How to Look Like Hermione Granger

Last Updated: February 5, 2023 Approved

So you want to look like Harry Potter's sweet, well-intentioned yet incredibly witty and intelligent friend Hermione Granger? This article will teach you how to become a passable imitation of the beloved character from the Harry Potter series.

Steps

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Curl your hair so that it looks 'bushy', as Hermione's hair is often described. In the movies, Hermione's hair varies from wavy to crimped, to frizzy, but it is genuinely curly and bushy in the books. Any naturally curly hair will work, whether your natural hair is wavy, spiral curls, big curls, it will all be fine. Stay natural! If your hair isn't already curly and you don't like the idea of using heat styling, then try these methods:
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Create a wavy look for hair. After you shower, leave your hair slightly wet and part it into a few sections. Twist each section up into a little bun and sleep on it. You should wake up with some nice waves in your hair.

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Braid. Split your wet hair into a few sections (with more sections for thicker hair) and braid it. You could either sleep with the braids in your hair or keep them in for a half-day. You will end up with nice waves.
- Curlers can also give you nice Hermione hair.
- You can also dye your hair a shade of medium/light brown and wear brown contact lenses if your hair and eyes are not already dark.
- As a last resort, in the last film Hermione has her hair plaited so just a single braid down your back will work.
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Mimic her wardrobe. Fashion is not something that Hermione worries about - she's more about books than looks. However, that doesn't mean she lets herself look disheveled. Just remember to keep things tidy, simple and modest.
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Work on the School uniform. This consists of a dark V-neck sweater, a white collared shirt with the Gryffindor tie, a pleated skirt, stockings or tights, Mary Jane shoes, a black cloak, and a wizard robe. (The first- and second-year uniforms are grey; thereafter, they are black). You may want to add a Gryffindor beanie and scarf in the house colors (gold and red), which you could knit yourself. If you like, perhaps you could add a Prefect badge.
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Get a Casual dress. Because Hogwarts is rather chilly, Hermione opts for warm clothing when she dresses like a Muggle. This includes thick coats, jackets, striped or patterned knits, jeans, cords, cargo or chino pants, and a good pair of sneakers. You can also imitate Emma Watson's wardrobe from the movies by wearing sweaters, hoodies, and chinos that have a cute and classic flair.
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Try the Formal dress. For dressy occasions, Hermione straightens her hair and curls the ends. Make sure your hair has lots of volume. (This will have the same effect as the Sleekeazy's Hair Potion that Hermione uses.) She also wears an elaborate dresses for special events. In Hermione's fourth year, she attended the Yule Ball wearing a periwinkle blue dress; in the film, the dress is dusty pink. In the Deathly Hallows book, she wears a light purple dress to Bill and Fleur's wedding; in the film, she wears a red dress.
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Get the bedtime look right. Wear either a long nightgown with a light-colored dressing gown and a pair of slippers, or a plain tank top and pants with slippers and a dressing gown.
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Wear minimal and very natural makeup. Hermione does not care a dreadful lot about her appearance, so remember that it's your personality that counts - no matter what you wear or how you look. However, a light foundation, lip balm, natural-colored eye shadow and mascara can make your features stand out without looking too harsh. Hermione also has nicely shaped brows; you can use an eyebrow grooming brush and hold gel for this look.
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Carry a few books you are reading (or just haven't returned to the library yet) with you in a tan, satchel-style bag. You could even include Quidditch Through the Ages, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, or The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which have been published (or you could just make fake covers).
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Obtain some sort of wand. Hermione's wand (before it was stolen) was made of vine wood and dragon heart-string, and was fairly dark. You can use a twig for a wand, make one out of clay, paint a pencil or use whatever you like.
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Consider adopting a cat. Preferably one that is large, long-haired, and has a squashed-looking face so that it resembles Hermione's cat, Crookshanks. Crookshanks is a ginger Persian, but those cats can be expensive. You could also carry around a stuffed cat that has the same appearance.
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Accessorize! You might wear a SPEW pin, a lumpy, wool "house-elf" hat, or a golden chain with a small hourglass charm (to represent the Time-Turner).

Community Q&A

Question

What are some ways that I can be brave like Hermione?

Community Answer

Stand up for what is right, and stand up to bullies. Be adventurous and don’t be afraid to be yourself. Whenever you have a chance to be brave, be brave.
Question

Can I wear a white blouse, gray skirt, and tie and be Hermione Granger if I can't find anything to use as a robe?

Community Answer

Of course! Hermione almost never wears her robes anyway.
Question

What if my hair is like the seventh-year Hermione?

Community Answer

If that's what you're going for, then it is perfect. If not, you can use hair products to style your hair how you want it.

Warnings

Never dye your hair without your parents' approval.

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You will probably want to reserve dressing up in a Hogwarts uniform for special occasions, such as Harry Potter movie premieres and costume parties.

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For every day look, a button down shirt (preferably white), gray or black skirt and Mary Janes would work. You don't need to show off your tie all the time.

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