have one or two eyes?: They can have either! You can choose single-lens or double-lens silver goggles depending on which character look you prefer.

Did you know? The Purple Minions were designed to be purple because purple is opposite to yellow on the color wheel, visually representing their transformation into the 'evil' opposites of the classic minions.