Taraji P. Henson Costume
Channel 90s music royalty with this fierce, spiky monochromatic look.
Recreate Taraji P. Henson's viral Halloween look where she paid tribute to Janet Jackson's iconic 'Scream' music video. This high-fashion, futuristic outfit is perfect for music lovers and pop culture fans. The look consists of a textured spiky black top, sleek black pants, and a signature 90s pixie cut.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Taraji P. Henson costume
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Spiky textured black long-sleeve shirt
A black long-sleeve top featuring textured fabric, 3D spikes, or puckered popcorn material to mimic the music video look.
DIY: Attach small black foam spikes or textured fabric paint to a plain black long-sleeve tee.
Black faux-leather pants
Slim-fit black faux-leather or vinyl pants with a slight sheen.
DIY: Use any fitted black skinny jeans or leggings with a wet-look finish.
Short spiky black pixie wig
A short, heavily textured black wig styled into messy, piecey spikes.
DIY: Style a short black wig using strong-hold hair gel or wax to create defined spikes.
Black platform boots
Chunky black combat boots or platform ankle boots.
DIY: Use any plain black boots or high-top sneakers.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black faux-leather pants and tuck in the textured spiky black long-sleeve shirt.
- 2
Put on the short black pixie wig, using hair gel to style the spikes outward for a textured, messy look.
- 3
Apply 90s-inspired makeup, focusing on a smoky eye and a defined dark lip liner with a slightly lighter lipstick.
- 4
Lace up the chunky black platform boots to complete the monochromatic silhouette.
Makeup & hair
Style a short black pixie wig with heavy gel to create sharp, textured spikes. For makeup, go with a dramatic 90s aesthetic: smoky eyeshadow, defined brows, and a dark brown lip liner paired with a neutral lipstick.
Taraji P. Henson for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Michael Jackson from the 'Scream' music video in a matching black spiky shirt and black pants.
- group
- Assemble a 90s MTV music video group with friends dressed as other iconic eras of Janet and Michael Jackson.
- Plus size
- Opt for high-waisted faux-leather leggings with a comfortable stretch waistband and a relaxed-fit textured top.
Tips
- Use a strong-hold hair wax or gel to keep the wig spikes sharp and defined all night.
- If you can't find a pre-made spiky shirt, a black 'popcorn' texture shirt works as an excellent, easy-to-find alternative.
- Keep the accessories minimal; the focus of this look is the texture of the shirt and the sharp hairstyle.
Taraji P. Henson costume FAQ
- What music video is Taraji P. Henson's costume from?
- The costume is a recreation of Janet Jackson's iconic look from the 1995 'Scream' music video co-starring Michael Jackson.
- How do I get the spiky texture on the shirt?
- Look for a black 'popcorn' or puckered fabric shirt, which naturally mimics the spiky, futuristic texture of the original costume.
- What makeup style fits this costume?
- Aim for a classic 90s look with cool-toned smoky eyeshadow, matte skin, and heavily lined lips with a lighter gloss or lipstick in the center.
Did you know? Taraji P. Henson broke the internet for Halloween by perfectly recreating Janet Jackson's futuristic look from the award-winning 'Scream' music video.