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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

Leopard-inspired Birthday Confetti Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5462
Leopard-inspired Birthday Confetti Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5462

Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226
Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226

Dalmatian Print French Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2001
Dalmatian Print French Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2001

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

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Mismatched Animal Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8028
Mismatched Animal Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8028

Short Animal Print Nails

Dalmatian Print and Leopard Print Short Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1993
Dalmatian Print and Leopard Print Short Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1993

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

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

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

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2550
Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2550

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print French Nails

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Climate Crisis Nails with Zebra Stripes Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3003
Climate Crisis Nails with Zebra Stripes Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3003

Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968
Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968

Dark Green Nails with Dalmatian Print French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1991
Dark Green Nails with Dalmatian Print French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1991

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

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

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Leopard Print Nails with Glitter | Animal Print Nails - NB4342
Leopard Print Nails with Glitter | Animal Print Nails - NB4342

Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075

Safari Theme Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8072
Safari Theme Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8072

Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082
Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082

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

Matuszewsk.a

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

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

Ombre Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB821
Ombre Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB821

A Touch of Blue for Zebra Print Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6409
A Touch of Blue for Zebra Print Nails | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6409

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

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

Black and Pink Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4318
Black and Pink Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4318

Summer Animal Print Nails

Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968
Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346
Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346

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

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226
Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Merkyri.nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

_gabrielamanole

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

Fall Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Fall Nails - NB5729
Fall Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Fall Nails - NB5729

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Animal Print Almond Nails

Minimal Leo Tip
Minimal Leo Tip

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Panther Love Nails
Panther Love Nails

Project_paznokcie

Midnight Blue Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Leopard Print Nails- NB8089
Midnight Blue Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Leopard Print Nails- NB8089

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

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

Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968
Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Tribal Nails Leopard Print French | Animal Print Nails - NB2531
Tribal Nails Leopard Print French | Animal Print Nails - NB2531

Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969

Leopard-inspired Birthday Confetti Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5462
Leopard-inspired Birthday Confetti Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5462

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Dark and Yellow Glossy Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2591
Dark and Yellow Glossy Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2591

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

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

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

Snake Print Nails

Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137
Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137

Pink Snake Print Nail Design
Pink Snake Print Nail Design

Getman.nails

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

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

_gabrielamanole

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

_gabrielamanole

Stamped Snake Print Nails
Stamped Snake Print Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Mari_mari_nailart

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

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You can get creative with the patterns and colors of your designs or keep things simple with one bold color.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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