If you don’t want to cut your hair, you don’t have to. However, it will look the most authentic if your hair is the right length.
This technique can be a little hard to do, so you may need to go to a professional.
If you don’t have a fine tooth comb, you can also use a brush.
If you need to, you can comb through your hair again to disperse the gel evenly.
Look for a bright, neon green to match the Joker’s hair color. You can find green hair spray at most costume supply stores, especially around Halloween.
Try to find face paint that matches the green color of your hair spray.
If you have really long hair, use scissors to cut off the majority of the length before you go in with your clippers. This will make it easier to shave the sides of your head.
You can find hair cutting scissors at most beauty supply stores. This haircut is called an undercut.
Don’t worry about adding a part to your hair just yet. If you have a nozzle attachment for your hair dryer, put that on to focus the hot air in the direction that you want it to go.
Gel helps to keep your hairstyle in place all day long.
For a more permanent option, you can bleach your hair and then dye it neon green. However, this can be very damaging for your hair, especially if you have dark hair.
The haircut doesn’t have to look perfect—in fact, it’s better if it’s a little messy.
You can find sea salt spray at most beauty supply stores. If you don’t have any natural curls, the sea salt spray will add some beachy waves to your hair, which is perfect! You’re going for a damp, disheveled look.
Try not to brush your hair, as it could take out the natural curls or waves.
Heath Ledger’s Joker is slightly different in that he has a duller, less neon color in his hair.
