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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

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

Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467
Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467

Peeps Design on Long Square Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3510
Peeps Design on Long Square Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3510

Ombre French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1815
Ombre French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1815

Valentine's Day Teddy Bear with Heart Nails Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7227
Valentine's Day Teddy Bear with Heart Nails Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7227

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

Care Bears Nail Designs
Care Bears Nail Designs

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Woods in Silhouette Effect
Woods in Silhouette Effect

Novikova.nailstudio

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

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

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

Mismatched Animal Nails
Mismatched Animal Nails

Daimondhand

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

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

Cat Nail Art

Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144
Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144

Heart and Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7143
Heart and Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7143

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

Minimal Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7140
Minimal Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7140

Nails with Cat Paw Print | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6458
Nails with Cat Paw Print | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6458

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

Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs
Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs

Merkyri.nails

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB499
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB499

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB35
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB35

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB30
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB30

Minnie Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB29
Minnie Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB29

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB28
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB28

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB27
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB27

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB26
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB26

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB25
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB25

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB24
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB24

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB23
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB23

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

Minnie Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB21
Minnie Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB21

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB20
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB20

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB19
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB19

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB18
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB18

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB17
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB17

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB16
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB16

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

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB14
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB14

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB13
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB13

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB12
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB12

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

Coffin Nails with Butterflies
Coffin Nails with Butterflies

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Woods in Silhouette Effect
Woods in Silhouette Effect

Novikova.nailstudio

Abstract Woman Portrait with Butterflies
Abstract Woman Portrait with Butterflies

Novikova.nailstudio

Silhouette Mountains and Birds
Silhouette Mountains and Birds

Novikova.nailstudio

Snake in the Woods
Snake in the Woods

Mari_mari_nailart

Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies
Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

Butterflies Silhouette Design with Rhinestones
Butterflies Silhouette Design with Rhinestones

Mari_mari_nailart

Butterfly Matte Blue Nails
Butterfly Matte Blue Nails

Mari_mari_nailart

Milky White Nails with Butterflies
Milky White Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design
Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Matte Goose Nails
Matte Goose Nails

Merkyri.nails

Half Butterflies on Black Nails
Half Butterflies on Black Nails

Merkyri.nails

Catfish on Milk Gel Nails
Catfish on Milk Gel Nails

Getman.nails

Cute Rabbit and Doughnut Nail Design
Cute Rabbit and Doughnut Nail Design

Getman.nails

Silver Butterflies on White Nails
Silver Butterflies on White Nails

Getman.nails

Genie, Abu, and Rajah from Aladdin
Genie, Abu, and Rajah from Aladdin

Nna_naomynailart_official

Ariel and Flounder from the Little Mermaid
Ariel and Flounder from the Little Mermaid

Nna_naomynailart_official

Jerry the Mouse Nail Art
Jerry the Mouse Nail Art

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Care Bears Nail Designs
Care Bears Nail Designs

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Mickey and Donald Christmas Nail Art
Mickey and Donald Christmas Nail Art

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Minnie and Pluto Christmas Nails
Minnie and Pluto Christmas Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

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Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

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Disney Villains Nails
Disney Villains Nails

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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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