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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

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

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

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

Fall Leopard Print Nails Gradient Design | Fall Nails - NB5740
Fall Leopard Print Nails Gradient Design | Fall Nails - NB5740

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

All Cow Print Nails
All Cow Print Nails

Nail_sunny

Glossy Gold Nails with Leopard Print Pattern | Leopard Print Nails- NB8088
Glossy Gold Nails with Leopard Print Pattern | Leopard Print Nails- NB8088

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

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

Ombre Nail art and Leopard Pattern
Ombre Nail art and Leopard Pattern

Mari_mari_nailart

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

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

Nails with Zoo Patterns
Nails with Zoo Patterns

Belyyhome

Animal Print French Nails

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

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

French Manicure Giraffe Design | Animal Nails- NB8040
French Manicure Giraffe Design | Animal Nails- NB8040

Cow Print Themed Tips
Cow Print Themed Tips

Nail_sunny

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

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

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

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

Cute Leopard Head for Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8071
Cute Leopard Head for Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8071

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 Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079
Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

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

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

Solid Blue With Tortoiseshell Nail Art
Solid Blue With Tortoiseshell Nail Art

Nail_sunny

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard Ombre Nails
Leopard Ombre Nails

_gabrielamanole

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

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

Leopard Theme Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8069
Leopard Theme Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8069

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

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

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

Silver Panther
Silver Panther

Klamaja

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967
Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

_gabrielamanole

Neon Green Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8133
Neon Green Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8133

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131
Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131

Animal Print Fall Nails

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

Blue Leopard Half-moon and French
Blue Leopard Half-moon and French

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Cow-print Foil Nails
Cow-print Foil Nails

Pauletta.nails

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

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

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

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

Neutral Nails with Crocodile Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB4408
Neutral Nails with Crocodile Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB4408

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

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

Snake Print Nails

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

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

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

Snake Print Mismatched Nails
Snake Print Mismatched Nails

Ego_alinkha

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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 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

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holographic Silver Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2006
Holographic Silver Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2006

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

Yellow Ombre Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2004
Yellow Ombre Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2004

Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003
Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003

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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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