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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

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

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Brown Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Nails- NB8068
Brown Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Nails- NB8068

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

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

Short Animal Print Nails

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 Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

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

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

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Orange and Yellow Simple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2599
Orange and Yellow Simple Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2599

Calligraphy Square Nails
Calligraphy Square Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091
Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091

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

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Brown Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Nails- NB8068
Brown Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Nails- NB8068

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 on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

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

Leopard Heart and Sprinkles
Leopard Heart and Sprinkles

Belyyhome

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB358
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB358

Matte Leopard Pattern
Matte Leopard Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails
Blue and Black Zebra Effect Nails

Irina_rain

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

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

Pink and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4335
Pink and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4335

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

Matte Nails with Panther Accents
Matte Nails with Panther Accents

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-137
Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-137

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

Summer Neon Zebra French Nails
Summer Neon Zebra French Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

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

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Merkyri.nails

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

Irina_rain

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313
Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313

Earthy Tone Nails with Leopard Accent
Earthy Tone Nails with Leopard Accent

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

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

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

Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554
Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554

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

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

Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB820
Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB820

Leopard Print and Confetti Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5463
Leopard Print and Confetti Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5463

Nails with Giraffe Print Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8030
Nails with Giraffe Print Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8030

Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518
Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

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

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

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

Olga_soloveva._

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

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

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

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

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

Snake Print Nails

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

Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130
Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138
Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138

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

Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518
Snake-inspired Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nail Art - NB6518

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

_gabrielamanole

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Leopard Print for Spring
Leopard Print for Spring

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Mermaid Scale Green Nails | Beach Nails- NB8311
Mermaid Scale Green Nails | Beach Nails- NB8311

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

Lime Green Cow‑Print Accents | Lime Green Nails- NB8298
Lime Green Cow‑Print Accents | Lime Green Nails- NB8298

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

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

Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138
Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138

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

Gothic Nails in Snake Skin | Snake Nails- NB8136
Gothic Nails in Snake Skin | Snake Nails- NB8136

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

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

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

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

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

Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130
Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130

Holographic Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8129
Holographic Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8129

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Luxury Leopard Print Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8094
Luxury Leopard Print Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8094

Short Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8093
Short Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8093

Leopard Pattern for Glossy Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8092
Leopard Pattern for Glossy Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8092

Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091
Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091

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

Midnight Blue Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Leopard Print Nails- NB8089
Midnight Blue Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Leopard Print Nails- NB8089

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

Leopard Print and Feather Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8087
Leopard Print and Feather Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8087

Long and Matte Leopard Print Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8086
Long and Matte Leopard Print Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8086

Leopard Print Design for Neutral Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8085
Leopard Print Design for Neutral Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8085

Coffin Nails with Leopard Print Theme | Leopard Print Nails- NB8084
Coffin Nails with Leopard Print Theme | Leopard Print Nails- NB8084

Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083
Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083

Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082
Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082

Leopard Print Design for Coffin Brown Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8081
Leopard Print Design for Coffin Brown Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8081

Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080
Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080

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

Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078

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

Leopard Cub Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8076
Leopard Cub Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8076

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

Black and Brown Leopard Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8074
Black and Brown Leopard Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8074

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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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