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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

Care Bears Nail Designs
Care Bears Nail Designs

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Flower and Butterfly Design Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1812
Flower and Butterfly Design Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1812

Half Butterfly Nail Art
Half Butterfly Nail Art

Fasia.nails

Silver Silhouette Cat Design for Peach Matte Nails | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7153
Silver Silhouette Cat Design for Peach Matte Nails | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7153

Blue Life Underwater Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2818
Blue Life Underwater Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2818

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

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

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Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

White Birds on Nude Nails
White Birds on Nude Nails

Belyyhome

A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148
A Cute Fox Cub Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3148

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

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

Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503
Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180

Cat Nail Art

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

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

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

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

Sylwia_nailss

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

Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136
Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136

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

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

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231

3D Teddy Bear and Pearl Nails Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7230
3D Teddy Bear and Pearl Nails Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7230

Cute Teddy Bear Nails Outline Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7229
Cute Teddy Bear Nails Outline Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7229

3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228

Valentine
Valentine's Day Teddy Bear with Heart Nails Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7227

Embellished Double French Nails for Valentine | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7226
Embellished Double French Nails for Valentine | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7226

Silver Silhouette Cat Design for Peach Matte Nails | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7153
Silver Silhouette Cat Design for Peach Matte Nails | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7153

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

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

Stiletto Nails Bling Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7150
Stiletto Nails Bling Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7150

Love for Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7149
Love for Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7149

Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148

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

White Kitty Cat with Bow Design for Nails | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7146
White Kitty Cat with Bow Design for Nails | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7146

Kitty Cat Design for Black and Gold Nails | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7145
Kitty Cat Design for Black and Gold Nails | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7145

Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144
Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144

Heart and Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7143
Heart and Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7143

Short Blue Nails Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7142
Short Blue Nails Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7142

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136
Pink Nails with Cute Cat Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7136

Super Cute and Simple Cat and Heart Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7135
Super Cute and Simple Cat and Heart Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7135

Long Almond Nails Cute Cat Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7134
Long Almond Nails Cute Cat Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7134

Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133

Cute Cats and Hearts Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7132
Cute Cats and Hearts Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7132

French Nails Simple Cat Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7131
French Nails Simple Cat Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7131

Silhouette Cat and Paw Accent for Mocha Mousse Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7130
Silhouette Cat and Paw Accent for Mocha Mousse Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7130

Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129
Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129

Mocha Mousse Ombre Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7127
Mocha Mousse Ombre Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7127

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

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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