Hormone Monster Costume
Embrace the chaos with a wild, furry Big Mouth-inspired look.
The Hormone Monsters from Netflix's Big Mouth—Maurice and Connie—are fan-favorite characters known for their wild advice, furry bodies, and chaotic energy. Dressing as a Hormone Monster is a hilarious choice for animation fans who want a bold, funny, and cozy costume. This look relies on satyr-like features, including horns, faux fur, and big, messy hair.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $40–100
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What you need for a Hormone Monster costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Hormone Monster costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Curved monster horns
Large, curved ram or satyr horns on a secure headband.
DIY: Sculpt horns out of lightweight foam clay and hot glue them to a thick black headband.
Faux fur pants or leggings
Brown or tan faux fur pants, or brown leggings covered in faux fur fabric to mimic animal legs.
DIY: Safety-pin brown faux fur fabric panels onto an old pair of brown sweatpants.
Furry vest or top
A matching brown or tan sleeveless faux fur vest to cover the torso.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off a cheap brown fleece or faux fur jacket.
Big messy wig
A voluminous, wild wig—dark brown for Maurice, or a massive, teased reddish-orange wig for Connie.
DIY: Tease a standard brown wig heavily and use plenty of hairspray to create extreme volume.
Monster gloves and shoe covers
Furry brown gloves and matching furry boot covers or slippers to complete the beastly look.
DIY: Glue scraps of brown faux fur onto an old pair of gloves and slip-on shoes.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Hormone Monster costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown faux fur pants or leggings to establish the furry lower body.
- 2
Layer the matching brown faux fur vest over a neutral brown t-shirt or wear it solo for an authentic monster look.
- 3
Put on the voluminous wig, shaking it out and teasing it further to maximize the wild, messy volume.
- 4
Carefully position the horn headband on your head, blending the base of the headband into the wig fibers.
- 5
Slip on the furry monster gloves and matching furry shoe covers or slippers.
- 6
Use face paint to add a black nose and exaggerated cartoonish features if desired.
Makeup & hair
For Connie, tease a massive reddish-brown wig to extreme heights and apply bright blue eyeshadow and pink lipstick. For Maurice, go with a messy dark brown wig, thick drawn-on unibrow, and a black painted nose tip.
Hormone Monster for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as Maurice and Connie the Hormone Monstress for the ultimate chaotic duo.
- group
- Form a Big Mouth group with friends dressing as Nick, Andrew, Jessi, and their respective monsters.
- kids
- A cozy, simplified version using a brown fuzzy onesie with soft plush horns attached to the hood.
- Plus size
- Faux fur vests and elastic-waist furry pants offer a highly adjustable, comfortable, and warm fit.
- pet
- A simple brown fleece dog sweater paired with a soft plush horn headband.
Tips
- Faux fur can get very warm, so wear a lightweight, breathable cotton t-shirt underneath your vest.
- Use bobby pins to secure the heavy horn headband to your wig so it doesn't slip off while walking.
- Carry a toy microphone or a bubble blower to match the theatrical, dramatic energy of the characters.
- Brush out the faux fur before heading out to keep it looking fluffy and voluminous in photos.
Hormone Monster costume FAQ
- How do I make a DIY Hormone Monster costume?
- Focus on the key elements: a pair of curved ram horns, a massive teased wig, and brown faux fur garments like a vest and pants.
- What is the difference between Maurice and Connie's costumes?
- Maurice has dark brown fur, a unibrow, and shorter horns, while Connie (the Hormone Monstress) features lighter reddish-brown fur, a massive mane of hair, and longer, elegant horns.
- Is a Hormone Monster costume comfortable for Halloween?
- Yes, because it relies on soft faux fur and loose-fitting garments, making it very warm and comfortable for chilly October nights.
Did you know? The design of the Hormone Monsters is heavily inspired by classical mythological satyrs, blending human torsos with beastly, furry lower bodies and horns.