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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

Black Nails with Ladybugs and Roses | Ladybug Nails- NB8272
Black Nails with Ladybugs and Roses | Ladybug Nails- NB8272

Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies
Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

Neon Nails Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7119
Neon Nails Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7119

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

Tropical Parrots with Green Fern Leaf Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-494
Tropical Parrots with Green Fern Leaf Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-494

Long Square Nails Design with Kitty Cat | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7147
Long Square Nails Design with Kitty Cat | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7147

Double French Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1810
Double French Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1810

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2810
White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2810

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

Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8263
Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8263

Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails
Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Tropical Flamingo French Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-136
Tropical Flamingo French Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-136

Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3395
Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3395

Reindeer Nails with Post Light | Christmas Nails - NB1371
Reindeer Nails with Post Light | Christmas Nails - NB1371

Cat Nail Art

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450

Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art
Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Garfield Matte Nails
Garfield Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Confetti Nails Design with Cat Paw | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7125
Confetti Nails Design with Cat Paw | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7125

Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151

Cats in Witches' Hat Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5777
Cats in Witches' Hat Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5777

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

Kitty Cat Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7141
Kitty Cat Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7141

Dog Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

Peach Nails Corgi Dog Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7539
Peach Nails Corgi Dog Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7539

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

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

Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol
Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol

Daimondhand

Panda Nail Designs

Panda Nails with Paw Print Accent | Panda Nails- NB7584
Panda Nails with Paw Print Accent | Panda Nails- NB7584

Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561
Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561

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

Black Panda Nails with Foil Embellishment | Panda Nails- NB7557
Black Panda Nails with Foil Embellishment | Panda Nails- NB7557

Panda Accent for Gold Swirl Nails | Panda Nails- NB7555
Panda Accent for Gold Swirl Nails | Panda Nails- NB7555

Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563
Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563

Bamboo and Panda Nails with Glitter | Panda Nails- NB7589
Bamboo and Panda Nails with Glitter | Panda Nails- NB7589

Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571
Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571

Bunny Nails

French Nails with Simple Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7687
French Nails with Simple Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7687

Bright Pink Nails with Peeps Easter Marshmallow Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3514
Bright Pink Nails with Peeps Easter Marshmallow Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3514

Blue Easter Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3579
Blue Easter Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3579

Easter Nails Silhouette Rabbit Design | Easter Nails - NB3390
Easter Nails Silhouette Rabbit Design | Easter Nails - NB3390

Bugs Bunny Nails with Hearts and Glitter Design | Cartoon Nails- NB8362
Bugs Bunny Nails with Hearts and Glitter Design | Cartoon Nails- NB8362

Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird Looney Tunes Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8363
Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird Looney Tunes Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8363

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

Gray and Yellow Theme for Easter
Gray and Yellow Theme for Easter

Paulina_migdalek

Chicken Nail Art

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

Yellow Nails with Dots and a Cute Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7791
Yellow Nails with Dots and a Cute Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7791

3D Chick on Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3562
3D Chick on Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3562

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

Blue and White French Tips for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3549
Blue and White French Tips for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3549

Colorful Stripes on Black Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3569
Colorful Stripes on Black Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3569

Colorful Mini Eggs Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3455
Colorful Mini Eggs Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3455

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

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails
Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Glitter Mouse Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8108
Glitter Mouse Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8108

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

Nails_by_evelyn9

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Snake Nails

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

Project_paznokcie

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

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

Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121
Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121

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

Matte Nails with Snake | Snake Nails- NB8123
Matte Nails with Snake | Snake Nails- NB8123

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

Crab Nail Designs

Matte Crab Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8157
Matte Crab Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8157

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

Cute Crab Glitter Ombre Nails | Crab Nails- NB8165
Cute Crab Glitter Ombre Nails | Crab Nails- NB8165

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

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

Cute Crab Accents for Gradient Pastel Nails | Crab Nails- NB8161
Cute Crab Accents for Gradient Pastel Nails | Crab Nails- NB8161

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

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

Bee Nail Designs

3D Sunflower and Bee Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5232
3D Sunflower and Bee Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5232

Aura Nails with 3D Bees | Bee Nails- NB8143
Aura Nails with 3D Bees | Bee Nails- NB8143

Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148
Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148

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

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

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

3D Bee Charms for Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8141
3D Bee Charms for Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8141

Transparent Nails with Hexagonal Honeycomb Design | Bee Nails- NB8150
Transparent Nails with Hexagonal Honeycomb Design | Bee Nails- NB8150

Ladybug Nails

Blue Nails with Ladybug on Leaf | Ladybug Nails- NB8356
Blue Nails with Ladybug on Leaf | Ladybug Nails- NB8356

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

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

White Flower Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8275
White Flower Nails with Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8275

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

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

Pink Rose Nails with Ladybug Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8256
Pink Rose Nails with Ladybug Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8256

Tiny Ladybugs for Clear Shimmer Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8351
Tiny Ladybugs for Clear Shimmer Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8351

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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

Matte Turkey Nail Design | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1220
Matte Turkey Nail Design | Bird | Thanksgiving - NB1220

Ombre Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1217
Ombre Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1217

Minimal Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1214
Minimal Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1214

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

Ombre Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1211
Ombre Turkey Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1211

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

Polka Dots and Turkey Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1207
Polka Dots and Turkey Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1207

Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1059
Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1059

Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1050
Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1050

Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1036
Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1036

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

Birds-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB839
Birds-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB839

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 - NB754
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB753
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB753

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB752
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB752

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652

Pumpkin Nails | Halloween - NB648
Pumpkin Nails | Halloween - NB648

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB501
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB501

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

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB405
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB405

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB211
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB211

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 - NB56
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB56

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB54
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB54

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB51
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB51

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB40
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB40

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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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