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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

Leopard Print on Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2574
Leopard Print on Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2574

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534

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

Leopard Print and Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1557
Leopard Print and Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1557

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Short Animal Print Nails

Orange and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2596
Orange and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2596

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

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

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

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

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

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

Animal Print French Nails

Croc Print Gradient Nails
Croc Print Gradient Nails

_beautbybee

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

Nailartbychlo

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

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

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

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print
Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print

Matuszewsk.a

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

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

Solid Blue With Tortoiseshell Nail Art
Solid Blue With Tortoiseshell Nail Art

Nail_sunny

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

Nails with Zoo Patterns
Nails with Zoo Patterns

Belyyhome

Pastel Stripes and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2571
Pastel Stripes and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2571

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Summer Animal Print Nails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Colorful Leopard Print Nails
Colorful Leopard Print Nails

Cdanails

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630
Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

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

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

Square-shaped Fall Leopard Print Nails | Fall Nails - NB5737
Square-shaped Fall Leopard Print Nails | Fall Nails - NB5737

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Nude and White Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2520
Nude and White Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2520

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

Armadillo Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-622
Armadillo Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-622

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

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

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

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

Leopard Spots on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2536
Leopard Spots on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2536

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

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

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

Leopard Print Short Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2556
Leopard Print Short Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2556

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

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

Leopard Print Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2544
Leopard Print Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2544

White Filigree Design and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2542
White Filigree Design and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2542

Filigree Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2541
Filigree Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2541

Leopard and Stripes Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2538
Leopard and Stripes Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2538

Brown and White Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2537
Brown and White Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2537

Leopard Spots on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2536
Leopard Spots on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2536

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

Geometric and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2533
Geometric and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2533

Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532
Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532

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

White Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2530
White Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2530

Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529
Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529

Leopard Print Design on Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2528
Leopard Print Design on Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2528

Tribal Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2527
Tribal Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2527

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

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

Nude Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2523
Nude Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2523

Simple Leopard Pattern Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2522
Simple Leopard Pattern Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2522

Mix and Match Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2521
Mix and Match Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2521

Nude and White Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2520
Nude and White Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2520

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

Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2510
Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2510

Lace Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2507
Lace Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2507

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

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

Holographic Silver Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2006
Holographic Silver Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2006

Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003
Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003

Pink Nails Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1979
Pink Nails Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1979

Tropical Leaf & Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-222
Tropical Leaf & Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-222

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

Leopard Print and Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1557
Leopard Print and Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1557

Fern Leaves and Animal Print Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1551
Fern Leaves and Animal Print Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1551

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

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

Ojibwe Turtle Pattern Nails | Tribal - NB814
Ojibwe Turtle Pattern Nails | Tribal - NB814

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

FAQs:

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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