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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

Holographic Nails with Giraffe Print Accent | Animal Print Nails- NB8026
Holographic Nails with Giraffe Print Accent | Animal Print Nails- NB8026

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

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

Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134
Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134

Mocha Mousse Glitter and Zebra Print Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6961
Mocha Mousse Glitter and Zebra Print Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6961

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

Short Animal Print Nails

Animal print on Gradient Base Coat
Animal print on Gradient Base Coat

Ego_alinkha

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

Peach Nails for Birthday | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6848
Peach Nails for Birthday | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6848

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Dog Lover's Delight Nails | Cordelia-M-Customized Nails- NB8382
Dog Lover's Delight Nails | Cordelia-M-Customized Nails- NB8382

Animal Print French Nails

Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078

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

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

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

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

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

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

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

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

Matte Coffin Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2575
Matte Coffin Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2575

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

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

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

Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338
Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Colorful Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4326
Colorful Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4326

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Irina_rain

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

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

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

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340

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

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

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336
Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384
Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Leaopard Print Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7055
Leaopard Print Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7055

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

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

Dashenkanails

Leopard and Fern Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1543
Leopard and Fern Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1543

Colorful Leopard Print Nails
Colorful Leopard Print Nails

Cdanails

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

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

Snake Print Nails

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

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

Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134
Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134

Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384
Grounded Nails with Snake Skin Accents | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6384

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

_gabrielamanole

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Red and Black Snake Print Nails
Red and Black Snake Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382
Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382

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

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

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

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

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

Nails Blaze / Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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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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