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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

Hearts and Rabbit
Hearts and Rabbit

Fasia.nails

Plastic Pollution Affect Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3096
Plastic Pollution Affect Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3096

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

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

Teddy Bear With Chrome Outline
Teddy Bear With Chrome Outline

Korelviktoria

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

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

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840
Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840

Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631
Armadillo Nail Print with Shimmer Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-631

Turquoise Color with Tropical Parrots Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-446
Turquoise Color with Tropical Parrots Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-446

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

Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119
Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119

Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828
Short Matte Nails Design with Reindeer Head | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6828

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB11
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB11

A Fox and Snow Sparkle Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3146
A Fox and Snow Sparkle Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3146

Cat Nail Art

Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7124
Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7124

Minimal Black Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5779
Minimal Black Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5779

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

Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails
Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

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

Cute French Nails with Black Cat Head | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5786
Cute French Nails with Black Cat Head | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5786

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

Dog Nail Designs

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

Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536
Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536

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

Footprint and Pluto Dog
Footprint and Pluto Dog

Fasia.nails

Dog Paw Print on Coffin Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7541
Dog Paw Print on Coffin Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7541

Dog Paw Print for Pink Ombre Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7530
Dog Paw Print for Pink Ombre Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7530

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

Daimondhand

Panda Nail Designs

Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588
Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588

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

Green Bamboo and Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7586
Green Bamboo and Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7586

Black Nails Dots and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7567
Black Nails Dots and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7567

Glitter Design for Panda and Bamboo Nails | Panda Nails- NB7572
Glitter Design for Panda and Bamboo Nails | Panda Nails- NB7572

Panda Green Nails with Hearts | Panda Nails- NB7581
Panda Green Nails with Hearts | Panda Nails- NB7581

Nature-inspired Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7570
Nature-inspired Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7570

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

Bunny Nails

Easter Bunny and Egg Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8058
Easter Bunny and Egg Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8058

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

Cute Easter Pastel Nails Design | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8045
Cute Easter Pastel Nails Design | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8045

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

Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996
Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996

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

Pink and Gray Bugs Bunny Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8358
Pink and Gray Bugs Bunny Nails | Cartoon Nails- NB8358

Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails
Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Chicken Nail Art

Small Chick for Pink Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7794
Small Chick for Pink Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7794

Cute Easter Chicks on White Nails | Easter Nails - NB3614
Cute Easter Chicks on White Nails | Easter Nails - NB3614

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB175
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB175

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

Chick for Orange Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7793
Chick for Orange Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7793

Embellished Easter Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7778
Embellished Easter Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7778

Cute Chicks on Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3419
Cute Chicks on Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3419

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

3D Mouse and Cheese Nails Design | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8116
3D Mouse and Cheese Nails Design | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8116

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Mouse Accent for Black and Gold Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8105
Mouse Accent for Black and Gold Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8105

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

Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails
Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Neutral Nails with Minimal Mouse Accent | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8106
Neutral Nails with Minimal Mouse Accent | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8106

Galaxy Nails with Opossum Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8117
Galaxy Nails with Opossum Accents | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8117

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

Snake Nails

Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design
Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122
Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Snake in the Woods
Snake in the Woods

Mari_mari_nailart

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

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

Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

Nailartbychlo

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

Crab Nail Designs

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

Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156
Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156

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

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

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

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

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

The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164
The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164

Bee Nail Designs

Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails
Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Various Bees Nail Design | Pollinators Nails - NB3054
Various Bees Nail Design | Pollinators Nails - NB3054

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

Ladybug Nails

Ladybug in Garden for Glossy French Mani Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8357
Ladybug in Garden for Glossy French Mani Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8357

Tiny Ladybugs for Red and White Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8269
Tiny Ladybugs for Red and White Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8269

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

Ladybug Design for Black and Red Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8266
Ladybug Design for Black and Red Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8266

Red Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8259
Red Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8259

Ladybug Design for Short White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8271
Ladybug Design for Short White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8271

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

Short Nude Nails with Red Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8350
Short Nude Nails with Red Ladybugs | Ladybug Nails- NB8350

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

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

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

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

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

Minnie and Pluto Christmas Nails
Minnie and Pluto Christmas Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Nna_naomynailart_official

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Disney Villains Nails
Disney Villains Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Bambi Cartoon Nails
Bambi Cartoon Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Garfield Matte Nails
Garfield Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

101 Dalmatians and Paw Pattern Nails
101 Dalmatians and Paw Pattern Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Simba from The Lion King
Simba from The Lion King

Nna_naomynailart_official

Daisy Duck Matte Nails
Daisy Duck Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Care Bears Rainbow Nails
Care Bears Rainbow Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails
Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Valentine
Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art

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Valentine
Valentine's Days Jerry Nail Art

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Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails
Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Valentine
Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Valentine
Valentine's Day Minnie Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Alice in Wonderland-themed Nails
Alice in Wonderland-themed Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Jerry Stilleto Matte Nails
Jerry Stilleto Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Looney Tunes Nails
Looney Tunes Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Glitter Embedded Nails with a Butterfly
Glitter Embedded Nails with a Butterfly

Ego_alinkha

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

Daimondhand

Matte Zoo Nail Design
Matte Zoo Nail Design

Daimondhand

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

Daimondhand

Coloring Book Inspiration Nails
Coloring Book Inspiration Nails

Daimondhand

Alice in Wonderland Dark Nails
Alice in Wonderland Dark Nails

Daimondhand

Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Hallowen Trick or Treat Nails
Hallowen Trick or Treat Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Matte Blue Cartoon Nails
Matte Blue Cartoon Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Toucan Tropical Nails
Toucan Tropical Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Daffy Duck and Eggs
Daffy Duck and Eggs

Nailed.it.by.amber

Lilac Butterfly Nails with Silver Glitters
Lilac Butterfly Nails with Silver Glitters

Nailed.it.by.amber

Mismatched Black and White Nails for Winter
Mismatched Black and White Nails for Winter

Matuszewsk.a

Diagonal White French Manicure
Diagonal White French Manicure

Matuszewsk.a

Silver Butterfly
Silver Butterfly

Korelviktoria

Teddy Bear With Chrome Outline
Teddy Bear With Chrome Outline

Korelviktoria

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Tiny Ladybug Accent Nail
Tiny Ladybug Accent Nail

Korelviktoria

Light Blue Nails with a Silver Chrome Dolphin
Light Blue Nails with a Silver Chrome Dolphin

Korelviktoria

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar
Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar

Korelviktoria

Golden Deer
Golden Deer

Korelviktoria

Multicolored Butterfly Nails
Multicolored Butterfly Nails

Cdanails

White Birds on Nude Nails
White Birds on Nude Nails

Belyyhome

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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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