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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

Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582

Cute Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4377
Cute Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4377

Dalmatian Print French Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2001
Dalmatian Print French Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2001

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

Mismatched Animal Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8028
Mismatched Animal Print Nails | Animal Print Nails- NB8028

Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529
Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529

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

Short Animal Print Nails

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Red Accents for Short Yellow Nails | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7274
Red Accents for Short Yellow Nails | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7274

Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs
Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs

Nailartbychlo

Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391
Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

Animal Print French Nails

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

Green and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2603
Green and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2603

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

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

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529
Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4381
Blue Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4381

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

Irina_rain

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard Accent for Shimmer Pink Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8066
Leopard Accent for Shimmer Pink Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8066

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Bright Pink Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8070
Bright Pink Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8070

Silver Panther
Silver Panther

Klamaja

Summer Animal Print Nails

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Irina_rain

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Summer Cow Print Nails
Summer Cow Print Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

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

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

_gabrielamanole

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

Leopard Print Design for Fall Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5728
Leopard Print Design for Fall Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5728

Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340

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

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

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Dalmatian Print for French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1983
Dalmatian Print for French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1983

Leopard and Fern Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1543
Leopard and Fern Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1543

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

Nude and White Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2520
Nude and White Leopard Pattern Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2520

Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails
Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails

Pauletta.nails

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

3D Crocodile Stiletto Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4403
3D Crocodile Stiletto Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4403

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549
Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549

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

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Leopard Print Nails with Roses Accent Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2526
Leopard Print Nails with Roses Accent Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2526

Gray Solid Nails with Brown Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2517
Gray Solid Nails with Brown Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2517

Snake Print Nails

Snake Skin Nails with Crystals and Caviar
Snake Skin Nails with Crystals and Caviar

_gabrielamanole

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

Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138
Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

Pastel Stripes and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2571
Pastel Stripes and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2571

Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570
Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570

Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569

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

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

Leopard and Zebra Prints Ballerina Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2566
Leopard and Zebra Prints Ballerina Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2566

Zebra Print and Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2565
Zebra Print and Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2565

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

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

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

Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561

Square Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2560
Square Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2560

Long Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2559
Long Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2559

Simple Matte Leopard Accent Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2558
Simple Matte Leopard Accent Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2558

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

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

Classy Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2555
Classy Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2555

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

Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553

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

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

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

Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549
Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549

Leopard and Floral Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2548
Leopard and Floral Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2548

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

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

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

Leopard Print Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2544
Leopard Print Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2544

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

White Filigree Design and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2542
White Filigree Design and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2542

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

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

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

Leopard and Stripes Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2538
Leopard and Stripes Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2538

Brown and White Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2537
Brown and White Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2537

Leopard Spots on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2536
Leopard Spots on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2536

Purple Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2535
Purple Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2535

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

Geometric and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2533
Geometric and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2533

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

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

White Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2530
White Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2530

Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529
Tribal Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2529

Leopard Print Design on Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2528
Leopard Print Design on Tribal Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2528

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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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