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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

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

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

Nude Nails with White Outline
Nude Nails with White Outline

Nail_sunny

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

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

Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370
Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370

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

Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2884
Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2884

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

Matte Green Nails with Fish Design
Matte Green Nails with Fish Design

Daimondhand

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

Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468
Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468

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

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB16
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB16

Cat Nail Art

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

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

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754

Tom and Short Neon Nails
Tom and Short Neon Nails

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

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

Dog Nail Designs

Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533
Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533

X-long Ombre Yellow Nails with a Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7534
X-long Ombre Yellow Nails with a Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7534

Grinch and Max the Dog Nails
Grinch and Max the Dog Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Cute Puppy for Matte Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7543
Cute Puppy for Matte Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7543

Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970
Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970

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

Panda Nail Designs

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

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

Nude Nails with Black Tips and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7578
Nude Nails with Black Tips and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7578

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

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

Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590
Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590

Panda Design for Silver Glitter Nails | Panda Nails- NB7577
Panda Design for Silver Glitter Nails | Panda Nails- NB7577

Panda Design for Baby Blue Nails | Panda Nails- NB7582
Panda Design for Baby Blue Nails | Panda Nails- NB7582

Bunny Nails

Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580
Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580

Black Matte Nails with Gold Accents for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3572
Black Matte Nails with Gold Accents for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3572

Easter Bunnies Nails with Polka Dots | Easter Nails - NB3381
Easter Bunnies Nails with Polka Dots | Easter Nails - NB3381

Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052
Elegant Easter Nails with a Silhouette Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8052

Pastel Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3409
Pastel Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3409

Easter Bunny Ears
Easter Bunny Ears

Sylwia_nailss

Embellished Pastel Nails Bunny Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8006
Embellished Pastel Nails Bunny Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8006

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

Chicken Nail Art

Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790
Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790

Easter Chick and Colorful Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3424
Easter Chick and Colorful Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3424

Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786
Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786

Simple Easter Chick Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3411
Simple Easter Chick Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3411

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

A Chick for Minimal Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3423
A Chick for Minimal Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3423

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

Easter Chick Accent Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3420
Easter Chick Accent Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3420

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114
Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114

Glitter Tips and Mouse Nail Art | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8107
Glitter Tips and Mouse Nail Art | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8107

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

Cheese Tips and Mouse Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8119
Cheese Tips and Mouse Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8119

Mouse Design for Holographic Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8104
Mouse Design for Holographic Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8104

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

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

A Cute Mouse for Colorful Nails Design | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8110
A Cute Mouse for Colorful Nails Design | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8110

Snake Nails

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

Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

Nailartbychlo

Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design
Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134
Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134

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

Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

Project_paznokcie

Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125

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

Crab Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Blue Swirl Nails with a Cute Crab | Crab Nails- NB8160
Blue Swirl Nails with a Cute Crab | Crab Nails- NB8160

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

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

Bee Nail Designs

Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails
Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

Minimal Sunflower and Bee Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5241
Minimal Sunflower and Bee Nails | Sunflower Nails - NB5241

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

Bee Accents for Yellow Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8152
Bee Accents for Yellow Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8152

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

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

Ladybug Nails

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

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

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

Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8352
Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8352

3D Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8342
3D Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8342

Red Tip Nails with Ladybug Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8353
Red Tip Nails with Ladybug Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8353

Ladybug and Leaf Design for Short Pink Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8267
Ladybug and Leaf Design for Short Pink Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8267

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519
Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519

Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515

Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237
Animal Print Tropical Nail Art| Tropical-NB-D-237

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

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

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

Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970
Pink and White Dalmatian Dog and Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1970

Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967
Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967

Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231
Tropical Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-231

Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220

Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218

Animal-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1852
Animal-inspired Haida Gwaii Nails | Canadian | Tribal - NB1852

Haida Gwaii Animal-inspired Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1851
Haida Gwaii Animal-inspired Nail Design | Canadian | Tribal - NB1851

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

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB845
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB845

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

Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs
Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs

Merkyri.nails

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

Daimondhand

Matte and Colorful Animal Nail Designs
Matte and Colorful Animal Nail Designs

Daimondhand

Mismatched Animal Nails
Mismatched Animal Nails

Daimondhand

Cute Animals on Matte Nails
Cute Animals on Matte Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Panda and Bamboo short Nail Art | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8375
Panda and Bamboo short Nail Art | Tricky-Customized Nails- NB8375

Louis Vuitton Black Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8371
Louis Vuitton Black Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8371

Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370
Pink Bugs Bunny Nails with Glitter | Cartoon Nails- NB8370

Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck Stiletto Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8369
Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck Stiletto Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8369

Heart Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8368
Heart Nails with Bugs Bunny Accent | Cartoon Nails- NB8368

Bugs Bunny Theme for Pastel Purple Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8367
Bugs Bunny Theme for Pastel Purple Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8367

Valentine Bugs Bunny Theme Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8366
Valentine Bugs Bunny Theme Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8366

Bugs Bunny Nails with Silver Glitter Accents | Cartoon Nails- NB8365
Bugs Bunny Nails with Silver Glitter Accents | Cartoon Nails- NB8365

Pink Glittery Nails with Bugs Bunny and Heart Motifs | Cartoon Nails- NB8364
Pink Glittery Nails with Bugs Bunny and Heart Motifs | Cartoon Nails- NB8364

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

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

Short White Nails with Sea Creatures | Seahorse Nails- NB8291
Short White Nails with Sea Creatures | Seahorse Nails- NB8291

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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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