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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

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

Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525
Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Leopard Print and Confetti Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5463
Leopard Print and Confetti Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5463

Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996

Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733
Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733

Chevron Blue and Leopard Design
Chevron Blue and Leopard Design

Minea.nails

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

A mix of Pastel Shades | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7259
A mix of Pastel Shades | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7259

Animal Print French Nails

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Dalmatian Print for French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1983
Dalmatian Print for French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1983

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

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

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

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

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

Matte Nails with Panther Accents
Matte Nails with Panther Accents

Nails_by_evelyn9

Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4317
Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4317

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

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

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967
Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967

Croc Print Gradient Nails
Croc Print Gradient Nails

_beautbybee

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

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

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-137
Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-137

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Gradient Neon Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2633
Leopard Gradient Neon Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2633

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733
Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733

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

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

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Animal Print Almond Nails

Leopard Print and Gold Lines
Leopard Print and Gold Lines

Nail_sunny

Pink Zebra Print Nails with Glitter Outline for Cuff Design | Outline Nails - NB5373
Pink Zebra Print Nails with Glitter Outline for Cuff Design | Outline Nails - NB5373

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

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

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

Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB820
Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB820

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

Nailed.it.by.amber

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

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

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999

Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980

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

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

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

Leopard and Floral Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2548
Leopard and Floral Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2548

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

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
Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Nails with Zoo Patterns
Nails with Zoo Patterns

Belyyhome

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

Reverse French Cow Print Nails
Reverse French Cow Print Nails

Belyyhome

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Zebra Pattern on Red Nails
Zebra Pattern on Red Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Green Gradient Snake Pattern
Green Gradient Snake Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Minimal Leo Tip
Minimal Leo Tip

Beauty_nail_kostroma

White Milk Leopard Design
White Milk Leopard Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Summer Cow Print Nails
Summer Cow Print Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

French Nails with Cross Charms
French Nails with Cross Charms

_beautbybee

Monochrome Wave
Monochrome Wave

_beautbybee

Pink and Black Zebra Nails
Pink and Black Zebra Nails

_beautbybee

Croc Print Gradient Nails
Croc Print Gradient Nails

_beautbybee

Zebra Rainbow Nails
Zebra Rainbow Nails

_beautbybee

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Gradient Tiger Stripe Accent Nail
Gradient Tiger Stripe Accent Nail

Dashenkanails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Dashenkanails

Stamped Snake Print Nails
Stamped Snake Print Nails

Dashenkanails

Minimal Leopard Design
Minimal Leopard Design

Dashenkanails

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Calligraphy Square Nails
Calligraphy Square Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

Silver Panther
Silver Panther

Klamaja

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

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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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