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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

Square-shaped Fall Leopard Print Nails | Fall Nails - NB5737
Square-shaped Fall Leopard Print Nails | Fall Nails - NB5737

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

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Mango Ombre with Animal Print
Mango Ombre with Animal Print

Dashenkanails

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

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

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Zebra Foil Nails
Zebra Foil Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Dog Lover's Delight Nails | Cordelia-M-Customized Nails- NB8382
Dog Lover's Delight Nails | Cordelia-M-Customized Nails- NB8382

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

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

Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306
Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306

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

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

Animal Print French Nails

Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601

Glossy Black and Red Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1986
Glossy Black and Red Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1986

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

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

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

Dashenkanails

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090
Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090

Blue and Purple Gradient Nails with Zebra Pattern | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6424
Blue and Purple Gradient Nails with Zebra Pattern | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6424

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

Half Zebra Half Solid Color
Half Zebra Half Solid Color

Nail_sunny

Different Shades of Blue with Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2614
Different Shades of Blue with Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2614

Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306
Short Mermaid Scale Nails Design | Beach Nails- NB8306

Nails with Zoo Patterns
Nails with Zoo Patterns

Belyyhome

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

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

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

Nail_sunny

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

Peach and Pink Leopard Print Nails
Peach and Pink Leopard Print Nails

Dashenkanails

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

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

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090
Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

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

Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails
Dalmatian Print and Neon Nails

Ego_alinkha

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725
Cherry Red Nails with Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5725

Matte Nails with White Cow Prints
Matte Nails with White Cow Prints

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

Matuszewsk.a

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

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

Colorful Pastel Color Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4392
Colorful Pastel Color Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4392

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971
Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

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

Leopard Print Nails Glitter Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4339
Leopard Print Nails Glitter Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4339

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

Snake Print Nails

Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137
Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137

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

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

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

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

Snake Print Accents for Holographic Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8140
Snake Print Accents for Holographic Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8140

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

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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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