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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

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

Merkyri.nails

Leopard and Filigree Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2539
Leopard and Filigree Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2539

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

Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080
Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080

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

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

Short Animal Print Nails

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4319
Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4319

Matte Abstract Animal Print Design
Matte Abstract Animal Print Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631
Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631

Simple Matte Leopard Accent Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2558
Simple Matte Leopard Accent Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2558

Animal Print French Nails

Zebra Effect on Transparent Nails
Zebra Effect on Transparent Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

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

Minimal Leo Tip
Minimal Leo Tip

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

Cute Leopard Head for Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8071
Cute Leopard Head for Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8071

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

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

Matuszewsk.a

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

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

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 Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Chevron Blue and Leopard Design
Chevron Blue and Leopard Design

Minea.nails

Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079
Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Pink and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4335
Pink and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4335

Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264

Peach and Pink Leopard Print Nails
Peach and Pink Leopard Print Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Black and Pink Leopard Nails with Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4320
Black and Pink Leopard Nails with Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4320

Coffin Nails with Leopard Print Theme | Leopard Print Nails- NB8084
Coffin Nails with Leopard Print Theme | Leopard Print Nails- NB8084

Summer Animal Print Nails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358

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

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Colorful Pastel Color Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4392
Colorful Pastel Color Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4392

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Merkyri.nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Neon Green Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8133
Neon Green Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8133

Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131
Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

Ego_alinkha

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

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

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

Tortie Tips With a White Accent
Tortie Tips With a White Accent

Nailartbychlo

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

Ombre French Nails Leopard Print Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5727
Ombre French Nails Leopard Print Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5727

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Brown Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Nails- NB8068
Brown Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Nails- NB8068

Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB809
Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB809

White and Brown Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2512
White and Brown Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2512

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Snake Pattern Theme Nails in Black and Orange | Snake Nails- NB8135
Snake Pattern Theme Nails in Black and Orange | Snake Nails- NB8135

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

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985

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

Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570
Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails with Chrome Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4334
Pink Leopard Print Nails with Chrome Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4334

Snake Print Nails

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521

Red and Black Snake Print Nails
Red and Black Snake Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Holographic Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8129
Holographic Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8129

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 Nails with Crystals and Caviar
Animal Print Nails with Crystals and Caviar

_gabrielamanole

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nails Blaze / Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

Snake Skin Nails with Crystals and Caviar
Snake Skin Nails with Crystals and Caviar

_gabrielamanole

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

_gabrielamanole

Zebra Print Summer Gradient
Zebra Print Summer Gradient

_gabrielamanole

Leopard Ombre Nails
Leopard Ombre Nails

_gabrielamanole

Glossy Gradient Nails with Zebra Print
Glossy Gradient Nails with Zebra Print

_gabrielamanole

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

_gabrielamanole

Red and Black Snake Print Nails
Red and Black Snake Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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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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