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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

Ombre Jelly Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1978
Ombre Jelly Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1978

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

Dashenkanails

Dalmatian Print Design Orange and Nude Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1982
Dalmatian Print Design Orange and Nude Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1982

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

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Short Animal Print Nails

Valentine Mix and Match
Valentine Mix and Match

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306
Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306

Zebra Foil Nails
Zebra Foil Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Animal Print French Nails

Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975

Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091
Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091

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

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

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

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

Dalmatian Print Design Orange and Nude Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1982
Dalmatian Print Design Orange and Nude Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1982

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

Luxury Leopard Print Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8094
Luxury Leopard Print Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8094

Leopard Theme Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8069
Leopard Theme Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8069

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

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

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

Matuszewsk.a

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

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

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Short Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8093
Short Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8093

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

Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091
Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091

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

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

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

Spring Hot Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4330
Spring Hot Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4330

Striped Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2563
Striped Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2563

Summer Animal Print Nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Lime Green Cow‑Print Accents | Lime Green Nails- NB8298
Lime Green Cow‑Print Accents | Lime Green Nails- NB8298

Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394
Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

_gabrielamanole

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Elegant Black and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4325
Elegant Black and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4325

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

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

Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Print Accent for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5731
Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Print Accent for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5731

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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

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

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

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

Ego_alinkha

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

Dashenkanails

Ombre Filigree and Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2540
Ombre Filigree and Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2540

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

Nailed.it.by.amber

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Almond Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2513
Almond Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2513

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Glossy Yellow French Tips with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1973
Glossy Yellow French Tips with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1973

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

Silver Holographic Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1966
Silver Holographic Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1966

Leopard Print Design for Coffin Brown Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8081
Leopard Print Design for Coffin Brown Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8081

Long Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2559
Long Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2559

Leopard Print Shimmer Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2511
Leopard Print Shimmer Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2511

Snake Print Nails

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

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130
Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130

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

_gabrielamanole

Gothic Nails in Snake Skin | Snake Nails- NB8136
Gothic Nails in Snake Skin | Snake Nails- NB8136

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Ego_alinkha

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

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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
Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Chevron Blue and Leopard Design
Chevron Blue and Leopard Design

Minea.nails

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Matuszewsk.a

Dalmatian Print on Diagonal French Nails
Dalmatian Print on Diagonal French Nails

Matuszewsk.a

Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print
Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print

Matuszewsk.a

Colorful Leopard Print Nails
Colorful Leopard Print Nails

Cdanails

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

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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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