Sharkboy and Lavagirl Costume
Bring the fiery and aquatic heroes of Planet Drool to life.
Sharkboy and Lavagirl are the iconic superhero duo from the 2005 cult classic film, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D. Perfect for couples, best friends, or siblings, this nostalgic pairing stands out with its bold, contrasting elemental designs. The look features Sharkboy's sharp gray armor and fins paired alongside Lavagirl's bright pink, glowing volcanic jumpsuit.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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See yourself as Sharkboy and Lavagirl
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What you need for a Sharkboy and Lavagirl costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Sharkboy and Lavagirl costume — one box instead of 7 pieces.
Gray spandex jumpsuit
A full-body gray bodysuit to serve as the base layer for Sharkboy's suit.
DIY: Use a gray long-sleeve compression shirt and matching gray leggings.
Sharkboy foam chest armor
A sculpted gray foam chest piece featuring a stylized shark-face design and decorative stitching.
DIY: Cut the chest plate shape out of gray EVA foam sheets and draw the shark mouth details with a black marker.
Finned gauntlets and boot covers
Gray foam arm guards and shoe covers featuring attached shark fins.
DIY: Glue foam shark fins onto plain gray fabric sleeves and gray rain boots.
Black spiked wig
A short, messy black wig styled into sharp spikes.
DIY: Style your natural hair using heavy-hold hair gel or styling wax to create messy spikes.
Pink volcanic jumpsuit
A form-fitting bright pink bodysuit printed with magenta and glowing orange lava crack patterns.
DIY: Draw volcanic cracks onto a hot pink bodysuit using orange and yellow fabric paint.
Pink foam gauntlets and belt
Bright pink foam arm guards, shoulder epaulets, and a matching waist belt.
DIY: Craft the belt and gauntlets from pink foam sheets, detailing them with orange paint.
Bright pink wig
A long, vibrant hot-pink synthetic wig with soft waves.
DIY: Use temporary pink hair color spray on light or pre-lightened natural hair.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Sharkboy and Lavagirl costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Slip on the base jumpsuits: the gray bodysuit for Sharkboy and the pink bodysuit for Lavagirl.
- 2
Secure Sharkboy's foam chest armor over his jumpsuit, ensuring the shark-face design is centered on the chest.
- 3
Attach the matching gray foam gauntlets to Sharkboy's forearms and the finned boot covers over his shoes.
- 4
Put on Lavagirl's foam gauntlets, belt, and boot covers to complete her volcanic armor look.
- 5
Style Sharkboy's hair with a black spiked wig or heavy-hold gel, and put on Lavagirl's vibrant pink wig.
- 6
Apply any finishing makeup touches, such as pink eyeshadow for Lavagirl or a confident, heroic smirk for Sharkboy.
Makeup & hair
Sharkboy requires messy, spiked black hair styled with strong-hold gel, while Lavagirl needs a long, vibrant hot-pink wig. For makeup, Lavagirl can feature bright pink eyeshadow, a touch of glitter, and pink lipstick to match her volcanic glow.
Sharkboy and Lavagirl for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- The ultimate nostalgic duo; one person dresses as Sharkboy in gray armor, and the other as Lavagirl in pink.
- group
- Add Max in his yellow shirt and dream journal, or Mr. Electric as the villain.
- kids
- Available in matching toddler and kids' sizes with soft, comfortable foam armor.
- Plus size
- Use stretchy spandex bodysuits as the base layer and adjustable foam armor with hook-and-loop fasteners.
- pet
- Dress a dog in a gray shark fin harness to act as Sharkboy's sidekick.
Tips
- Use comfortable athletic shoes under the foam boot covers so you can walk easily all night.
- If DIYing, use EVA foam sheets and hot glue to craft the chest plates, gauntlets, and fins.
- Keep the wigs secure with wig caps and bobby pins, especially if you plan on dancing or moving around.
- For photos, pose back-to-back with heroic expressions to capture their classic movie poster dynamic.
Sharkboy and Lavagirl costume FAQ
- What do you need for a DIY Sharkboy and Lavagirl costume?
- You need a gray bodysuit and a pink bodysuit as bases. Use gray and pink EVA foam to cut out the chest armor, gauntlets, boot covers, and fins, then paint on the volcanic cracks and shark details.
- How do you style Lavagirl's hair?
- A long, bright pink synthetic wig is the easiest option. You can use hairspray to add volume and a slight wave to match her flowing, lava-like hair from the movie.
- Is this costume comfortable for a long party?
- Yes, because the base layers are stretchy spandex bodysuits. Ensure your foam armor pieces are secured with adjustable hook-and-loop straps so they don't pinch or restrict your movement.
Did you know? Taylor Lautner played Sharkboy in the 2005 film, showcasing his martial arts skills years before starring in the Twilight saga.