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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

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

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

Valentine Pastel Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2551
Valentine Pastel Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2551

Pink and White Dalmatian Print Coffin Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1976
Pink and White Dalmatian Print Coffin Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1976

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Short Animal Print Nails

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

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

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Gradient Tiger Stripe Accent Nail
Gradient Tiger Stripe Accent Nail

Dashenkanails

Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515

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

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

Animal Print French Nails

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564

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

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

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Floral and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2562
Floral and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2562

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

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

Glitter Design for Blue Mermaid Scale Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4965
Glitter Design for Blue Mermaid Scale Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4965

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

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

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

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

Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Pink and Silver Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4333
Pink and Silver Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4333

Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078

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

Pastel Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2545
Pastel Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2545

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

Leopard Ombre Nails
Leopard Ombre Nails

_gabrielamanole

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

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Summer Animal Print Nails

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237
Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237

Neon Animal Print Nails

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Irina_rain

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

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

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

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

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

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

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

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Zebra Print Summer Gradient
Zebra Print Summer Gradient

_gabrielamanole

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Purple Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2535
Purple Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2535

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

Matuszewsk.a

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

Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616
Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

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

Matte Yellow and Red Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2578
Matte Yellow and Red Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2578

Leopard Pattern for Glossy Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8092
Leopard Pattern for Glossy Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8092

Snake Print Nails

Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134
Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134

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

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Nails Blaze / Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Ojibwe Turtle Pattern Nails | Tribal - NB814
Ojibwe Turtle Pattern Nails | Tribal - NB814

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

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

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

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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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