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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luxury Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1384
Luxury Reindeers Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1384

Ojibwe Thunderbird Nails | Tribal - NB808
Ojibwe Thunderbird Nails | Tribal - NB808

Tropical Parrots on Glossy Black Nails|Tropical-NB-D-505
Tropical Parrots on Glossy Black Nails|Tropical-NB-D-505

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

Sea and Sunset Matte Nails
Sea and Sunset Matte Nails

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Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

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Silver Teddy Nails
Silver Teddy Nails

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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

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

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

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

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

Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails
Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB986
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB986

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568
Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568

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

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

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

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

Wooden Effect Coast Salish Animal Motifs Nail Art | Canadian | Tribal - NB1497
Wooden Effect Coast Salish Animal Motifs Nail Art | Canadian | Tribal - NB1497

Matte Nails Inspired by Coast Salish Animal Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1492
Matte Nails Inspired by Coast Salish Animal Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1492

Matte Nails Inspired by Coast Salish Salmon Fish Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1485
Matte Nails Inspired by Coast Salish Salmon Fish Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1485

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB988
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB988

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB986
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB986

Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840
Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB838
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB838

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

Nature-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB817
Nature-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB817

Ojibwe Thunderbird Nails | Tribal - NB811
Ojibwe Thunderbird Nails | Tribal - NB811

Ojibwe Thunderbird Nails | Tribal - NB808
Ojibwe Thunderbird Nails | Tribal - NB808

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB494
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB494

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB200
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB200

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB198
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB198

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB181
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB181

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB175
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB175

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB169
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB169

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB168
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB168

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB39
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB39

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB38
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB38

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37

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

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

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

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

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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