Mean Girls Jr.
MAKEUP AND HAIR GUIDE
General Notes
Regina George
Hair: Curled or straight — student’s choice, Half-up/half-down styles .
Makeup: Stage-ready with room for personal flair.
Cady Heron
Act 1 (Pre-Plastics)
Hair: Natural and simple — loose, soft, or low ponytail that transitions to hair down at some point
Janis
Hair: (Maddie will teach you hair style)
Makeup: Bold, expressive, and creative
- Everyone should wear basic stage makeup: foundation, blush, mascara, and lip color to accent features with the stage lights
- Hair and makeup should reflect your character’s clique style (e.g., Debate Team, Mathletes, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, etc.)
- If you are a named character and you are not listed below, please choose hair and makeup that is appropriate for your character and we will approve it - you can feel free to ask us questions if you have specifics
- Keep it consistent, polished, and stage-ready to help bring your character to life.
- Hair should be out of the face and neatly styled.
- Makeup should be applied before arrival unless you have a mic!!!
Regina George
- Hair: Straight and sleek. Use a flat iron and light hairspray for a polished look.
- Makeup: Full glam stage makeup — think queen bee.
- Foundation, contour, and blush
- Eyes: Neutrals or light shimmer
- Mascara and eyeliner
- Lips: Pink or soft red
Hair: Curled or straight — student’s choice, Half-up/half-down styles .
Makeup: Stage-ready with room for personal flair.
- Karen: Light, fun, and playful — pinks and sparkles are welcome
- Gretchen: More refined and trendy — bronze tones and lip gloss
- Both should wear blush, mascara, and lip color (gloss or lipstick)
Cady Heron
Act 1 (Pre-Plastics)
Hair: Natural and simple — loose, soft, or low ponytail that transitions to hair down at some point
- Makeup: Light and understated stage makeup
- Natural tones, minimal eye makeup
- Lip tint or soft gloss
- Natural tones, minimal eye makeup
- Act 2 (Plastics Era)
- Hair:, Something different - possibly with curls or some sort of style, straight
- Shimmer eye shadow, blush, and a bolder lip
- Still less dramatic than Regina
Janis
Hair: (Maddie will teach you hair style)
Makeup: Bold, expressive, and creative
- Eyes: Purples, greens, or other dramatic tones
- Eyeliner: Smudged or winged (optional)
- Lips: Dark lipstick — black, plum, or deep red
- Optional: Glitter or artistic touches encouraged