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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

Fall Rose Gold Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5732
Fall Rose Gold Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5732

Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518
Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

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

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

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Short Animal Print Nails

White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595
White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595

White Snow Nails with Snake Print Accent | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6390
White Snow Nails with Snake Print Accent | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6390

Round Square Orange and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2597
Round Square Orange and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2597

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

Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs
Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs

Nailartbychlo

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2634
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2634

Animal Print French Nails

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556
Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556

Cheetah Twist Nail Art
Cheetah Twist Nail Art

Hnnailsbyhoney

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Glossy Blue Leopard Print Nails with Confetti Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2619
Glossy Blue Leopard Print Nails with Confetti Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2619

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

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

Embellished Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8077
Embellished Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8077

Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080
Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080

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

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

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

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079
Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079

Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376
Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376

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

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

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

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

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

Pink and Purple Combination
Pink and Purple Combination

Ego_alinkha

Spring Leopard Print Nails
Spring Leopard Print Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

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

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Merkyri.nails

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

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

Irina_rain

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

Nailartbychlo

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

Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316
Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

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

Leopard Print and Heart Nails Design for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5741
Leopard Print and Heart Nails Design for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5741

Animal Print Almond Nails

Leopard Print and Gold Lines
Leopard Print and Gold Lines

Nail_sunny

Hearts and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2587
Hearts and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2587

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

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

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971
Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971

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

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Glossy Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4324
Glossy Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4324

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

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

Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7277
Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7277

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

Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1984
Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1984

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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
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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Dashenkanails

Stamped Snake Print Nails
Stamped Snake Print Nails

Dashenkanails

Minimal Leopard Design
Minimal Leopard Design

Dashenkanails

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Calligraphy Square Nails
Calligraphy Square Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

Silver Panther
Silver Panther

Klamaja

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Pink Zebra Nails Design
Pink Zebra Nails Design

Sylwia_nailss

Zebra Effect on Transparent Nails
Zebra Effect on Transparent Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Cow Print and Foil Nails
Cow Print and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Panther Love Nails
Panther Love Nails

Project_paznokcie

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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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