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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

Gray Solid Nails with Brown Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2517
Gray Solid Nails with Brown Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2517

Earthy Tone Nails with Leopard Accent
Earthy Tone Nails with Leopard Accent

Ego_alinkha

All Cow Print Nails
All Cow Print Nails

Nail_sunny

Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Leopard and Lace Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2635
Leopard and Lace Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2635

Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981

Yellow Ombre Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2004
Yellow Ombre Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2004

Short Animal Print Nails

Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009
Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009

Matte Rumors Nails Zebra Print Design | Behr Color of the Year 2025 - NB6380
Matte Rumors Nails Zebra Print Design | Behr Color of the Year 2025 - NB6380

Leopard Print Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2547
Leopard Print Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2547

Gradient Tiger Stripe Accent Nail
Gradient Tiger Stripe Accent Nail

Dashenkanails

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Matching Manicure and Pedicure with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2010
Matching Manicure and Pedicure with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2010

White Snow Nails with Snake Print Accent | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6390
White Snow Nails with Snake Print Accent | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6390

Animal Print French Nails

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Dalmatian French Tips
Dalmatian French Tips

Nailartbychlo

Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977

Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532
Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532

Minimal Leopard Design
Minimal Leopard Design

Dashenkanails

Green and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2603
Green and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2603

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966
Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

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

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

Dashenkanails

Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321

Leopard Print Nails Glitter Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4339
Leopard Print Nails Glitter Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4339

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

Matte Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2626
Matte Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2626

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2634
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2634

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

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620

Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553

Double French Nails with Leopard Print
Double French Nails with Leopard Print

_gabrielamanole

Leopard Ombre Nails
Leopard Ombre Nails

_gabrielamanole

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

Abstract Animal Print and Leaf Nails
Abstract Animal Print and Leaf Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Leopard Print Reverse French Nails for Summer Holiday | Animal Print Nails - NB4337
Leopard Print Reverse French Nails for Summer Holiday | Animal Print Nails - NB4337

Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971
Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Colorful Mix-Technique Nail Design
Colorful Mix-Technique Nail Design

Irina_rain

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

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Double French Nails with Leopard Print
Double French Nails with Leopard Print

_gabrielamanole

Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630
Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630

Animal Print Fall Nails

Fall Leopard Print Nails Gradient Design | Fall Nails - NB5740
Fall Leopard Print Nails Gradient Design | Fall Nails - NB5740

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

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

Leopard Print Design for Fall Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5728
Leopard Print Design for Fall Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5728

Warm Autumn Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2600
Warm Autumn Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2600

Matte Nails with White Cow Prints
Matte Nails with White Cow Prints

Novikova.nailstudio

Square-shaped Fall Leopard Print Nails | Fall Nails - NB5737
Square-shaped Fall Leopard Print Nails | Fall Nails - NB5737

Animal Print Almond Nails

Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529
Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529

Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails
Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails

Pauletta.nails

Tortoiseshell and Dalmatian Print Nails
Tortoiseshell and Dalmatian Print Nails

Nailartbychlo

White Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2530
White Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2530

Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561
Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549
Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549

Leopard-inspired Pink Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5736
Leopard-inspired Pink Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5736

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails
Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

Black and Cinnamon Tiger-print Nails | Cinnamon Nails - NB6137
Black and Cinnamon Tiger-print Nails | Cinnamon Nails - NB6137

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

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612
Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549
Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549

Holographic Silver Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2006
Holographic Silver Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2006

Leopard Print Design on Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2528
Leopard Print Design on Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2528

Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579
Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579

White Filigree Design and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2542
White Filigree Design and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2542

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Matte Dalmatian Print Toenails and Finger Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2008
Matte Dalmatian Print Toenails and Finger Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2008

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009
Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004
Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

French Nails with Cross Charms
French Nails with Cross Charms

_beautbybee

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171
White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171

Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170
Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170

Leopard and Lace Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2635
Leopard and Lace Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2635

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2634
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2634

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

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

Matte Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2626
Matte Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2626

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

Blue and Yellow Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2624
Blue and Yellow Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2624

All Blue Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2623
All Blue Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2623

Simple Leopard Print Accents on Blue Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2622
Simple Leopard Print Accents on Blue Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2622

Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621
Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621

Blue and Red Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2616
Blue and Red Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2616

Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2615
Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2615

Different Shades of Blue with Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2614
Different Shades of Blue with Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2614

Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611
Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611

Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609
Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609

Rose and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2608
Rose and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2608

Glossy Green Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB2607
Glossy Green Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB2607

Matte Black and Green Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2606
Matte Black and Green Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2606

Nude and Green Ballerina Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2604
Nude and Green Ballerina Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2604

Warm Autumn Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2600
Warm Autumn Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2600

Orange and Yellow Simple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2599
Orange and Yellow Simple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2599

Round Square Orange and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2597
Round Square Orange and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2597

Orange and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2596
Orange and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2596

White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595
White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595

Matte Red Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2585
Matte Red Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2585

Red and Yellow Nails with Black Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2584
Red and Yellow Nails with Black Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2584

Flower and Leopard Design Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2583
Flower and Leopard Design Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2583

Matte Nails Leopard Print and Floral | Animal Print Nails - NB2580
Matte Nails Leopard Print and Floral | Animal Print Nails - NB2580

Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579
Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579

Red Nails with White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2576
Red Nails with White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2576

Leopard Print on Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2574
Leopard Print on Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2574

Red and White Matte Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2573
Red and White Matte Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2573

Red and Pink Nails Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2572
Red and Pink Nails Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2572

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

Leopard and Zebra Prints Ballerina Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2566
Leopard and Zebra Prints Ballerina Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2566

Zebra Print and Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2565
Zebra Print and Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2565

Striped Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2563
Striped Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2563

Square Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2560
Square Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2560

Long Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2559
Long Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2559

FAQs:

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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