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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

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

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

Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404
Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579
Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579

Green Gradient Snake Pattern
Green Gradient Snake Pattern

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Short Animal Print Nails

White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595
White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595

Short White Leopard Print Nails
Short White Leopard 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

Purple Snakeskin Print Nails
Purple Snakeskin Print Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Round Square Orange and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2597
Round Square Orange and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2597

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

Zebra and Solid Green Nails
Zebra and Solid Green Nails

Belyyhome

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

Animal Print French Nails

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

Glossy Red and Yellow Nails with Leopard Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB2581
Glossy Red and Yellow Nails with Leopard Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB2581

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

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

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

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

Matte Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2626
Matte Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2626

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

3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400
3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400

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

White and Orange Patterns
White and Orange Patterns

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

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

Pink Leopard Print Nails

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

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

Spring Leopard Print Nails
Spring Leopard Print Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620

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

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

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394
Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394

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

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Green Nails with Leopard Pattern
Green Nails with Leopard Pattern

Nailed.it.by.amber

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

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

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

Summer Neon Ombre
Summer Neon Ombre

Dashenkanails

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Merkyri.nails

Animal Print Fall Nails

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

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

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

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

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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

Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Animal Print Almond Nails

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609
Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404
Blue Nails with Green Crocodile Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4404

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

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

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

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

Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails
Matte Ombre Cheetah Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Zoo Patterns Combo
Zoo Patterns Combo

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Geometric and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2533
Geometric and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2533

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

Leopard and Floral Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2548
Leopard and Floral Matte Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2548

Ombre Filigree and Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2540
Ombre Filigree and Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2540

Winter Ice Blue Nails Crocodile Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4409
Winter Ice Blue Nails Crocodile Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4409

3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400
3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Leopard Print Nails with Gold Details | Animal Print Nails - NB2592
Short Leopard Print Nails with Gold Details | Animal Print Nails - NB2592

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Cow Print and Foil Nails
Cow Print and Foil Nails

Project_paznokcie

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Matte Abstract Animal Print Design
Matte Abstract Animal Print Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413
Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413

Monochrome Wave
Monochrome Wave

_beautbybee

Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314
Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314

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

Hearts and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2587
Hearts and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2587

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

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

Glossy Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4324
Glossy Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4324

Stylish Black and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4323
Stylish Black and White Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4323

White and Black Nails with Leopard Print and Spots Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2590
White and Black Nails with Leopard Print and Spots Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2590

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

Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4322
Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4322

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Cruella Dalmation Print Nails
Cruella Dalmation Print Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570
Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570

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

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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