Are you a fierce dragon rider or a beautiful fairy princess? Either way, your costume isn’t complete without the perfect nails. Nail designs for fantasy cosplays are little works of art that bring your character to life. In this article you’ll find epic nail art for cosplaying Nezuko, Elphaba, and Galadriel, just to name a few. We’ll also share simple tips and links to products to recreate the magic. It’s time to include your fingertips in the story.
Nail Designs for Fantasy Cosplays
Nezuko, Demon Slayer
She’s the sister of a Demon Slayer, but she’s a demon herself. So, how does that work out?
Nezuko’s story starts in tragedy but blooms with resilience. Despite her red eyes and sharpened nails, she refuses to give into the craving for human blood and instead fights at her brother Tanjiro’s side. Everything Tanjiro does is focused on finding a way to cure Nezuko and make her wholly human once more. In the meantime, she has a ferocious power that helps him along the way. Her Blood Demon Art ability inspired this set of claws created by a fan.
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Rumi, K-POP Demon Hunters
Rumi balances two lives. One is performing as the idol leading the K-pop group HUNTR/X. The other is living secretly as a half-demon warrior defending humanity from the shadows.
Her glowing purple patterns shift with her power, while her voice is a weapon against demons. Those facts influenced this nail design for fantasy cosplay. It brings to mind Rumi’s power and her role as a performer, combining magical energy with metallics.
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Elphaba, Wicked
Elphaba was born with emerald-green skin, which guaranteed she would be bullied despite her brilliance. Yet she became a powerful sorceress and defied the Wizard of Oz in a fight for justice. Yes, she also became the Wicked Witch of the West.
If you see the film, Wicked, you can watch Cynthia Erivo’s transformation as Elphaba right down to her manicure. The fantastic sets that the actor wears are the result of collaborating with talented nail artists. If you’d like to cosplay Elphaba without spending hours crafting acrylics, consider these dark green shimmery nails as a starting point for your own costume.
Galadriel, Lord of the Rings
The Lady of Lothlorien and bearer of the Elven Ring Nenya is a symbol of wisdom and light. Her forest is a sanctuary. Her greatest strength isn’t only her power, but also her restraint, as shown when she resists the temptation of the One Ring.
It just seems fitting that an Elven nail design would feature cat eye polish and flawless chrome. It looks ethereal as it shifts under the light.
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Violet Sorrengail, The Empyrean Series
Let’s be real—a dragon rider would wear a more practical length and shape. But we couldn’t resist Tairn’s eye in this set.
Violet might be fragile in body, but she is unconquerable in spirit. The more her skills and power grow, the more the fate of her world rests upon her shoulders. She has bonded with not one, but two powerful dragons, so it feels essential to have a set of dragon nails for cosplay. Notice the nods to her lightning power and Andarna.
Fairy Nails
If you’re a fan of cottagecore, you’ll find these fairy nails to be irresistible. It’s like being in an enchanted forest with sparkles and magical flowers that bloom even in winter. Let your inner pixie out to cosplay!
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Paladin Nails
Dungeons & Dragons fans know that they can depend on paladins to save the day when other warriors run away. They are the unyielding defenders of good, stepping in when others throw up their hands or turn their backs. If you dream of being the courageous and noble champion who fights injustice and defends those who need it, consider a chrome paladin set that will start conversations.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
If you haven’t read the book series yet, a TV series might be in the works. The first novel, also known as ACOTAR, focuses on Feyre Archeron’s journey from hunter to faerie hero trapped by a dangerous curse. She is forced by her actions to live in the Spring Court in the faerie kingdom and ends up falling in love with her captor and also has to save the world. But before we spoil the entire story for you, consider this nail design. It’s fan-created in honor of Fayre.
Snow Queen
How many snow queens can you think of in fantasy stories? Immediately, we think of the White Witch of Narnia and wonder what might’ve happened if Elsa had gone bad in Frozen.
The original tale of a powerful, frosty enchanter was Hans Christian Andersen’s Snow Queen published in 1844. What’s interesting is that the story centers more on the friendship between two children than it does on the wicked behavior of the Queen herself. Still, it’s a battle between good and evil, and love saves the day.
However much we adore happy endings, we need villains in our stories so that our heroes can truly shine. Will that be your role the next time you dress up?
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Princess Nails
Are they for Cinderella, Belle, or Snow White? This set of beautiful princess nails is inspired by the grace and kindness of the young ladies in timeless tales. Lots of girls dream of discovering that they are secretly royalty. Maybe we all just need a time to shine and someone to believe in us. Oh, and a sparkling mani!
Conclusion
You’ve seen what fans are wearing when they role-play their heroes (and villains). How creative are you feeling now? Are you ready to sketch out your own nail designs for fantasy cosplays? We’ve got the nail art supplies you need to create epic sets! Shop our store and enjoy exclusive discounts, free shipping, and rewards. We’re here to support you in making your nail dreams come true!