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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

Leopard Print Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2567
Leopard Print Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2567

Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725
Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Panther Love Nails
Panther Love Nails

Project_paznokcie

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Cow Print and Foil Nails
Cow Print and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Short Animal Print Nails

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

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

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

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

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Animal Print French Nails

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

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

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

Matuszewsk.a

Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546

Dalmatian Print Design Orange and Nude Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1982
Dalmatian Print Design Orange and Nude Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1982

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519
Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519

Floral and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2562
Floral and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2562

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

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

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

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

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

Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620
Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620

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

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

Red and Pink Nails Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2572
Red and Pink Nails Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2572

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

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Leopard Print on Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2574
Leopard Print on Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2574

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

Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344
Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

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

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

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

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

_gabrielamanole

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Irina_rain

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Animal Print Fall Nails

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

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

Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725
Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725

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

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

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

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

Nailartbychlo

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

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

Green Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2610
Green Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2610

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

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

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Nude and Green Ballerina Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2604
Nude and Green Ballerina Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2604

Textured Dalmatian Print Nails
Textured Dalmatian Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974

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

Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975

Red Nails with White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2576
Red Nails with White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2576

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Black and White Cow Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4383
Black and White Cow Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4383

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331

Spring Hot Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4330
Spring Hot Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4330

Colorful Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4329
Colorful Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4329

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

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

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

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

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

Stylish Black and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4323
Stylish Black and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4323

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

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

Black and Pink Leopard Nails with Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4320
Black and Pink Leopard Nails with Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4320

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

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

Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4317
Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4317

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

Luxury Black and Gold Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4315
Luxury Black and Gold Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4315

Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314
Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314

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

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

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

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

Pastel Neon Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2632
Pastel Neon Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2632

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

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

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

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

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

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

Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2625
Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2625

Blue and Yellow Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2624
Blue and Yellow Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2624

All Blue Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2623
All Blue Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2623

Simple Leopard Print Accents on Blue Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2622
Simple Leopard Print Accents on Blue Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2622

Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621
Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621

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

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

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

Blue Nails Leopard Print Accent Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2617
Blue Nails Leopard Print Accent Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2617

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

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

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

Red and Green Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2613
Red and Green Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2613

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

Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611
Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611

Green Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2610
Green Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2610

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.
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