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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

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

Leopard and Lace Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2635
Leopard and Lace Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2635

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

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

Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083
Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083

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

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Irina_rain

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

Summer Cow Print Nails
Summer Cow Print Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Dots Abstract Nail Design
Dots Abstract Nail Design

Nailartbychlo

Black Matte Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2594
Black Matte Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2594

Zebra Foil Nails
Zebra Foil Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343

Animal Print French Nails

Coffin Red and White Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1988
Coffin Red and White Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1988

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

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

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

Getman.nails

Climate Crisis Nails with Zebra Stripes Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3003
Climate Crisis Nails with Zebra Stripes Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3003

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321

Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082
Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082

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

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

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343

Valentine Pastel Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2551
Valentine Pastel Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2551

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

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

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

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Red and White Matte Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2573
Red and White Matte Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2573

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973
Mermaid Scale Glitter Nail Art | Glitter Nails - NB4973

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

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

_gabrielamanole

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730
Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

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

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

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Rose Gold Nails with Heart-shaped Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5735
Rose Gold Nails with Heart-shaped Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5735

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

Pink Zebra Print Nails with Glitter Outline for Cuff Design | Outline Nails - NB5373
Pink Zebra Print Nails with Glitter Outline for Cuff Design | Outline Nails - NB5373

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

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails
Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618

Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4322
Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4322

Long and Matte Leopard Print Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8086
Long and Matte Leopard Print Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8086

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

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

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

Snake Print Nails

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

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

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

Green Gradient Snake Pattern
Green Gradient Snake Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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You can get creative with the patterns and colors of your designs or keep things simple with one bold color.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Zebra Foil Nails
Zebra Foil Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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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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