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Animal Nails

Animal nails sound exactly like nail art designed with animals or animal prints in mind. These designs can include everything from cute little bunnies to bohemian elephants, so there's something for everyone. Overall, animal nail designs are a fun and creative way to show off your love for animals and add a unique touch to your nail art.
Animal nail designs are flexible in terms of design and color. You can choose a specific animal or even mix up different animals to create unique art. Some popular designs that go well with animal nail art designs include paw prints, scales, stripes, and spots. Animal faces or silhouettes can also be incorporated into the design for a more dramatic effect. You can pair the artwork with glitter or rhinestones for a glam effect or combine it with floral or tribal designs for a more eclectic look. General motifs include paw prints, fangs (like an alligator), claws (like a cat or tiger), feathers, horns/antlers (like a deer), and scales (like dragons). A good color combination for animal nails is one where the base color is similar to the animal's natural habitat—for example, yellowish green for frogs or brownish green for turtles. You can also add splashes of contrasting colors. Metallic colors, such as gold or silver, can also add a stylish touch to animal nail designs.
If you've never tried an animal nail design, now's the perfect time! Whether looking for something cute, cuddly, or edgy and fierce, animal nails can help you get there. We'll share some of the best animal nail designs so you can get inspired!

The Best Animal Nail Art Ideas

The Most Popular Animals for Nail Designs

Panda Nails
Bear Paw Nails
Tortoise Shell Nails
Butterfly Wing Nails
Ladybug Nails
Fish Scale Nails
Dragonfly Nails
Eagle Claw Nails
Bee Nails
Spiderweb Nails
Cat Nail Designs

Bat Nails
Owl Nails
Peacock Feather Nails
Flamingo Nail
 Octopus Nails
Jellyfish Nails
Dolphin Nails
Seahorse Nails
Crab Nails
Lobster Nails
Dog Nail Designs

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB242
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB242

Easter Bunny Pedicure Design | Easter Nails - NB3786
Easter Bunny Pedicure Design | Easter Nails - NB3786

Easter Pedicure Nail Design with a Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3782
Easter Pedicure Nail Design with a Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3782

Tropical Parrots Minimal Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-451
Tropical Parrots Minimal Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-451

Tropical Parrots Matte Nail Design | Tropical-NB-D-447
Tropical Parrots Matte Nail Design | Tropical-NB-D-447

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

What Nail Designs Go Well With Animal Patterns?

How to Choose the Best Colors for Animal Nails

When it comes to animal nail design, the best are those that complement the animal's natural coloring while also accentuating its unique features. First things first: what kind of animal are you going for? Do you want something that looks like a tiger? A lion? A dog? A cat? For example, if you want to paint a lion or an elephant on your nails, you may want to use shades of orange because they are both animals that live in warm climates. If you want to paint a dog or cat, you could use bright colors like green or blue because these animals have short hair, and it will make their coat look even shinier than it already is. It's also important to consider your animal's color naturally before choosing one for them.

Animal Nail Designs for Long Nails

The Cat of Christmas
The Cat of Christmas

Klamaja

Ombre Nails with Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1379
Ombre Nails with Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1379

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Embellished Peach Fuzz and Green Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1802
Embellished Peach Fuzz and Green Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1802

Grinch and Max the Dog Nails
Grinch and Max the Dog Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB15
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB15

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Green Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1799
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Green Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1799

Peach Fuzz Nails with White Tips and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1834
Peach Fuzz Nails with White Tips and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1834

Tips for Animal Nail Designs

Use thin nail art brushes to create intricate details and textures, such as the spots on a leopard pattern or the scales on a snakeskin pattern.

Don't overdo it with animal patterns. Instead, incorporate them into your overall style in a subtle and tasteful way.

Choose colors that complement each other and the animal pattern you are trying to create.

Start with simple designs and gradually move on to more complex ones as you gain experience.

Use reference images to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.

Use glitter or rhinestone embellishments to add dimension and sparkle to your animal nail design.

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Coral Reef and Marine Species Silhouette Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2811
Coral Reef and Marine Species Silhouette Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2811

Tropical Parrots Matte Pedicure Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-444
Tropical Parrots Matte Pedicure Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-444

Matte Zoo Nail Design
Matte Zoo Nail Design

Daimondhand

French Manicure with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2814
French Manicure with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2814

Minimal Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1214
Minimal Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1214

Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails
Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh
Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh

Hnnailsbyhoney

Turkey Nail Art for Kids | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1227
Turkey Nail Art for Kids | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1227

Milky White Nails with Butterflies
Milky White Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies
Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

Golden Deer
Golden Deer

Korelviktoria

Teddy Bear With Chrome Outline
Teddy Bear With Chrome Outline

Korelviktoria

Silver Butterflies on White Nails
Silver Butterflies on White Nails

Getman.nails

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

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB51
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB51

Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3172
Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3172

Cute Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4377
Cute Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4377

Matte Turkey Nail Design | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1220
Matte Turkey Nail Design | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1220

Bees and Flowers Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3053
Bees and Flowers Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3053

Cute Black and White Cow Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4375
Cute Black and White Cow Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4375

Nails with Black and White Cow Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4380
Nails with Black and White Cow Print | Animal Print Nails - NB4380

Easter Nails Silhouette Rabbit Design | Easter Nails - NB3390
Easter Nails Silhouette Rabbit Design | Easter Nails - NB3390

Mushrooms and Flowers Nail Designs | Love the Forest Nails - NB2847
Mushrooms and Flowers Nail Designs | Love the Forest Nails - NB2847

Striped Nails with Santa Claus | Christmas | Winter - NB1329
Striped Nails with Santa Claus | Christmas | Winter - NB1329

Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874
Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874

Knitted Pattern Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1373
Knitted Pattern Nails with Reindeer | Christmas Nails - NB1373

White Easter Nails with Chicks and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3616
White Easter Nails with Chicks and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3616

Glitter Embedded Nails with a Butterfly
Glitter Embedded Nails with a Butterfly

Ego_alinkha

Silver and White Winter Nails with Reindeer Head Design | Christmas Nails - NB1391
Silver and White Winter Nails with Reindeer Head Design | Christmas Nails - NB1391

Reindeer Design for Silver and White Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1380
Reindeer Design for Silver and White Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1380

Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1382
Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1382

Silver and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1376
Silver and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1376

101 Dalmatians and Paw Pattern Nails
101 Dalmatians and Paw Pattern Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Luxury Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1384
Luxury Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1384

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB211
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB211

Glitter French with Reindeer Head Design | Christmas Nails - NB1387
Glitter French with Reindeer Head Design | Christmas Nails - NB1387

Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370
Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370

Santa Claus and a Sledge of Presents Nail Art| Christmas | Winter - NB1332
Santa Claus and a Sledge of Presents Nail Art| Christmas | Winter - NB1332

Christmas Penguin Accent Nail
Christmas Penguin Accent Nail

Fasia.nails

Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails
Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails

Klamaja

Winter Deer Nails
Winter Deer Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1366
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1366

Anti Valentine Kid Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2164
Anti Valentine Kid Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2164

Easter Pastel Nails 3D Design | Easter Nails - NB3561
Easter Pastel Nails 3D Design | Easter Nails - NB3561

Snowflake and Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1385
Snowflake and Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1385

Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503
Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503

FAQs:

Animal nail designs can be suitable for all ages if they are age-appropriate and done safely and hygienically. Some animal nail designs, such as a cartoon or cute animal designs, can be suitable for children and young adults, while more sophisticated designs featuring animal prints or patterns can be appropriate for older adults.
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