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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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730
Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730

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

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621
Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621

Blue Leopard and Foil Nails
Blue Leopard and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

Short Animal Print Nails

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

Shades of Pastels
Shades of Pastels

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Matte Abstract Animal Print Design
Matte Abstract Animal Print Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Irina_rain

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print French Nails

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

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

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321

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

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

Blue Croc Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4405
Blue Croc Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4405

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

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2615
Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2615

Cow Print Themed Nails
Cow Print Themed Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Croc Print Design on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4406
Croc Print Design on Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4406

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Red and White Matte Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2573
Red and White Matte Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Animal Print Nails - NB2573

Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4319
Black and Pink Leopard Print Nails Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4319

Pastel Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2545
Pastel Nails and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2545

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

Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569

Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536
Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536

Black and Pink Leopard Nails with Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4320
Black and Pink Leopard Nails with Shimmer Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4320

Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344
Luxury Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4344

Summer Animal Print Nails

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338
Purple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4338

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

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

Tropical Leaf & Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-222
Tropical Leaf & Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-222

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Irina_rain

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

_gabrielamanole

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

Zebra Print Nails with 3D Writing
Zebra Print Nails with 3D Writing

Merkyri.nails

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

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

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

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Crocodile Slim Nails
Crocodile Slim Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616
Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616

Blue and Red Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2616
Blue and Red Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2616

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Cow Print and Foil Nails
Cow Print and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils
Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612
Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612

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

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

Zebra-themed French Nails
Zebra-themed French Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Long Dalmatian Print Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2000
Long Dalmatian Print Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB2000

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

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Gradient Snake Print Nails
Gradient Snake Print Nails

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

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
Glossy Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1994
Glossy Pink and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1994

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

Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992

Dark Green Nails with Dalmatian Print French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1991
Dark Green Nails with Dalmatian Print French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1991

Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990

Dalmatian Print Design on Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1989
Dalmatian Print Design on Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1989

Coffin Red and White Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1988
Coffin Red and White Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1988

Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1987
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1987

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

Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985

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

Dalmatian Print for French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1983
Dalmatian Print for French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1983

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

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

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

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

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

Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977

Pink and White Dalmatian Print Coffin Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1976
Pink and White Dalmatian Print Coffin Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1976

Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975

Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974

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

Glossy Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB1972
Glossy Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB1972

Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1971
Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1971

Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970
Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970

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

Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968
Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968

Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967
Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967

Silver Holographic Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1966
Silver Holographic Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1966

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

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

Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561
Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561

Fern Leaves and Animal Print Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1551
Fern Leaves and Animal Print Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1551

Animal Print Nails with Crystals and Caviar
Animal Print Nails with Crystals and Caviar

_gabrielamanole

Matte Abstract Animal Print Design
Matte Abstract Animal Print Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Dashenkanails

Mango Ombre with Animal Print
Mango Ombre with Animal Print

Dashenkanails

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

Olga_soloveva._

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Emoji and Animal Print Nails
Emoji and Animal Print Nails

Nail_sunny

Pink Glitter Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Pink Glitter Nails- NB7649
Pink Glitter Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Pink Glitter Nails- NB7649

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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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