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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

Glitter Design White Easter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8048
Glitter Design White Easter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8048

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

Anti Valentine Kid Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2164
Anti Valentine Kid Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2164

Seahorse Accent for Matte Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8278
Seahorse Accent for Matte Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8278

French Nails with Coast Salish Carving Ancient Art | Canadian | Tribal - NB1481
French Nails with Coast Salish Carving Ancient Art | Canadian | Tribal - NB1481

Glossy Butterfly and Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1471
Glossy Butterfly and Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1471

Care Bears Nail Designs
Care Bears Nail Designs

Nna_naomynailart_official

Red Nails with White Silhouette Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8162
Red Nails with White Silhouette Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8162

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Pastel Nails Rabbit and Carrot Design | Bunny Nails- NB7676
Pastel Nails Rabbit and Carrot Design | Bunny Nails- NB7676

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

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

Easy to Do Silhouette Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7706
Easy to Do Silhouette Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7706

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

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

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

Cat Nail Art

Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138

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

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

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

Peaceful Rainy Day Nails Design| Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6459
Peaceful Rainy Day Nails Design| Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6459

Nails with Frightening Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5785
Nails with Frightening Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5785

Halloween Pink Nails with Black Cats | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5876
Halloween Pink Nails with Black Cats | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5876

Minimal Black Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5779
Minimal Black Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5779

Dog Nail Designs

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

Nna_naomynailart_official

Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532
Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532

Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178
Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178

Short Pink Nails with Peanuts Snoopy Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7544
Short Pink Nails with Peanuts Snoopy Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7544

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

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

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

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

Panda Nail Designs

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

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

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

Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580

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

Short Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7566
Short Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7566

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

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

Bunny Nails

Bright Pastel Color Nails with Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3396
Bright Pastel Color Nails with Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3396

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Funny Bunny Almond Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7666
Funny Bunny Almond Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7666

Forest Animals Nestled Among Leaves | Love the Forest Nails - NB2789
Forest Animals Nestled Among Leaves | Love the Forest Nails - NB2789

Chocolate Brown Nail Art for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3678
Chocolate Brown Nail Art for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3678

Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673
Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673

Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

White Easter Nails with Chicks and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3616
White Easter Nails with Chicks and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3616

Chicken Nail Art

Chick and Bunny for Easter Nails Design | Chicken Nails- NB7782
Chick and Bunny for Easter Nails Design | Chicken Nails- NB7782

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

Easter Eggshell Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7784
Easter Eggshell Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7784

Chick for Orange Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7793
Chick for Orange Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7793

Easter Chicks and Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3418
Easter Chicks and Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3418

Glitter Easter Nails with Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7780
Glitter Easter Nails with Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7780

Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783
Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783

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

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

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

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

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

Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118
Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

Matte Top Coat on a Cartoon Nail
Matte Top Coat on a Cartoon Nail

Nails_by_evelyn9

Minimal Mouse Nails with a Heart | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8112
Minimal Mouse Nails with a Heart | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8112

Snake Nails

Marble Green Nails with 3D Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8127
Marble Green Nails with 3D Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8127

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

Snake Design for Red Tip Nails | Snake Nails- NB8126
Snake Design for Red Tip Nails | Snake Nails- NB8126

Snake Accents for Green Marble Nails | Snake Nails- NB8124
Snake Accents for Green Marble Nails | Snake Nails- NB8124

Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design
Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122
Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122

Crab Nail Designs

Easy Crab Theme Design for Orange Nails | Crab Nails- NB8154
Easy Crab Theme Design for Orange Nails | Crab Nails- NB8154

Simple Sea Creatures for Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8163
Simple Sea Creatures for Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8163

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2771
Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2771

Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153
Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153

The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164
The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164

Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764
Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764

A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166
A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166

Bee Nail Designs

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

Light Blue Nails with Bees and Flowers | Pollinators Nails - NB3056
Light Blue Nails with Bees and Flowers | Pollinators Nails - NB3056

Black and Yellow Bee Theme Nails | Bee Nails- NB8145
Black and Yellow Bee Theme Nails | Bee Nails- NB8145

Bee and Honeycomb Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8142
Bee and Honeycomb Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8142

Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146
Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146

Pink Nails with Bee Embellishments | Bee Nails- NB8147
Pink Nails with Bee Embellishments | Bee Nails- NB8147

Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240
Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240

Short and Easy Bee Nails | Bee Nails- NB8151
Short and Easy Bee Nails | Bee Nails- NB8151

Ladybug Nails

Coffin Nails with Ladybug Accents | Ladybug Nails- NB8261
Coffin Nails with Ladybug Accents | Ladybug Nails- NB8261

Ladybug Design for Micro French Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8355
Ladybug Design for Micro French Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8355

Shimmer Ladybugs Design for Black Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8258
Shimmer Ladybugs Design for Black Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8258

Ladybugs and Leaves for Pink Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8273
Ladybugs and Leaves for Pink Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8273

Tiny Ladybug Design for French Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8260
Tiny Ladybug Design for French Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8260

Soft Pink Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8338
Soft Pink Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8338

Simple Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8268
Simple Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8268

Glossy Red Nails with Ladybug Accents | Ladybug Nails- NB8274
Glossy Red Nails with Ladybug Accents | Ladybug Nails- NB8274

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

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

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

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

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

Ombre Nails with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2769
Ombre Nails with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2769

Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2768
Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2768

Silhouette Marine Life on Ombre Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2767
Silhouette Marine Life on Ombre Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2767

Coral Reef with Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2766
Coral Reef with Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2766

Gradient French Ocean with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2765
Gradient French Ocean with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2765

Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764
Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764

Embellished Marine Life Nails with Starfish | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2763
Embellished Marine Life Nails with Starfish | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2763

Nail Extensions with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2762
Nail Extensions with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2762

Glossy Marine Life Nails with Whales| Save the Ocean Nails - NB2761
Glossy Marine Life Nails with Whales| Save the Ocean Nails - NB2761

Blue Ombre Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2759
Blue Ombre Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2759

Eco-Friendly Practices Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2689
Eco-Friendly Practices Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2689

Biodiversity Conservation Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2648
Biodiversity Conservation Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2648

Valentine Sweetheart Candy Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2298
Valentine Sweetheart Candy Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2298

Cute Candy Nail Design for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2189
Cute Candy Nail Design for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2189

Anti Valentine Kid Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2164
Anti Valentine Kid Theme Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2164

Haida Gwaii Salmon Motif Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1849
Haida Gwaii Salmon Motif Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1849

Abstract Salmon-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1848
Abstract Salmon-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1848

Salmon-inspired Haida Gwaii Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1847
Salmon-inspired Haida Gwaii Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1847

Peach Fuzz Nails with White Tips and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1834
Peach Fuzz Nails with White Tips and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1834

Peach Fuzz Shimmer Nail Design with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1833
Peach Fuzz Shimmer Nail Design with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1833

Embellished Peach Fuzz French Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1832
Embellished Peach Fuzz French Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1832

Double French Butterfly Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1831
Double French Butterfly Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1831

Double French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1830
Double French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1830

Peach Fuzz Shimmer Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1829
Peach Fuzz Shimmer Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1829

Long Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1828
Long Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1828

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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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