Hairspray Halloween Costumes

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Welcome to the 60's!

Love the 2007 film Hairspray? Looking for a Halloween costume? Check this lens out for costumes inspired by all your favorite Hairspray characters!

It's Hairspray! 

In the 1960's local Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad sets out to secure a spot on the local teen dance program The Corny Collins Show. Along the way she overcomes adversity, fights segregation, wins friends with her big heart, and falls in love with teen heartthrob Link Larkin!

Based on the 1988 feature film and Broadway musical, the 2007 version features the likes of Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken. A hit with teens and parents, the film has introduced a whole new generation to beloved characters and proven that big is beautiful!

Now you can be your favorite Hairspray character for Halloween! Who will you choose?

Who is Tracy Turnblad? 

"I don't want to be a laundress. I want to be famous!"

A plesantly plump bundle of joy, whose unwavering cheerfulness and big-heart garner her friends where ever she goes, Tracy sets out to make her dreams come true: be on the Corney Collins council and integrate the show and fall in love with Link Larkin.

Go as Tracy Turnblad! 

Big, Brunette, and Beautiful!

Perhaps you want to go as star Tracy Turnblad for Halloween? Get your can of AquaNet and practice your dance moves! Click any image for more information!

Tracy Turnblad Teen Plus
Hairspray Tracy Turnblad Teen Plus



Tracy Turnblad Adult
Hairspray Tracy Turnblad Adult



Tracy Turnblad Wig
Hairspray Tracy Turnblad Wig



Tracy Turnblad Frosted Wig
Hairspray Tracy Turnblad Frosted Wig

Who is Penny Pingleton? 

"I am now a checkerboard chick!"

Penny is Tracy's best friend in the world, a shy but bubbly girl who opens up when she meets Seaweed and falls in love. Putting up with her mother's strict ideas and vaules, she learns she can make her own path in the world and prove that love is color-blind.

Go as Penny Pingleton! 

Blonde & Bubbly

Perhaps you want to go as Tracy's best friend and sidekick Penny Pingleton! Don't forget your lollipop! Click any image for more information!

Penny Pingleton Teen
Hairspray Penny Pingleton Teen



Penny Pingleton Adult
Hairspray Penny Pingleton Adult



Penny Pingleton Wig
Hairspray Penny Pingleton Wig

Who is Link Larkin? 

"I think knowing you is the start of a pretty big adventure."

Link is the teen heart-throb of the Corney Collins council and a real smooth cat. After realizing his girlfriend Amber isn't all she's cracked up to be, Link befriends Tracy and falls for the vivacious and bubbly big-hearted girl.

Go as Link Larkin! 

Tracy's studly boyfriend!

Perhaps you want to go as Tracy's fine dancing partner and boyfriend Link Larkin! Don't forget your dancing shoes! Click any image for more information!

Link Larkin Teen
Hairspray Link Larkin Teen



Link Larkin Adult
Hairspray Link Larkin Adult



Link Larkin Wig
Hairspray Link Larkin Wig

Who is Mrs Edna Turnblad? 

"Would you keep that racket down? I'm trying to iron, here!"

Tracy's agoraphobic laundress mother is a big-hearted gal who loves her husband and daughter deeply. She may not understand her daughter's ways but she lovingly supports her and along the way learns she's just as capable as Tracy.

Go as Edna Turnblad! 

Tracy's hip mother!

Perhaps you want to go as Tracy's mother and manager, Edna Turnblad! Don't forget your diet pills! Click any image for more information!

Edna Turnblad Teen Plus
Hairspray Edna / Tracy Turnblad Teen Plus



Edna Turnblad Adult Plus
Hairspray Edna Turnblad Adult Plus



Edna Turnblad Adult Mens
Hairspray Edna Turnblad Adult (Men)


Edna Turnblad Wig
Hairspray Edna / Tracy Turnblad Wig

Who is Motormouth Maybelle Stubbs? 

"Well, love is a gift, a lot of people don't remember that."

Balitmore's own local R&B radio DJ Motormouth Maybelle Stubbs is also mother to Seaweed and Little Inez. She helps head the fight for integration and is known for her fast-talking insight into life's little problems.

Go as Motormouth Maybelle! 

Queen of Radio!

Perhaps you want to go as Seaweed & Little Inez's momma and queen of R&B radio, Motormouth Maybelle! Click any image for more information!

Motormouth Maybelle Adult Plus
Hairspray Motormouth Maybelle Adult Plus



Motormouth Maybelle Wig
Hairspray Motormouth Maybelle Wig

Accesories for your costume 

Need extra hold for your hairdo? Can't sing without a mic? Add one of these to your costume! Click any image for more information!

Inflatable Hairspray Can
Hairspray Inflatable Can



Golden Microphone
American Idol Microphone



Glittery Microphone
Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi Microphone



Inflatable Microphone
American Idol Inflatable Microphone

Own Hairspray! 

Hairspray

The original 1988 cult-classic Josh Waters fim that started it all! Starring Divine, Ricki Lake, Sonny Bono and Deborah Harry.

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/09/2009) Buy Now

Hairspray: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The original soundtrack to the cult classic film with loads of rock and roll and rhythm and blues songs!

Amazon Price: $6.98 (as of 07/09/2009) Buy Now

Hairspray (2002 Original Broadway Cast)

The Tony-winning musical based on the 1988 cult-classic film, now on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. This live recording from 2002 features Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur.

Amazon Price: $11.98 (as of 07/09/2009) Buy Now

Hairspray (Two-Disc Shake & Shimmy Edition)

The 2007 film based on the cult-class 1988 film and the smash-hit Broadway musical. Starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, Allison Janney, and Nikki Blonsky.

Amazon Price: $24.49 (as of 07/09/2009) Buy Now

Hairspray (Soundtrack to the Motion Picture)

The original soundtrack to the 2007 film features performances by John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Amanda Bynes, James Marsden, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, and Nikki Blonsky.

Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/09/2009) Buy Now

Lens of the Day 

This lens received the distinctive honour of being chosen as Lens of the Day on October 13th, 2007. Thank you, Squidoo!

Leave a comment! 

Like this lens? Found your new Halloween costume? Love Hairspray? Let the world know!

ChineseKitesforKids wrote...

This lens was sent immediately to my girlfriend who is a huge hairspray fan! I posted across facebook for all to see. Very clever and original. I love it! I would give it 10 stars if I could.

ReplyPosted April 30, 2009

Treasures-By-Brenda wrote...

I haven't seen this movie yet. (I do a lot of my viewing with two teenage boys.) I'm sure they will enjoy it if I can ever make them watch it! Great lens!

Brenda

ReplyPosted November 06, 2008

Jesi wrote...

I found fantasticinformation about hairspray in this lens and it is a great informatic lens infact. 5 stars

ReplyPosted October 30, 2008

samie-wilson wrote...

Hairspray is a good movie, it rocks!

ReplyPosted October 22, 2008

Lensmaster

wrote

Great halloween costumes.

Reply Posted September 18, 2008

Lensmaster

sara wrote

i love hair spray i wore the penny costume to holloween and people thoght that i was penny

Reply Posted August 05, 2008

beachbum_gabby wrote...

I like this movie. wonderful lens. Thanks for putting this up!

ReplyPosted April 11, 2008

happy-jack wrote...

Hairspray have no need to see the
film thanks for saving me the cash
great lens thank you very much

ReplyPosted April 10, 2008

EverythingMouse wrote...

I loved the Hairspray movie. Can't wait for it on DVD!

ReplyPosted November 15, 2007

soireecasino wrote...

Great lens. Halloween is over by now but I guess you will be back next year!

ReplyPosted November 13, 2007

GypsyPirate wrote...

Love this lens, I learned as much about the movie as I did about costumes - well done. Thanks for joining us in The SquidBOO Home!

ReplyPosted October 25, 2007

KimGiancaterino wrote...

Nicely done and perfect for SquidBoo. I still need to see this movie. Congrats on LOTD!

ReplyPosted October 19, 2007

Fingerscrossed wrote...

Great Lens, well done on the LOTD award.
I love Hairspray, adored the John Waters version, and love the new version too.
Check out my curvy girl Halloween costume lens too!
http://www.squidoo.com/plus-size-halloween-costumes
Thanks.

ReplyPosted October 17, 2007

 
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