Effects Makeup in London

The largest collection of special effects makeup in London is found at McCullochs Costume and Party Supply. Because the costume store in london carries a complete line of theatrical effects and horror makeup. They carry top line name brands in makeup. Therefore you will find makeup brands like Ben Nye, Mehron, Graftobian and Disquise Stix at McCullochs all year long. For this reason McCullochs is the choice of London artists requiring professional makeup effects.

Makeup artist Allison Albano Knight is one of those local professionals who shop for their effects makeup at McCullochs. Recently the store required a skilled makeup artist. The required task was to apply a bald head cap. So they reached out to Allison. Check In To Win is a promotional contest run by the costume store. To enter the contest, Facebook users can check in at McCullochs online. When they do they are entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Applying a bald head wig.

Doug McCulloch need to be transformed into Dr Evil as part of a video promotion. He needed a bald head wig for the part. Therefore Allison was brought in to assist with the makeup and bald cap application. A bald head wig is best applied by two make up artists. However, Allison was chosen based on her experience. As a result, she applied the makeup and bald wig effortlessly on her own.

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Allison Albano Knight applies a bald head wig at McCullochs Costume in London

McCullochs is popular source for Halloween and FX makeup in Canada. Artists involved in video production, theatre and performance arts find professional makeup at McCullochs. Are you are wondering where to buy Mehron makeup in Canada? You can contact the makeup department at McCullochs. In addition to being a Mehron retailer, the store is also an official Snazaroo dealer in Canada. Therefore you will find the makeup brands listed below in addition to others.

Available Effects Makeup Brands in Canada

Snazaroo cake makeup is the choice of professionals for all their face painting needs. It is non-toxic, fragrance free and water-based. Therefore these revolutionary makeup cakes make face painting easier than ever.  This makeup will dry completely and not smudge. Then after use, the makeup may be easily removed with soap and water.

Graftobian is the best coloured hair spray on the market. It is intense premium hair color. However it is temporary. This makes it perfect for theatrical or Halloween use. Therefore McCullochs chose to be a Graftobian dealer in Canada.

Mehron StarBlend Cake Makeup is a highly pigmented pressed powder. It can be used wet or dry. StarBlend Cake Makeup is available in a wide range of shades. These shades include skin tones, primary and secondary colors. This also includes black and white tones.

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Allison Albano Knight transforms Doug McCulloch into Dr Evil

Dr Evil is in the house!

Best Halloween Effects Makeup in London

McCullochs has a large selection of Halloween Makeup supplies in stock all year long. This incudes fangs, scars, latex, bruises, burns, fake blood effects and more. Therefore their halloween makeup selection is the largest in London. Drop in and see for yourself how large their selection is. Because they ship their makeup products anywhere in Canada, you can order makeup effects online as well. The McCullochs online catalog can be found at McCullochs.On.Ca

Retail Stores deal with COVID 19

How do Retail Stores deal with Covid 19 in London Ontario? Keep Calm and Keep your sense of Humour says Doug McCulloch. Dough and Rose McCulloch own and operate Londons largest Costume and Party Store in the Forest City.

Like other retail stores in London, McCullochs had to make drastic changes to business during COVID 19. During COVID shutdowns, the well known costume store had to temporarily close public access to their store. In addition to costumes the store has a large citywide balloon delivery service. In the beginning, visitors to the store were not allowed. However balloon orders were still picked up curb side or delivered.

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Doug McCulloch keeping his sense of humour during COVID 19 precautions

COVID proved to be a double edged sword for the Party Store in London. Interest in costume sales plummeted during the shutdown. However… interest in balloon orders raised dramatically.

Large public gatherings like graduations had to be cancelled. Londoners decided to host private celebrations in their home. That meant they wanted to decorate things up a bit with balloon bouquets. McCullochs saw their graduation balloon orders skyrocket.

Not all Retail stores deal with covid 19 the same way. Many retailers in London have simply had to shut down or close. Others used the down time to enhance their business.

David Korhonen is owner of Icabods Escape Rooms in London . He spent the covid shutdown time enhancing his business. He updated and added new mind bending challenges to his escape rooms. This will provide an even more entertaining experience for guests. Ontario is now is Phase 3. Therefore the business is open to the public once more.

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Doug and Rose McCulloch wearing masks at McCullochs Costume in London

Open to the public with COVID safety measures in place.

McCullochs is also fully open to the public again. Safety measures are in place. This includes the citywide mask mandate. McCullochs is happy to participate in safe business practices. This allows the retail store to protect both staff and customers. Stay Safe Canada!

Halloween Store in London Ontario

McCullochs Costume is the Halloween Store in London Ontario that is open to the public year round. Established in 1962 McCullochs Costume has earned the reputation of being the largest and best stocked costume store in London.

Costumes, Costumes, Costumes and more….

If you are looking for costumes in london for any occasion then McCullochs is the store for you. McCullochs has thousands of costumes in stock in addition to wigs, professional make up, accessories and masks. This of course is in a addition to the vast selection available via their online catalog. When asked how many costumes does McCullochs Costume have in stock.. Rose McCulloch can only answer ” LOTS”

More than a Halloween Store in London Ontario

Since 1962 costume sales have evolved as tastes changed. The costume industry has seen a transition from famous horror movie characters like Frankenstein to the now popular ” sexy nurse” type of costumes. Super Heroes and current popular movie characters now prove big sellers. With Cosplay now a huge market many people are looking to become their favourite science fiction or fantasy character. For this reason .. costumes are popular year round. This is one of the reasons McCullochs is open to the the public all year long when temporary stores like Spirit Halloween are open locally for a few months at at time. They offer a large variety of costumes from the lower cost versions to the movie authentic versions. No matter what your budget is McCullochs Costume has you covered. Changing booths are available for customers who prefer to try on a costume in person rather than purchasing online.

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Costumes in London Ontario for all budgets.

Customer service has and will always been a priority at McCullochs Costume. Thats how they remain the most popular costume store in London Ontario. McCullochs offers ballon delivery, novelty sales, party store supplies , magic tricks and more. However… it’s the Costume in McCullochs Costume that makes them so popular all year long.