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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

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

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

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

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

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Baby Pink Leo
Baby Pink Leo

Minea.nails

Short Animal Print Nails

Squoval Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2557
Squoval Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2557

Animal print on Gradient Base Coat
Animal print on Gradient Base Coat

Ego_alinkha

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

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

Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631
Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631

Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails
Mermaid Scales Pattern on Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Short Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2524
Short Nude Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2524

Animal Print French 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

Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532
Brown Tribal Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2532

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

Cow Print Themed Tips
Cow Print Themed Tips

Nail_sunny

French Nails with Cross Charms
French Nails with Cross Charms

_beautbybee

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

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

Glitter Animal Print Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valentine Pastel Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2551
Valentine Pastel Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2551

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

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

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

Irina_rain

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

Blue Snake Skin Nails
Blue Snake Skin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611
Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611

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

Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails
Leopard on Ombre Pastel Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

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

Leopard Accent for Shimmer Pink Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8066
Leopard Accent for Shimmer Pink Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8066

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

Pink and Purple Combination
Pink and Purple Combination

Ego_alinkha

Black and Pink Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4318
Black and Pink Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4318

Summer Animal Print Nails

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

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

Neon Short Nails
Neon Short Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Summer Cow Print Nails
Summer Cow Print Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Irina_rain

Glossy Abstract Nails
Glossy Abstract Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Neon Animal Print Nails

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

Mismatched Colors and Designs
Mismatched Colors and Designs

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

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

Animal Print Fall Nails

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

Zebra-themed Almond Nails
Zebra-themed Almond Nails

Matuszewsk.a

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

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

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

Tortie Tips With a White Accent
Tortie Tips With a White Accent

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Animal Print Almond Nails

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

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

Crocodile-inspired Nails
Crocodile-inspired Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Leopard Print and Gold Lines
Leopard Print and Gold Lines

Nail_sunny

Milky White Nails with Leopard
Milky White Nails with Leopard

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

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

Animal Print Coffin Nails

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

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

Giraffe Print for Brown Nails Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8025
Giraffe Print for Brown Nails Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8025

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

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

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safari Theme Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8072
Safari Theme Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8072

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

Bright Pink Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8070
Bright Pink Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8070

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

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

Pastel Green Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8067
Pastel Green Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8067

Leopard Accent for Shimmer Pink Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8066
Leopard Accent for Shimmer Pink Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8066

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

Giraffe Nails with Glitter Design | Animal Nails- NB8038
Giraffe Nails with Glitter Design | Animal Nails- NB8038

Giraffe Design for Gradient Nails | Animal Nails- NB8037
Giraffe Design for Gradient Nails | Animal Nails- NB8037

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

Zebra Print Nails with Red French Tips | Red Tip Nails- NB7636
Zebra Print Nails with Red French Tips | Red Tip Nails- NB7636

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

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

Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine
Short Red and Yellow Valentine Nails Design with Hearts | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7277

Red Accents for Short Yellow Nails | Red Valentine
Red Accents for Short Yellow Nails | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7274

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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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