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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

Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Ombre Nails with Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1379
Ombre Nails with Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1379

Silhouette Bunny Design for Matte Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7688
Silhouette Bunny Design for Matte Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7688

Peach Fuzz Glossy Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1794
Peach Fuzz Glossy Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1794

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

Snowflake and Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1385
Snowflake and Reindeer Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1385

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

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1782
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1782

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131
French Nails with Penguins on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3131

Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162
Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162

Mint Green Nails Design with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3679
Mint Green Nails Design with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3679

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

Cute Rabbit and Doughnut Nail Design
Cute Rabbit and Doughnut Nail Design

Getman.nails

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

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

Cat Nail Art

X-long Halloween Black Cat Nails | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5783
X-long Halloween Black Cat Nails | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5783

Scary Nails Design with Black Cat | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5875
Scary Nails Design with Black Cat | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5875

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

Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121

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

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

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

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

Dog Nail Designs

Matte Nails Puppy Love Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7531
Matte Nails Puppy Love Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7531

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

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

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

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

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

Daimondhand

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

Panda Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Decorated Baby Pink and Blue Panda Nails | Panda Nails- NB7565
Decorated Baby Pink and Blue Panda Nails | Panda Nails- NB7565

Black and Pink Panda Nails | Panda Nails Design- NB7587
Black and Pink Panda Nails | Panda Nails Design- NB7587

Short Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7566
Short Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7566

Bunny Nails

Easter Glitter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8011
Easter Glitter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8011

Furry Bunny Design for Short Watercolor Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7697
Furry Bunny Design for Short Watercolor Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7697

Bunny Goth Nails
Bunny Goth Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Easter Bunny Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3384
Easter Bunny Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3384

Colorful Pastel Nails with Easter 3D Peeps | Easter Nails - NB3513
Colorful Pastel Nails with Easter 3D Peeps | Easter Nails - NB3513

Floral Design Gradient Easter Nails | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8000
Floral Design Gradient Easter Nails | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8000

Glossy Silhouette Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Nails - NB3389
Glossy Silhouette Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Nails - NB3389

Simple Bunnies for Polka Dot Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7702
Simple Bunnies for Polka Dot Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7702

Chicken Nail Art

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

Easter Chick Nails with Gold Accents | Easter Nails - NB3414
Easter Chick Nails with Gold Accents | Easter Nails - NB3414

Easter Chicks and Flowers Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3415
Easter Chicks and Flowers Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3415

Easter Chicks and Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3418
Easter Chicks and Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3418

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

Colorful Chick Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3416
Colorful Chick Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3416

Pastel Nails with Cute Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3422
Pastel Nails with Cute Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3422

Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570
Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Christmas Mouse
Christmas Mouse

Blondivika_nsk

Mouse and Cheese Theme Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8113
Mouse and Cheese Theme Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8113

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

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

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

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

Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails
Minnie and Daisy Disney Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh
Hand-Painted Winnie the Pooh

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Minnie Mouse Disneyland Nails
Minnie Mouse Disneyland Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

July 4th X Long Nails
July 4th X Long Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails
Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Butterfly Season Matte Nails
Butterfly Season Matte Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Yellow and Pink Textured Nails
Yellow and Pink Textured Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Hearts and Rabbit
Hearts and Rabbit

Fasia.nails

Cannabis Disney Nails
Cannabis Disney Nails

Fasia.nails

Pastel Pink and Deer
Pastel Pink and Deer

Fasia.nails

Footprint and Pluto Dog
Footprint and Pluto Dog

Fasia.nails

Cute Panda Pastel Nails
Cute Panda Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

Winnie the Pooh Extension
Winnie the Pooh Extension

Fasia.nails

Tiger Mismatched Nails
Tiger Mismatched Nails

Fasia.nails

Eeyore | Winnie the Pooh
Eeyore | Winnie the Pooh

Fasia.nails

Half Butterfly Nail Art
Half Butterfly Nail Art

Fasia.nails

Hand-painted Butterflies
Hand-painted Butterflies

Fasia.nails

Fudge Cow Print
Fudge Cow Print

Fasia.nails

Christmas Penguin Accent Nail
Christmas Penguin Accent Nail

Fasia.nails

Christmas Mouse
Christmas Mouse

Blondivika_nsk

Square Stamped Nails
Square Stamped Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Butterfly Spring Nails
Butterfly Spring Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Colorful Butterfly Nails
Colorful Butterfly Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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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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