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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

Tropical Parrots Floral Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-453
Tropical Parrots Floral Toenail Design |Tropical-NB-D-453

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

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

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

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

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

Whale Design on Matte Nails
Whale Design on Matte Nails

Project_paznokcie

Double French Peach Fuzz Nails with Floral and Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1818
Double French Peach Fuzz Nails with Floral and Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1818

Elegant Pastel Nails
Elegant Pastel Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Blue and White Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1810
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Blue and White Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1810

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

Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164
Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164

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

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

Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816
Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816

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

Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874
Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874

Cute Forest Animals Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2864
Cute Forest Animals Nail Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB2864

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1377
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1377

Hand Painted Summer Nails
Hand Painted Summer Nails

_beautbybee

Elegant Pastel Nails
Elegant Pastel Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Easter Pink and White Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3462
Easter Pink and White Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3462

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

Minnie Mouse Disneyland Nails
Minnie Mouse Disneyland Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807

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

Psychedelic Nail Art
Psychedelic Nail Art

_beautbybee

Pink Panther Nail Art
Pink Panther Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Tiny Ladybug Accent Nail
Tiny Ladybug Accent Nail

Korelviktoria

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

Easter Bunny and Tulip Flower Nails | Easter Nails - NB3546
Easter Bunny and Tulip Flower Nails | Easter Nails - NB3546

Ombre Easter Bunny Nails with Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3379
Ombre Easter Bunny Nails with Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3379

Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599
Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599

Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612
Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612

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

Pink Nails for Easter with Polka Dots and Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3406
Pink Nails for Easter with Polka Dots and Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3406

Honeymoon Pink Shimmer with Accent Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-598
Honeymoon Pink Shimmer with Accent Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-598

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3386
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3386

Butterflies and Flowers Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1789
Butterflies and Flowers Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1789

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Peach Fuzz and Pink Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1804
Peach Fuzz and Pink Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1804

Peeps Marshmallow-inspired Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3511
Peeps Marshmallow-inspired Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3511

Baby Winnie the Pooh Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2885
Baby Winnie the Pooh Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2885

Lovely Pink Cow Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4378
Lovely Pink Cow Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4378

Ombre Pink Nails with Easter Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3509
Ombre Pink Nails with Easter Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3509

Bright Nails Winnie the Pooh Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2883
Bright Nails Winnie the Pooh Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2883

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

Pink Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3597
Pink Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3597

Embellished Nails with Easter Bunny Ear | Easter Nails - NB3410
Embellished Nails with Easter Bunny Ear | Easter Nails - NB3410

White Birds on Nude Nails
White Birds on Nude Nails

Belyyhome

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Polka Dot and Chicken Easter Nails
Polka Dot and Chicken Easter Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Easter Ombre Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3560
Easter Ombre Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3560

Hearts and Rabbit
Hearts and Rabbit

Fasia.nails

Matte Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny Ears | Easter Nails - NB3398
Matte Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny Ears | Easter Nails - NB3398

Flower Bunny Almond Nails
Flower Bunny Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

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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