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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

Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629
Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629

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

Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1984
Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1984

3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400
3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400

Glossy Black and Red Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1986
Glossy Black and Red Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1986

Leopard Ombre Nails
Leopard Ombre Nails

_gabrielamanole

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Matuszewsk.a

Short Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2524
Short Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2524

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

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print French Nails

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Croc Print Gradient Nails
Croc Print Gradient Nails

_beautbybee

Glossy Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB2598
Glossy Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB2598

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

Coffin Red and White Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1988
Coffin Red and White Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1988

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

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

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

Wedding Animal Print Nails

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

Dashenkanails

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Blue Animal Print Nails

Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails
Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails

Irina_rain

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

Blue Leopard Half-moon and French
Blue Leopard Half-moon and French

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Squoval Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2557
Squoval Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2557

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

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

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard Print Design for Pink and Black Nails | Fall Nails - NB5739
Leopard Print Design for Pink and Black Nails | Fall Nails - NB5739

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

Shimmery Leopard Print Pink and Silver Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4332
Shimmery Leopard Print Pink and Silver Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4332

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

Spring Leopard Print Nails
Spring Leopard Print Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588

Summer Animal Print Nails

Colorful Party Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4327
Colorful Party Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4327

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

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

Colorful Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4329
Colorful Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4329

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

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

Neon Animal Print Nails

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Neon Coffin Nails with Leopard Print
Neon Coffin Nails with Leopard Print

_gabrielamanole

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313
Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313

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

Leopard Print and Heart Nails Design for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5741
Leopard Print and Heart Nails Design for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5741

Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730
Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730

Rose Gold Nails with Heart-shaped Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5735
Rose Gold Nails with Heart-shaped Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5735

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

Leopard Print Design for Cute Neutral Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5734
Leopard Print Design for Cute Neutral Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5734

Fall Leopard Print Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5726
Fall Leopard Print Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5726

Animal Print Almond Nails

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

Mismatched Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2518
Mismatched Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2518

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Armadillo Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-624
Armadillo Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-624

Dark Nails with Cyan Chameleon Print | Dark Nails - NB6584
Dark Nails with Cyan Chameleon Print | Dark Nails - NB6584

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Olga_soloveva._

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

Lace Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2508
Lace Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2508

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

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

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Nature-inspired Snake Print Nails
Nature-inspired Snake Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Matte and Glossy Red Leopard Print Nails
Matte and Glossy Red Leopard Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Textured Dalmatian Print Nails
Textured Dalmatian Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Ombre Nail art and Leopard Pattern
Ombre Nail art and Leopard Pattern

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Mari_mari_nailart

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Tiger in the Woods Abstract Nails
Tiger in the Woods Abstract Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Dark Stamping Nail Design
Dark Stamping Nail Design

Merkyri.nails

Zebra Print Nails with 3D Writing
Zebra Print Nails with 3D Writing

Merkyri.nails

Zebra Print Blob Nails
Zebra Print Blob Nails

Merkyri.nails

French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails
French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails

Getman.nails

Pink Snake Print Nail Design
Pink Snake Print Nail Design

Getman.nails

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

Animal print on Gradient Base Coat
Animal print on Gradient Base Coat

Ego_alinkha

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

Pink and Purple Combination
Pink and Purple Combination

Ego_alinkha

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

Ego_alinkha

Snake Print Mismatched Nails
Snake Print Mismatched Nails

Ego_alinkha

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Ego_alinkha

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils
Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils

Nailed.it.by.amber

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Chevron Blue and Leopard Design
Chevron Blue and Leopard Design

Minea.nails

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Matuszewsk.a

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

Matuszewsk.a

Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print
Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print

Matuszewsk.a

Colorful Leopard Print Nails
Colorful Leopard Print Nails

Cdanails

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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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