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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

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

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

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

Mango Ombre with Animal Print
Mango Ombre with Animal Print

Dashenkanails

Red and Yellow Nails with Black Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2584
Red and Yellow Nails with Black Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2584

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

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

Short Animal Print Nails

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Peach Nails for Birthday | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6848
Peach Nails for Birthday | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6848

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631
Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631

Animal Print French Nails

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

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Getman.nails

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Leopard Print Design for Pink and Black Nails | Fall Nails - NB5739
Leopard Print Design for Pink and Black Nails | Fall Nails - NB5739

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

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

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

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

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

Hot Pink Leopard Print Nails with Chrome Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4334
Hot Pink Leopard Print Nails with Chrome Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4334

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

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

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

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

Colorful Leopard Print Nails
Colorful Leopard Print Nails

Cdanails

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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 Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Fall Nails

Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733
Yellow and Green Leopard Print Nails for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5733

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Warm Autumn Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2600
Warm Autumn Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2600

Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556
Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

Leopard Ombre Nails
Leopard Ombre Nails

_gabrielamanole

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

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

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

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

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Olga_soloveva._

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996

Brown 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4411
Brown 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4411

Leopard Print Reverse French Nails for Summer Holiday | Animal Print Nails - NB4337
Leopard Print Reverse French Nails for Summer Holiday | Animal Print Nails - NB4337

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

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

Cheetah Twist Nail Art
Cheetah Twist Nail Art

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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