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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

Bambi Cartoon Nails
Bambi Cartoon Nails

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

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Blue and White Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1820
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Blue and White Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1820

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

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

Long Coffin Nails and Reindeer Accent | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6837
Long Coffin Nails and Reindeer Accent | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6837

Looney Tunes Nails
Looney Tunes Nails

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Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Colorful Gradient Short Nails with Black Cat | Black Cat Nails - NB7114
Colorful Gradient Short Nails with Black Cat | Black Cat Nails - NB7114

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB183
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB183

French Nails with Cute Seals | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3138
French Nails with Cute Seals | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3138

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

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

Double French Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7569
Double French Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7569

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

Cat Nail Art

Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133

Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129
Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129

Cute 3D Designs for Black Cat Nails | Black Cat Nails - NB7120
Cute 3D Designs for Black Cat Nails | Black Cat Nails - NB7120

Neon Nails Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7119
Neon Nails Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7119

Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7124
Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7124

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

X-long Halloween Black Cat Nails | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5783
X-long Halloween Black Cat Nails | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5783

Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118
Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118

Dog Nail Designs

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

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

German Shepherd Print on Embellished Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7535
German Shepherd Print on Embellished Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7535

Cute Puppy for Matte Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7543
Cute Puppy for Matte Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7543

Footprint and Pluto Dog
Footprint and Pluto Dog

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Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

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Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537
Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537

Dalmatian Dog Accent for Polka Dot Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7542
Dalmatian Dog Accent for Polka Dot Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7542

Panda Nail Designs

Gold Bling Nails with Panda Accents | Panda Nails- NB7576
Gold Bling Nails with Panda Accents | Panda Nails- NB7576

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

Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556
Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556

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

Panda Design for Colorful Gradient Nails | Panda Nails- NB7568
Panda Design for Colorful Gradient Nails | Panda Nails- NB7568

Panda Love Ombre Nails | Panda Nails- NB7573
Panda Love Ombre Nails | Panda Nails- NB7573

Panda Nails 3D Design | Panda Nails- NB7591
Panda Nails 3D Design | Panda Nails- NB7591

Panda Design for Silver Glitter Nails | Panda Nails- NB7577
Panda Design for Silver Glitter Nails | Panda Nails- NB7577

Bunny Nails

Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612
Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612

Bright Pink Nails with Peeps Easter Marshmallow Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3514
Bright Pink Nails with Peeps Easter Marshmallow Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3514

Bunny with Bow for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7686
Bunny with Bow for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7686

Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689

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

Easter Egg and Bunny Accent Nails | Easter Nails - NB3452
Easter Egg and Bunny Accent Nails | Easter Nails - NB3452

Matte Zoo Nail Design
Matte Zoo Nail Design

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Glossy Colorful Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3591
Glossy Colorful Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3591

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115
Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115

Plastic On Our Oceans & Sea Life | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3108
Plastic On Our Oceans & Sea Life | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3108

Plastic Pollution Of the Ocean Bottom | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3107
Plastic Pollution Of the Ocean Bottom | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3107

Effects of Ocean Plastics on Marine Life | Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3105
Effects of Ocean Plastics on Marine Life | Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3105

Plastic Waste Danger for Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3100
Plastic Waste Danger for Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3100

Ocean Plastics Effects on Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3098
Ocean Plastics Effects on Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3098

Plastic Pollution Affect Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3096
Plastic Pollution Affect Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3096

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

Tropical Parrots Tulip Almond Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-452
Tropical Parrots Tulip Almond Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-452

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

Tropical Parrots Pink and Gray Minimal Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-450
Tropical Parrots Pink and Gray Minimal Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-450

Tropical Parrots With Leaf  Nail Design With|Tropical-NB-D-449
Tropical Parrots With Leaf Nail Design With|Tropical-NB-D-449

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

Turquoise Color with Tropical Parrots Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-446
Turquoise Color with Tropical Parrots Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-446

Tropical Parrots with Flower Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-445
Tropical Parrots with Flower Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-445

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

Tropical Parrots on Brown Matte Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-443
Tropical Parrots on Brown Matte Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-443

Tropical Parrots Glossy Long Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-442
Tropical Parrots Glossy Long Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-442

Tropical Parrots Colorful Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-441
Tropical Parrots Colorful Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-441

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

Mushrooms and Other Creatures of Forest Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3034
Mushrooms and Other Creatures of Forest Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3034

Cartoon Theme Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2916
Cartoon Theme Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2916

Winnie the Pooh and Stripes Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2886
Winnie the Pooh and Stripes Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2886

Baby Winnie the Pooh Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2885
Baby Winnie the Pooh Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2885

Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2884
Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2884

Bright Nails Winnie the Pooh Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2883
Bright Nails Winnie the Pooh Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2883

Nails with Winnie the Pooh Accents | Cartoon Nails - NB2882
Nails with Winnie the Pooh Accents | Cartoon Nails - NB2882

Winnie the Pooh and Bees Nails Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2881
Winnie the Pooh and Bees Nails Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2881

Winnie the Pooh Nails Flower Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2880
Winnie the Pooh Nails Flower Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2880

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

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

Almond Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2826
Almond Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2826

Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2822
Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2822

Cute Ocean Conservation Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2820
Cute Ocean Conservation Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2820

Ombre French Nails with Dolphins | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2819
Ombre French Nails with Dolphins | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2819

Blue Life Underwater Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2818
Blue Life Underwater Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2818

Matte French Nails with Marine Species | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2817
Matte French Nails with Marine Species | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2817

Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816
Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816

Simple Marine Life Nail Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2815
Simple Marine Life Nail Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2815

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 Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2812
Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2812

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

White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2810
White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2810

Glossy Red Nails with Silhouette Marine Life | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2774
Glossy Red Nails with Silhouette Marine Life | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2774

Red Silhouette Marine Life on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2773
Red Silhouette Marine Life on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2773

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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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