How do I make Hades' hair stand up?

If styling a wig yourself, use a foam wig head, turn it upside down, and spray it heavily with extra-strength hairspray while blow-drying on a cool setting.

What color is Hades' skin?

Hades has a distinct pale blue-grey complexion, which you can easily replicate using water-activated face paint.

What does Hades wear on his shoulder?

He wears a small, silver skull-shaped clasp or brooch that fastens his grey toga drape to his black robe.

Hades

Hades Costume

Rule the Underworld with fiery blue hair and a dark toga.

Disney's Hades from the 1997 animated film Hercules is a fan-favorite villain known for his fast-talking humor and fiery blue hair. This costume is a popular choice for Disney fans who want a comfortable yet highly recognizable villain look. The outfit centers around a dark, draped toga, a skull pin, and his signature blue flame hairstyle.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $35–90

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Black Tunic or Toga
A long, floor-length black tunic or draped toga made of lightweight jersey or polyester.
DIY: Drape a long piece of black fabric or a bedsheet over one shoulder and secure it with safety pins.
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Grey Toga Cape
A crinkle-textured grey or dark blue-grey sash draped over one shoulder.
DIY: Drape a strip of grey fabric across the chest and over the left shoulder.
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Skull Brooch
A silver or grey skull-shaped pin or medallion to fasten the toga at the shoulder.
DIY: Cut a skull shape out of grey craft foam, paint it silver, and glue it to a safety pin.
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Blue Flame Wig
A bright blue wig styled to stand straight up in a flame-like shape.
DIY: Use heavy-duty hair gel and blue hair spray on a spiked blue wig to get the upright flame look.
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Grey Face Paint
Water-based grey or light blue-grey face paint to match Hades' underworld complexion.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the long black tunic or base robe.
2
Drape the grey sash or cape over your left shoulder, securing it at the collarbone with the skull brooch.
3
Apply a light, even layer of grey or pale blue-grey face paint to your face, neck, and ears.
4
Use dark grey or black eyeshadow around your eyes to create a sunken, tired look.
5
Put on a wig cap, then carefully fit the blue flame wig, adjusting the spikes to stand upright.
6
Finish the look with black sandals or dark slip-on shoes.

Makeup & hair

Apply pale grey or light blue-grey face paint as a base. Use dark grey eyeshadow to contour your cheekbones and hollow out your eyes, then wear a bright blue wig styled straight up to mimic roaring flames.

Hades for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair with Megara or Persephone for a classic Underworld duo.
group: Team up with Pain and Panic, or join a group of classic Disney Villains like Maleficent and Ursula.
kids: A child-sized black toga with a smaller, soft blue foam flame headpiece instead of a heavy wig.
Plus size: A loose-fitting, draped black toga is highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
pet: Dress a dog as Cerberus with a three-headed plush collar.

Tips

Keep a small bottle of grey face paint with you for quick touch-ups on your hands throughout the night.
Use extra-hold hairspray or styling wax to keep the wig's flame shape upright and wind-resistant.
Wear comfortable black sandals or dark sneakers, as they will be mostly hidden under the long toga.

Hades costume FAQ

How do I make Hades' hair stand up?: If styling a wig yourself, use a foam wig head, turn it upside down, and spray it heavily with extra-strength hairspray while blow-drying on a cool setting.
What color is Hades' skin?: Hades has a distinct pale blue-grey complexion, which you can easily replicate using water-activated face paint.
What does Hades wear on his shoulder?: He wears a small, silver skull-shaped clasp or brooch that fastens his grey toga drape to his black robe.

Did you know? In Disney's Hercules, Hades' flames turn red when he loses his temper, a detail animators used to visually represent his explosive anger.