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Animal Print Nails

Animal print nail designs are as diverse as the animals that inspired them. They are popular in the world of nail art because they're so unique and eye-catching and have long been a symbol of wealth and welfare. They are also great for seasonal trends. Applying such animal motifs in nail designs makes your nails look elegant and luxurious. Leopard, zebra, cheetah, snake, and tiger print nail designs, are at the top of the list. There's something about animal prints that makes them feel so cool and edgy. They're bold, daring, and sometimes even a little intimidating. But if you can pull them off, animal print nails will make you feel like an absolute goddess! Animal prints are always fashionable because they're easy to pair with other clothes and colors.
There's nothing quite like standing out from the crowd with a pair of hot pink leopard-print nails or black cheetah-print ones—especially when everyone else is wearing basic black or white polish. The best colors for animal print nails are dark reds and purples, as well as dark blues and greens (the latter two will go great with any animal). When choosing colors for your animal print nail designs, there's no need to go overboard. A bold red will look great against black or white backgrounds, as will a dark blue or brown. If you want something more subtle, try lighter shades like pink or yellow that blend in with the pattern of the print.
There are tons of designs that go well with animal print nails! But if you want something more traditional, try doing a French manicure with a lighter shade than your base color on top of it. That way, it looks like your nail has grown out into an extension of a fur coat! Or maybe try doing an ombré design.
Animal print nail designs can be bold and striking, but they don't need to be complicated! It's perfectly acceptable to paint your nails with one color and leave them at that—or even add some glitter if you're feeling adventurous! The key is not overwhelming yourself with too many different elements at once. If you like animal print and want to add color to your nails, here are some nail art ideas.

Long Animal Print Nails

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586

Neutral Nails with Crocodile Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB4408
Neutral Nails with Crocodile Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB4408

Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090
Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090

Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336
Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336

Short Animal Print Nails

Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306
Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306

Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561

Dalmatian Print on Diagonal French Nails
Dalmatian Print on Diagonal French Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Shades of Pastels
Shades of Pastels

Nailartbychlo

Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391
Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382
Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382

Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974
Pastel Mermaid Scale with Glitter | Glitter Nails - NB4974

Animal Print French Nails

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Tribal Nails Leopard Print French | Animal Print Nails - NB2531
Tribal Nails Leopard Print French | Animal Print Nails - NB2531

Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556
Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556

French Manicure Giraffe Design | Animal Nails- NB8040
French Manicure Giraffe Design | Animal Nails- NB8040

Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091
Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

Giraffe Print French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8031
Giraffe Print French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8031

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Glossy Red and Yellow Nails with Leopard Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB2581
Glossy Red and Yellow Nails with Leopard Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB2581

Diagonal Zebra and Solid Orange Nails
Diagonal Zebra and Solid Orange Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075

Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083
Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083

Wedding Animal Print Nails

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails
Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails

Dashenkanails

Blue Animal Print Nails

Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376
Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376

Glossy Blue Leopard Print Nails with Confetti Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2619
Glossy Blue Leopard Print Nails with Confetti Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2619

Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404
Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404

Mix and Match Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2521
Mix and Match Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2521

Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2550
Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2550

Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554
Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554

Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2625
Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2625

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB358
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB358

Pink Leopard Print Nails

3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Matte Nails with Panther Accents
Matte Nails with Panther Accents

Nails_by_evelyn9

Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554
Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554

Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083
Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083

Leopard Print Spring Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2543
Leopard Print Spring Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2543

Silver Panther
Silver Panther

Klamaja

Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344
Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344

Summer Animal Print Nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968
Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968

Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226
Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226

Leopard Print Beige Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4341
Leopard Print Beige Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4341

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338
Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338

Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973

Neon Animal Print Nails

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Leopard Print Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2628
Leopard Print Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2628

Blue and Purple Gradient Nails with Zebra Pattern | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6424
Blue and Purple Gradient Nails with Zebra Pattern | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6424

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

Animal Print Fall Nails

Cute Autumn Nails with Leopard Print and Gold Accents | Fall Nails - NB5542
Cute Autumn Nails with Leopard Print and Gold Accents | Fall Nails - NB5542

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536
Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536

Elegant Red Nails with Leopard Print Accent for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5738
Elegant Red Nails with Leopard Print Accent for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5738

Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336
Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Fall Rose Gold Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5732
Fall Rose Gold Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5732

Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725
Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725

Animal Print Almond Nails

Leaopard Print Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7055
Leaopard Print Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7055

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972
Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails for Beach | Glitter Nails - NB4972

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Zebra Print Nails with Red French Tips | Red Tip Nails- NB7636
Zebra Print Nails with Red French Tips | Red Tip Nails- NB7636

Dalmatian French Tips
Dalmatian French Tips

Nailartbychlo

Bright Yellow and Blue Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2627
Bright Yellow and Blue Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2627

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633
Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633

Wild Half-moon and Tips Nail Designs
Wild Half-moon and Tips Nail Designs

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620
Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620

Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603
Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603

Silver Nails with Dragon Print Accents | Silver Nails- NB7593
Silver Nails with Dragon Print Accents | Silver Nails- NB7593

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

Matte Coffin Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2575
Matte Coffin Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2575

Animal Print Tropical Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-217
Animal Print Tropical Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-217

Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568
Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568

Leopard Cub Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8076
Leopard Cub Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8076

Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2510
Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2510

Snake Print Nails

Snake Print Mismatched Nails
Snake Print Mismatched Nails

Ego_alinkha

Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130
Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Gold Details on Laxury Mismatched Nails
Gold Details on Laxury Mismatched Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518
Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518

Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384
Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384

Green Gradient Snake Pattern
Green Gradient Snake Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Gold Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2011
Gold Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2011

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4350
Leopard Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4350

Green Nails with Snake Print Pattern
Green Nails with Snake Print Pattern

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print Accents for Toenails | Animal Print Nails - NB4351
Leopard Print Accents for Toenails | Animal Print Nails - NB4351

Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382
Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382

What Are the Most Popular Animal Print Effect Nail Art Designs?

Cow Print Nails
Leopard Print Nails
Cheetah Print Nails
Zebra Print Nails
Snake Print Nails
Tiger Print Nails
Giraffe Print Nails
Crocodile Print Nails
Dalmatian Print Nails
Alligator Print Nails
Tortoiseshell Print Nails
Dog Print Nails
Dog Paw Print Nail Art

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs that Go Well With Animal Print Nails?

Animal Print Nails with Glitter Accents
French Tip
Ombré Nails
Floral Designs
Studs or Rhinestones
Negative Space Designs
Minimalistic Stripe
Checkered Nails
Polka Dots
Gold or Silver Foil
Marble Effect
Abstract Shapes
Color Blocking
Jungle-Themed Designs
Sunset or Gradient Effect
Mismatched Animal Print Designs

How to Choose the Best Colors for Animal Print Nails

It is common to apply animal print nail art in their natural colors. But in modern forms, actual patterns are inspired, and by combining them with various colors, such as multi-colored neon, pastel, chrome, or embellishments like glitter, new designs are created. If picking a color combo is not easy, trying multiple shades of the same color always works well. Give some spring or summer vibes using warmer colors like yellow or orange. Some colors between green and blue stand perfectly on animal print nails for cold seasons. If you can't decide between colors or even prints, just use them all creatively. Having outlines is also popular, using gold or silver.

Tips for Animal Print Nail Designs

You can get creative with the patterns and colors of your designs or keep things simple with one bold color.
Don't go too overboard. When doing an animal print nail design, it's important not to overdo it. If you have a lot of spots or stripes on each nail, they can end up looking too busy and overwhelming.
Do use animal print nails on one or two fingers on each hand, depending on what you're wearing that day. For example, if you have an animal print dress on, try using these nails as a way to tie the outfit together.
Don't wear animal print nails if they don't match your personality or style; they should fit with who you are as an individual! You want people to remember how amazing and unique they are—not how cute their nails were!
Use a top coat over your nail polish to make it last longer.

The Best Animal Print Nail Art Ideas

Nails Blaze / Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Mismatched Animal Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8028
Mismatched Animal Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8028

Giraffe Print Accent Nails for French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8032
Giraffe Print Accent Nails for French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8032

Giraffe Print French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8031
Giraffe Print French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8031

Nails with Giraffe Print Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8030
Nails with Giraffe Print Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8030

Chrome Giraffe Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8029
Chrome Giraffe Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8029

Elegant Matte Giraffe Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8027
Elegant Matte Giraffe Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8027

Holographic Nails with Giraffe Print Accent | Animal Print Nails- NB8026
Holographic Nails with Giraffe Print Accent | Animal Print Nails- NB8026

Giraffe Print for Brown Nails Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8025
Giraffe Print for Brown Nails Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8025

Grounded Animal Print Nails Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6394
Grounded Animal Print Nails Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6394

Nude and Brown 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4415
Nude and Brown 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4415

Gray and Milky Pink Crocodile Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4414
Gray and Milky Pink Crocodile Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4414

Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413
Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413

Mix & Match 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4412
Mix & Match 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4412

Brown 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4411
Brown 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4411

Blue Crocodile Print Nails with Green Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB4410
Blue Crocodile Print Nails with Green Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB4410

Winter Ice Blue Nails Crocodile Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4409
Winter Ice Blue Nails Crocodile Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4409

Neutral Nails with Crocodile Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB4408
Neutral Nails with Crocodile Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB4408

Yellow and Blue 3D Effect Croc Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4407
Yellow and Blue 3D Effect Croc Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4407

Croc Print Design on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4406
Croc Print Design on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4406

Blue Croc Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4405
Blue Croc Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4405

Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404
Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404

3D Crocodile Stiletto Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4403
3D Crocodile Stiletto Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4403

Bronze and White 3D Crocodile Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4402
Bronze and White 3D Crocodile Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4402

Black and White Cow Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4383
Black and White Cow Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4383

Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382
Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382

Blue Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4381
Blue Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4381

Nails with Black and White Cow Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4380
Nails with Black and White Cow Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4380

Brown Nails with Cow Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4379
Brown Nails with Cow Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4379

Lovely Pink Cow Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4378
Lovely Pink Cow Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4378

Cute Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4377
Cute Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4377

Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376
Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376

Cute Black and White Cow Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4375
Cute Black and White Cow Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4375

Leopard Print Accents for Toenails | Animal Print Nails - NB4351
Leopard Print Accents for Toenails | Animal Print Nails - NB4351

Leopard Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4350
Leopard Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4350

Colorful Leopard Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4349
Colorful Leopard Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4349

Embellished Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4348
Embellished Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4348

Elegant Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4347
Elegant Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4347

Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346
Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346

Pink Leopard Nails with White Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4345
Pink Leopard Nails with White Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4345

Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344
Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343

Leopard Print Nails with Glitter | Animal Print Nails - NB4342
Leopard Print Nails with Glitter | Animal Print Nails - NB4342

Leopard Print Beige Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4341
Leopard Print Beige Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4341

Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340

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The animal print nail trend is still going strong in 2023. There are a lot of trends that we're seeing come and go. And despite being classic, they've been a trend for decades. You can count on animal print nails to be around for a long time.
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