advertise

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matte Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2516
Matte Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2516

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

Dalmatian Print Design on Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1989
Dalmatian Print Design on Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1989

Short Animal Print Nails

Matte Green Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2605
Matte Green Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2605

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631
Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631

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

Animal Print French Nails

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

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

Zebra Effect on Transparent Nails
Zebra Effect on Transparent Nails

Gallinaz_nail

French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails
French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails

Getman.nails

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

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

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

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Glitter Design for Blue Mermaid Scale Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4965
Glitter Design for Blue Mermaid Scale Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4965

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

Pink Glitter Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Pink Glitter Nails- NB7649
Pink Glitter Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Pink Glitter Nails- NB7649

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

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

Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561
Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561

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

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Pink and Silver Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4333
Pink and Silver Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4333

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

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

Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Summer Animal Print Nails

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131
Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

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

Nailartbychlo

Fall Leopard Print Nails Gradient Design | Fall Nails - NB5740
Fall Leopard Print Nails Gradient Design | Fall Nails - NB5740

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

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 Nails Glitter Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4339
Leopard Print Nails Glitter Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4339

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

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

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

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

Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313
Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603
Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603

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

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004
Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004

Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413
Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413

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

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

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

Snake Print Nails

Pink Snake Print Nail Design
Pink Snake Print Nail Design

Getman.nails

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

Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137
Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137

Snake Print Accents for Holographic Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8140
Snake Print Accents for Holographic Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8140

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

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Nails Blaze / Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
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

Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails
Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails

Pauletta.nails

Cow-print Foil Nails
Cow-print Foil Nails

Pauletta.nails

Spring Leopard Print Nails
Spring Leopard Print Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Matte Nails with Panther Accents
Matte Nails with Panther Accents

Nails_by_evelyn9

Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs
Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs

Nailartbychlo

Tortoiseshell and Dalmatian Print Nails
Tortoiseshell and Dalmatian Print Nails

Nailartbychlo

Crocodile-inspired Nails
Crocodile-inspired Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Nailartbychlo

Dalmatian French Tips
Dalmatian French Tips

Nailartbychlo

Shades of Pastels
Shades of Pastels

Nailartbychlo

Dots Abstract Nail Design
Dots Abstract Nail Design

Nailartbychlo

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

Valentine Mix and Match
Valentine Mix and Match

Nailartbychlo

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

Dalmatian Accent Nails
Dalmatian Accent Nails

Nailartbychlo

All Cow Print Nails
All Cow Print Nails

Nail_sunny

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Leopard Print and Gold Lines
Leopard Print and Gold Lines

Nail_sunny

Cow Print Themed Tips
Cow Print Themed Tips

Nail_sunny

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

Nail_sunny

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

Irina_rain

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

Irina_rain

Cheetah Twist Nail Art
Cheetah Twist Nail Art

Hnnailsbyhoney

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

Read the Latest on Nails Tails!

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.
Let Us Know Your Ideas and Suggestions