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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

  1. Apply a deep sea blue base for Ursula nails. Paint an Ursula silhouette on your thumb and tentacle designs on the other nails.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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).
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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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