Kids CraftsNo. 5117 · The 2026 edition
115+ Disney Villain Nail Designs and Spooky Ideas to Try
Unleash your inner villain with over 115 Disney-inspired nail designs, from Ursula to Dr. Facilier.
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This collection features 22 step-by-step nail art ideas inspired by iconic Disney villains. Each design uses specific colors and motifs to capture the character's essence, perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion.
Directions
- Apply a deep sea blue base for Ursula nails. Paint an Ursula silhouette on your thumb and tentacle designs on the other nails.
- For Cruella De Vil style, use glossy black polish as a base, then add white spots to mimic a Dalmatian's coat. Optionally, add a Mickey Mouse silhouette on one nail.
- For Maleficent nails, start with a poison apple black base, then paint a green fire accent nail. Add a silhouette of Maleficent's horned headpiece.
- For Evil Queen manicures, use a dark purple base. Paint a portrait of the Evil Queen on one nail, a glossy red apple on another, and flame designs on the remaining nails.
- For Hades themed nail art, use smoky blues, inky blacks, and glittery purples. Add a tiny hand-painted muse or a potion bottle on an accent nail.
- For Jafar inspired designs, start with a black base, then use red polish to paint Jafar's hypnotic eyes on your thumb. Sketch his pointed beard, snake staff, and other elements on other nails.
- For Captain Hook nail art, use bold reds and blacks. Feature the villain's hook or a pirate ship silhouette. Optionally add Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Star Wars, or Toy Story themes.
- For Scar themed manicures, use a pastel sunset backdrop with Scar's silhouette in black. Combine elements from the Sanderson Sisters or Oogie Boogie for a unique look.
- For Gaston inspired nails, use an audacious palette of reds, blacks, and golds. Options include a neon pink accent nail with Gaston's silhouette, abstract hunting trophies, or matte black with gold tips.
- For Queen of Hearts designs, use a red-and-black palette. Create heart-shaped patterns, add black dalmatian spots or Winnie the Pooh honey pots, and paint a pumpkin for a spooky element.
- For Cheshire Cat nail art, try the Classic Grin (purple base with white teeth), Striped Elegance (alternating pink and purple stripes), or Andy's Abstract (swirling shades of pink and purple).
- For Oogie Boogie manicures, use a nightmarish green base. Feature Oogie Boogie's menacing grin or his silhouette against a moonlit sky. Alternatively, create a burlap texture with green accents.
- For Lady Tremaine nail art, start with a rich burgundy base. Add delicate golden patterns with a fine brush, and include a tiny detail of Lucifer the cat.
- For Dr. Facilier inspired nails, use a bold dark base like deep purple or onyx black. Add glittery accents, delicate skull or tarot card designs, and his signature top hat.
- For Mother Gothel manicures, use deep burgundy polish with glittering gold accents, or forest green polish with black stripes. Alternatively, use a rose stencil on a black background.
- For Yzma inspired designs, use a black and purple color scheme. Apply a black matte base, then add waves of purple glitter. Sketch her feathered headpiece on one nail using white polish.
- For Chernabog themed nails, use a palette of fiery reds, deep blacks, and smoky grays. Paint a detailed silhouette of Chernabog against a fiery backdrop, or use abstract shapes and gradients.
- For Claude Frollo designs, use dark tones of black and grey as base colors. Add intricate patterns of his hat and cloak with a thin brush. Incorporate touches of red and orange on accent nails for flames.
- For Shan Yu inspired nail art, use black nail polish for the base, gold accents for the eyes, and a nail art brush to draw his signature bird emblem on a chosen nail.
- For Ratcliffe manicures, use bold purples and golds. Create a gradient from royal purple to sparkling gold, or paint each nail a different hue from his attire.
- For Syndrome inspired designs, start with a glossy black base. Use bright red polish to create bold geometric shapes, and add a touch of white for contrast.
- For Dr. Drakken nail art, use deep blues and grays. (Note: the page cuts off, but the design likely involves these colors.)
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