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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

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

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

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Tropical Parrots Glossy Long Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-442
Tropical Parrots Glossy Long Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-442

Peach Fuzz Butterfly and Blossom Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1792
Peach Fuzz Butterfly and Blossom Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1792

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

Hearts and Rabbit
Hearts and Rabbit

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Christmas Penguin Accent Nail
Christmas Penguin Accent Nail

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Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

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Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453
Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453

Cat Nails | Halloween - NB643
Cat Nails | Halloween - NB643

Minimal Easter Bunnies and Flowers Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3466
Minimal Easter Bunnies and Flowers Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3466

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

Simple Easter Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3501
Simple Easter Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3501

Cat Nail Art

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

Bling Cat Paw Print Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7128
Bling Cat Paw Print Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7128

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

Easy to Do Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7137
Easy to Do Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7137

Black Cat Nails Design with Red Details | Black Cat Nails - NB7113
Black Cat Nails Design with Red Details | Black Cat Nails - NB7113

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

Garfield Matte Nails
Garfield Matte Nails

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

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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
Winter with Raccoon
Winter with Raccoon

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Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

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Winter Cat
Winter Cat

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Easter Bunny Ears
Easter Bunny Ears

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Sea and Sunset Matte Nails
Sea and Sunset Matte Nails

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Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

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Whale Design on Matte Nails
Whale Design on Matte Nails

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Cute Bunny Nail Design
Cute Bunny Nail Design

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Halloween Powerpuff Girls
Halloween Powerpuff Girls

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Winter Bling Nails
Winter Bling Nails

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Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

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Halloween Bat Nails
Halloween Bat Nails

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French with Butterfly
French with Butterfly

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Sweet Pink Easter Nails
Sweet Pink Easter Nails

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Smokey-Effect Nails
Smokey-Effect Nails

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Glitter Half Butterfly
Glitter Half Butterfly

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Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

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Mickey Mouse Eggshell-Effect Nails
Mickey Mouse Eggshell-Effect Nails

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Ladybug on Leaves
Ladybug on Leaves

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Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

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Silver Teddy Nails
Silver Teddy Nails

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

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Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

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Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

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Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

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Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

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Nude Nails with White Outline
Nude Nails with White Outline

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Happy Chipmunk and Flowers
Happy Chipmunk and Flowers

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Cheetah Twist Nail Art
Cheetah Twist Nail Art

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Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh
Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh

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Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

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Minnie Mouse Disneyland Nails
Minnie Mouse Disneyland Nails

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

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Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails
Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails

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Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

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Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

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Butterfly Season Matte Nails
Butterfly Season Matte Nails

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Yellow and Pink Textured Nails
Yellow and Pink Textured Nails

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Hearts and Rabbit
Hearts and Rabbit

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Cannabis Disney Nails
Cannabis Disney Nails

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Pastel Pink and Deer
Pastel Pink and Deer

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Footprint and Pluto Dog
Footprint and Pluto Dog

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Cute Panda Pastel Nails
Cute Panda Pastel Nails

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Winnie the Pooh Extension
Winnie the Pooh Extension

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Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched 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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