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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

Bronze and White 3D Crocodile Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4402
Bronze and White 3D Crocodile Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4402

Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

Giraffe Design for Gradient Nails | Animal Nails- NB8037
Giraffe Design for Gradient Nails | Animal Nails- NB8037

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

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

Short Animal Print Nails

Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs
Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs

Nailartbychlo

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

Animal Print French Nails

Diagonal Zebra and Solid Orange Nails
Diagonal Zebra and Solid Orange Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

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

Leopard Print French Tip Design | Leopard Nails- NB8073
Leopard Print French Tip Design | Leopard Nails- NB8073

Leopard and Filigree Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2539
Leopard and Filigree Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2539

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075

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

Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966
Holographic Mermaid Glitter Nails | Glitter Nails - NB4966

Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552

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

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

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Irina_rain

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

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

Yellow and Blue 3D Effect Croc Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4407
Yellow and Blue 3D Effect Croc Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4407

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2550
Pastel Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2550

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

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

Shimmery Leopard Print Pink and Silver Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4332
Shimmery Leopard Print Pink and Silver Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4332

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

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

Matte Nails with Panther Accents
Matte Nails with Panther Accents

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Animal Print Tropical Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-217
Animal Print Tropical Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-217

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

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

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

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Colorful Party Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4327
Colorful Party Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4327

Neon Animal Print Nails

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Merkyri.nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Leopard Print Design for Cute Neutral Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5734
Leopard Print Design for Cute Neutral Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5734

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

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

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Fall Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Fall Nails - NB5729
Fall Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Fall Nails - NB5729

Animal Print Almond Nails

Almond Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2513
Almond Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2513

Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609
Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609

Minimal Leo Tip
Minimal Leo Tip

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Crocodile-inspired Nails
Crocodile-inspired Nails

Nailartbychlo

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532
Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

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

Silver Nails with Dragon Print Accents | Silver Nails- NB7593
Silver Nails with Dragon Print Accents | Silver Nails- NB7593

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Snake Print Nails

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Gold Details on Laxury Mismatched Nails
Gold Details on Laxury Mismatched Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Novikova.nailstudio

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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
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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