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

Leopard Print and Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1557
Leopard Print and Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1557

Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231
Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231

Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Short Animal Print Nails

Matte Rumors Nails Zebra Print Design | Behr Color of the Year 2025 - NB6380
Matte Rumors Nails Zebra Print Design | Behr Color of the Year 2025 - NB6380

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

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

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

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

Dalmatian Print and Leopard Print Short Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1993
Dalmatian Print and Leopard Print Short Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1993

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

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

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

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004
Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004

Minimal Leo Tip
Minimal Leo Tip

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails
Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails

Dashenkanails

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

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

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

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

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

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004
Climate Crisis French Manicure Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3004

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

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

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

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

Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237
Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

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

Croc Print Gradient Nails
Croc Print Gradient Nails

_beautbybee

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

Neon Animal Print Nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Irina_rain

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

_gabrielamanole

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

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

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

Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails
Red Rhinestone Leopard Nails

Pauletta.nails

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Dalmatian French Tips
Dalmatian French Tips

Nailartbychlo

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603
Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Comic Nails with Rhinestons
Comic Nails with Rhinestons

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007

Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170
Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170

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

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

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

Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Mismatched Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2518
Mismatched Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2518

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

Matte Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2516
Matte Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2516

Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515

Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514

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

White and Brown Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2512
White and Brown Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2512

Leopard Print Shimmer Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2511
Leopard Print Shimmer Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2511

Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2510
Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2510

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

Lace Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2508
Lace Nails with Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2508

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

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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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