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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

Ombre Jelly Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1978
Ombre Jelly Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1978

Leopard Print Beige Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4341
Leopard Print Beige Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4341

French Nails with Cross Charms
French Nails with Cross Charms

_beautbybee

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Armadillo Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-624
Armadillo Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-624

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

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Irina_rain

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Orange and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2596
Orange and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2596

Brown Nails with Cow Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4379
Brown Nails with Cow Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4379

Animal Print French Nails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print
Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print

Matuszewsk.a

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

Nailartbychlo

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chevron Blue and Leopard Design
Chevron Blue and Leopard Design

Minea.nails

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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 on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Matte Nails with Panther Accents
Matte Nails with Panther Accents

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

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

Matte and Glossy Red Leopard Print Nails
Matte and Glossy Red Leopard Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

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

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Abstract Animal Print and Leaf Nails
Abstract Animal Print and Leaf Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Sunshine Yellow Nails
Sunshine Yellow Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

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

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

Elegant Red Nails with Leopard Print Accent for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5738
Elegant Red Nails with Leopard Print Accent for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5738

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

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Lace Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2507
Lace Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2507

Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394
Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394

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

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

Ego_alinkha

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

Tortoiseshell and Dalmatian Print Nails
Tortoiseshell and Dalmatian Print Nails

Nailartbychlo

Dalmatian Print on Diagonal French Nails
Dalmatian Print on Diagonal French Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Lucy_smirnova_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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

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

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

Pink Nails Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1979
Pink Nails Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1979

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1984
Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1984

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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
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

Tribal Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2527
Tribal Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2527

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

Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525
Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525

Short Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2524
Short Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2524

Nude Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2523
Nude Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2523

Simple Leopard Pattern Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2522
Simple Leopard Pattern Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2522

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

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

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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