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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

Minimal Leo Tip
Minimal Leo Tip

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Flower and Leopard Design Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2583
Flower and Leopard Design Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2583

Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990

Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977

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

Short Animal Print Nails

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

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

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

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

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

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

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print French Nails

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

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Cute Autumn Nails with Leopard Print and Gold Accents | Fall Nails - NB5542
Cute Autumn Nails with Leopard Print and Gold Accents | Fall Nails - NB5542

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

Colorful Leopard Print Nails
Colorful Leopard Print Nails

Cdanails

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Leopard Print Nails with Roses Accent Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2526
Leopard Print Nails with Roses Accent Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2526

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

Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails
Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails

Dashenkanails

Leopard Print Nails with Glitter Accent Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2509
Leopard Print Nails with Glitter Accent Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2509

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

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

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 and Red Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2616
Blue and Red Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2616

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Bright Yellow and Blue Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2627
Bright Yellow and Blue Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2627

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Pink and Purple Combination
Pink and Purple Combination

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4319
Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4319

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

_gabrielamanole

Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588

Elegant Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4347
Elegant Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4347

Summer Animal Print Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Colorful Pastel Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4328
Colorful Pastel Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4328

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231
Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231

Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Animal Print Fall Nails

Leather-inspired Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6402
Leather-inspired Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6402

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

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

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

Red and Yellow Nails with Black Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2584
Red and Yellow Nails with Black Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2584

Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs
Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs

Nailartbychlo

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

Leopard Print Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2567
Leopard Print Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2567

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Leopard Print Accent on Classy Almond Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2593
Leopard Print Accent on Classy Almond Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2593

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

Nail_sunny

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

Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002

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

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

Leopard Print Accents for Toenails | Animal Print Nails - NB4351
Leopard Print Accents for Toenails | Animal Print Nails - NB4351

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

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

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

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print 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

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

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

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

Ego_alinkha

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

Nails with Zoo Patterns
Nails with Zoo Patterns

Belyyhome

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Mango Ombre with Animal Print
Mango Ombre with Animal Print

Dashenkanails

Stamped Snake Print Nails
Stamped Snake Print Nails

Dashenkanails

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

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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