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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!

Animal Nail Designs for Long Nails

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

Embellished Bunny Ear Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3401
Embellished Bunny Ear Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3401

Peach Fuzz Butterfly and Blossom Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1792
Peach Fuzz Butterfly and Blossom Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1792

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Ruby Red Halloween Nails
Ruby Red Halloween Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Christmas Tree and Reindeer Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1392
Christmas Tree and Reindeer Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1392

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

Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar
Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar

Korelviktoria

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB834
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB834

Short Panda Nails for Spring | Panda Nails- NB7558
Short Panda Nails for Spring | Panda Nails- NB7558

Bright Pastel Color Nails with Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3396
Bright Pastel Color Nails with Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3396

Simple Flowers Nail Design with Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3459
Simple Flowers Nail Design with Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3459

Cute Seabirds on Pink Matte Nails
Cute Seabirds on Pink Matte Nails

Belyyhome

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

Cat Nail Art

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

Sylwia_nailss

Cat in Snow Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6624
Cat in Snow Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6624

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450

Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121

Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136
Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136

Black Cat Nails Design with Red Details | Black Cat Nails - NB7113
Black Cat Nails Design with Red Details | Black Cat Nails - NB7113

Silver Silhouette Cat Design for Peach Matte Nails | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7153
Silver Silhouette Cat Design for Peach Matte Nails | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7153

Confetti Nails Design with Cat Paw | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7125
Confetti Nails Design with Cat Paw | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7125

Dog Nail Designs

Short Pink Nails with Peanuts Snoopy Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7544
Short Pink Nails with Peanuts Snoopy Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7544

Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178
Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178

Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536
Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536

Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol
Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol

Daimondhand

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

Dog Paw Print on Coffin Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7541
Dog Paw Print on Coffin Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7541

Cute Simple Dog and Bone Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7538
Cute Simple Dog and Bone Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7538

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

Nna_naomynailart_official

Panda Nail Designs

Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580

Panda Theme for Pastel French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7574
Panda Theme for Pastel French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7574

Green Bamboo and Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7586
Green Bamboo and Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7586

Black French Manicure with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7564
Black French Manicure with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7564

Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562
Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562

Panda for Short Glitter French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7579
Panda for Short Glitter French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7579

Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563
Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563

Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590
Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590

Bunny Nails

Matte Zoo Nail Design
Matte Zoo Nail Design

Daimondhand

Grid French with Tulip Flower Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3663
Grid French with Tulip Flower Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3663

Embellished Bunny Ear Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3401
Embellished Bunny Ear Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3401

Bunny in the Meadow
Bunny in the Meadow

Klamaja

Glitter Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3382
Glitter Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3382

Silhouette Bunny for Black and White Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7677
Silhouette Bunny for Black and White Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7677

Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599
Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

Turkey Toe Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1212
Turkey Toe Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1212

Glitter Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1208
Glitter Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1208

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

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

Tropical Parrots Floral Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-453
Tropical Parrots Floral Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-453

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

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

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.

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.

The Best Animal Nail Art Ideas

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

Blue Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4381
Blue Cow Print Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4381

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

Brown Nails with Cow Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4379
Brown Nails with Cow Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4379

Lovely Pink Cow Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4378
Lovely Pink Cow Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4378

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

Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376
Blue Nails with Cow Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4376

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

Polar Animals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3141
Polar Animals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3141

Sea Animals Stuck in Plastic | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3097
Sea Animals Stuck in Plastic | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3097

Cute Forest Animals Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3029
Cute Forest Animals Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3029

Animals Hit Hard by Climate Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3019
Animals Hit Hard by Climate Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3019

Cute Forest Animals Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2864
Cute Forest Animals Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2864

Green Forest Nails with Animals Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2855
Green Forest Nails with Animals Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2855

Ocean and Sea Animals Blue Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2821
Ocean and Sea Animals Blue Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2821

Coral Reef White Ombre Design with Marine Animals | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2813
Coral Reef White Ombre Design with Marine Animals | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2813

Forest Animals Nestled Among Leaves | Love the Forest Nails - NB2789
Forest Animals Nestled Among Leaves | Love the Forest Nails - NB2789

Ombre French Nails with Marine Animals | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2760
Ombre French Nails with Marine Animals | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2760

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

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

Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568
Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568

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

Tribal Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2527
Tribal Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2527

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 and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525
Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525

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

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

Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237
Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237

Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003
Dalmatian Print Ombre Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2003

Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996

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

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

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

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

Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220

Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218

Animal-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1852
Animal-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1852

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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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