How to Recreate Your Favorite “Josie and The Pussycats” Beauty Looks

Beauty Letters to Cleo CD not included. by Lauren Rearick Oct. 2, 2020

From the music to the outfits, Josie and the Pussycats was a film truly ahead of its time. Years later, and the film's '00s style is coming back around, making it the perfect time to recreate your own rockstar-ready beauty routine. Ahead, check out how you can incorporate some Pussycats-inspired glam for your stage look, or a run to the store.

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Marc Platt/Riverdale/Riverside/Kobal/Shutterstock Hair was the start of this scene, which featured Josie's seriously flipped out ends, Val's voluminous curls, and Melody's beachy, textured waves.

Body Shake Texturizing Finisher Joico Get rockstar-ready waves with this hair texturizing spray to add definition and volume no matter your hair type. $19.99 See On Ulta

AmoVee Mini Flat Iron Amazon Get your own mini flips with this flat iron. To recreate Josie's look, run the iron through your hair, and then flip a section out, with the help of the iron. $15 See On Amazon

Cantu Coconut Curling Cream Target Quench your curls, and control their appearance, with the use of this highly-rated coconut curling cream. $1.99 See On Target

Marc Platt/Riverdale/Riverside/Kobal/Shutterstock Recreating this look requires donning some leopard print. You could take a cue from the Pussycats and choose a headband, or go for a scrunchie. Just don't forget to add some body glitter.

Treasure Pot Glitter Gel Tarte Use this glitter, which contains star-shaped sparkle, to elevate your rockstar beauty routine. $18 See On Tarte

Halloween Leopard Ear Headband Aerie Sure, you can wear this for Halloween, but there's nothing stopping you from being a Pussycat year-round. $12.95 See On Aerie

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer Fenty Beauty This universally-flattering shade of lip shimmer is perfect for adding a subtle sheen to your smile. $19 See On Fenty Beauty

Marc Platt/Riverdale/Riverside/Kobal/Shutterstock The signature Pussycat ears return, but this time, the girls paired them with glossy lips, and a lot of attitude.

Darling Draped Bow Scrunchie Urban Outfitters Swap out your usual cat ears for a chic take on the trend with this bow scrunchie. $6 See On Urban Outfitters

Girl Boss Lip Gloss The Lip Bar This is the perfect shade of pop star pink, and its lip gloss base will give you shine, without the stickiness. $14 See On The Lip Bar

Inked By Dani Temporary Tattoos Best Sellers Pack Ulta Go with something a little less permanent to prove your dedication to the world of rock and roll. $12.99 See On Ulta

Marc Platt/Riverdale/Riverside/Kobal/Shutterstock Looks featured in this scene were focused on gloss and glow. To really amp up the neutral-hued makeup palette, each girl wore a colorful lip product.

MAC Lipstick Matte in Ruby Woo Ulta A complete transition to rock and roll isn't complete without a bold red lip, and MAC's Ruby Woo is a fan-favorite. $19 See On Ulta

Alma Mater Janet and Jo. Get the glitter and glitz via your choice of nail polish color. This blue, flecked with shimmer, would look great on your guitar-playing fingers. $18 See On Janet & Jo.

Sheer Metallics for Eyes, Lips, Face and Body BLK/OPL Beauty A multipurpose metallic that can be applied to the eyes, lips, and face, this sheer, blendable product will give you a glow worthy of the stage. $10 See On Black Opal Beauty

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