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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Easter Bunnies with 3D Hearts Design on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3559
Easter Bunnies with 3D Hearts Design on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3559

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

Winter Bling Nails
Winter Bling Nails

Project_paznokcie

Peach Fuzz and Pink Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1804
Peach Fuzz and Pink Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1804

Tropical Parrots on Pink Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-498
Tropical Parrots on Pink Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-498

Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1787
Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1787

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

Beach French Manicre Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6456
Beach French Manicre Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6456

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

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

Cute Animals on Matte Nails
Cute Animals on Matte Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142
Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Gradient French Ocean with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2765
Gradient French Ocean with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2765

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

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

Matte Snowman and Friends Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1307
Matte Snowman and Friends Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1307

Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

Sylwia_nailss

July 4th X Long Nails
July 4th X Long Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Winter with Raccoon
Winter with Raccoon

Sylwia_nailss

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

Round Flamingo Tropical Nails
Round Flamingo Tropical Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Sea and Sunset Matte Nails
Sea and Sunset Matte Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Cute Spring Sheep
Cute Spring Sheep

Paulina_migdalek

Daisy Duck Matte Nails
Daisy Duck Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3395
Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3395

Walrus on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3125
Walrus on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3125

Cactus Wren Matte Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-627
Cactus Wren Matte Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-627

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

Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails
Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Cute Walrus Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3134
Cute Walrus Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3134

Seals Design on Matte French Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3167
Seals Design on Matte French Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3167

Nails with Cute Bear on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3166
Nails with Cute Bear on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3166

Polar Bear Surrounded by Snow and Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3126
Polar Bear Surrounded by Snow and Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3126

Polar Bear Matte Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3156
Polar Bear Matte Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3156

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

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

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

Butterflies Silhouette Design with Rhinestones
Butterflies Silhouette Design with Rhinestones

Mari_mari_nailart

Butterfly Matte Blue Nails
Butterfly Matte Blue Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Light Blue Nails with a Silver Chrome Dolphin
Light Blue Nails with a Silver Chrome Dolphin

Korelviktoria

Pastel Neon Nails with Cute Easter Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3385
Pastel Neon Nails with Cute Easter Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3385

Bunny Ears Between Flowers
Bunny Ears Between Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165
Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165

Matte Goose Nails
Matte Goose Nails

Merkyri.nails

Smokey-Effect Nails
Smokey-Effect Nails

Pauletta.nails

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Cute Easter Bunny on Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3404
Cute Easter Bunny on Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3404

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512

Penguins Sliding on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3159
Penguins Sliding on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3159

Gila Monster 3D Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-626
Gila Monster 3D Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-626

Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580
Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580

Blue Nails with Silhouette Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3391
Blue Nails with Silhouette Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3391

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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