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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

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

Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122
Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122

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

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

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

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Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3386
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3386

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails Glitter Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1825
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails Glitter Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1825

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

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

Turkey Nail Art with Confetti | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1221
Turkey Nail Art with Confetti | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1221

Easter Pastel Purple Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8008
Easter Pastel Purple Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8008

Minnie Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB22
Minnie Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB22

Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052
Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052

Cute French Nails with Black Cat Head | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5786
Cute French Nails with Black Cat Head | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5786

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB11
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB11

Cat Nail Art

Happy Cute Cats Design for Matte Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7139
Happy Cute Cats Design for Matte Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7139

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB433
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB433

Mismatched Black and White Nails for Winter
Mismatched Black and White Nails for Winter

Matuszewsk.a

Gray Nails with Halloween Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5780
Gray Nails with Halloween Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5780

Cat Paw Design for Black Cat Ombre Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7126
Cat Paw Design for Black Cat Ombre Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7126

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754

Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB654
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB654

Dog Nail Designs

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

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

Daimondhand

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

Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533
Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533

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

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

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

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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

Panda Nail Designs

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

Love for Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7585
Love for Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7585

Cute Panda for X-long Blue Coffin Nails | Panda Nails- NB7559
Cute Panda for X-long Blue Coffin Nails | Panda Nails- NB7559

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

Panda Green Nails with Hearts | Panda Nails- NB7581
Panda Green Nails with Hearts | Panda Nails- NB7581

Black Nails Dots and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7567
Black Nails Dots and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7567

Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575
Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575

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

Bunny Nails

Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052
Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052

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

Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696

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

Cute Bunny Design for Neon Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7675
Cute Bunny Design for Neon Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7675

Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails
Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails

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Sweet Pink Easter Nails
Sweet Pink Easter Nails

Pauletta.nails

Bunny for Pink Coffin Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7683
Bunny for Pink Coffin Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7683

Chicken Nail Art

Easter Chicks and Flowers Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3415
Easter Chicks and Flowers Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3415

Easter Chick and Colorful Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3424
Easter Chick and Colorful Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3424

Easter Chick on Light Pastel Nails | Easter Nails - NB3413
Easter Chick on Light Pastel Nails | Easter Nails - NB3413

Pink Striped Nails with Easter Chick Design | Easter Nails - NB3421
Pink Striped Nails with Easter Chick Design | Easter Nails - NB3421

Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786
Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786

Coffin Nails with a 3D Chicken | Chicken Nails- NB7788
Coffin Nails with a 3D Chicken | Chicken Nails- NB7788

Pastel Nails with Cute Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3422
Pastel Nails with Cute Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3422

Easter Bunny and Chick Nail Design | Chicken Nails- NB7777
Easter Bunny and Chick Nail Design | Chicken Nails- NB7777

Giraffe Nail Designs

Giraffe Calf for Matte Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8033
Giraffe Calf for Matte Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8033

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

Safari Peach Nails with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8035
Safari Peach Nails with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8035

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

Giraffe Head Nails Design with Gold Glitter | Animal Nails- NB8039
Giraffe Head Nails Design with Gold Glitter | Animal Nails- NB8039

Embellished Giraffe Theme Nails | Animal Nails- NB8036
Embellished Giraffe Theme Nails | Animal Nails- NB8036

Safari Theme Nail Art with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8034
Safari Theme Nail Art with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8034

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

Mouse Nails

Bright Nails with Mouse Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8109
Bright Nails with Mouse Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8109

Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114
Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

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Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art
Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art

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Mouse Design for Holographic Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8104
Mouse Design for Holographic Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8104

Orange Tip Nails with a Mouse | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8111
Orange Tip Nails with a Mouse | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8111

Mouse Accent for Black and Gold Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8105
Mouse Accent for Black and Gold Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8105

Opossum Design for Black Tip Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8115
Opossum Design for Black Tip Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8115

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171
White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171

Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170
Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170

Nail Design with Whales Breaching Through Icy Waters | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3169
Nail Design with Whales Breaching Through Icy Waters | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3169

Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168
Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168

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

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

Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164
Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164

Penguins in Winter Snowfall Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3163
Penguins in Winter Snowfall Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3163

Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162
Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162

Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161
Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161

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

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

Nails with Majestic Whale Swimming Beneath the Northern Lights | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3158
Nails with Majestic Whale Swimming Beneath the Northern Lights | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3158

Nails with Penguin Chicks Playing on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3157
Nails with Penguin Chicks Playing on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3157

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

Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155
Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155

Frozen French Manicure Nails with Seals Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3154
Frozen French Manicure Nails with Seals Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3154

Fox Among Foliage Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3153
Fox Among Foliage Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3153

Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152
Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152

Adorable Baby Seals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3151
Adorable Baby Seals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3151

Owl and Snow Flake Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3150
Owl and Snow Flake Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3150

Simple Snowy Owl Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3149
Simple Snowy Owl Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3149

A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148
A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148

Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147
Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147

A Fox and Snow Sparkle Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3146
A Fox and Snow Sparkle Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3146

Seals and Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3145
Seals and Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3145

Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144
Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

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

Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140
Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140

Arctic Fox in a Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3139
Arctic Fox in a Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3139

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

Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137
Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137

Nails with Cute Polar Bear Cubs on Iceberg | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3136
Nails with Cute Polar Bear Cubs on Iceberg | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3136

Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135
Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135

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

Owl Standing on a Branch Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3133
Owl Standing on a Branch Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3133

Seals on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3132
Seals on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3132

French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131
French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131

Cute Penguins Snowy Day Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3130
Cute Penguins Snowy Day Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3130

Penguins Playing in Snow Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3129
Penguins Playing in Snow Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3129

Short Winter Nails with Snowy Owls Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3128
Short Winter Nails with Snowy Owls Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3128

Ombre Nails with Snowy Owls | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3127
Ombre Nails with Snowy Owls | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3127

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

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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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