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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

Ombre Reindeer Nails with Snowflake Design | Christmas Nails - NB1375
Ombre Reindeer Nails with Snowflake Design | Christmas Nails - NB1375

3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288

Cute Panda Pastel Nails
Cute Panda Pastel Nails

Fasia.nails

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

Silhouette Seahorse Design for Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8290
Silhouette Seahorse Design for Gradient Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8290

Gray Nails with Halloween Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5780
Gray Nails with Halloween Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5780

Sea and Sunset Matte Nails
Sea and Sunset Matte Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Dark Halloween Ted
Dark Halloween Ted

Klamaja

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Glitter Design for White Reindeer Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6834
Glitter Design for White Reindeer Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6834

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

Gradient French Ocean with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2765
Gradient French Ocean with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2765

White Bunny Boy Nail Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6460
White Bunny Boy Nail Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6460

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

Gradient and Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7695
Gradient and Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7695

Cat Nail Art

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

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

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450

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

Black Nails with Cat in Hat Nail Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5778
Black Nails with Cat in Hat Nail Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5778

Halloween Cat on Short Natural Nails
Halloween Cat on Short Natural Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

Dog Nail Designs

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

Daimondhand

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

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

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

Footprint and Pluto Dog
Footprint and Pluto Dog

Fasia.nails

Dalmatian Dog Accent for Polka Dot Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7542
Dalmatian Dog Accent for Polka Dot Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7542

Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537
Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537

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

Panda Nail Designs

Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575
Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575

Double French Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7569
Double French Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7569

Panda Theme for Pastel French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7574
Panda Theme for Pastel French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7574

Black French Manicure with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7564
Black French Manicure with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7564

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

Panda Design for Colorful Gradient Nails | Panda Nails- NB7568
Panda Design for Colorful Gradient Nails | Panda Nails- NB7568

3D Panda Paw Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7583
3D Panda Paw Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7583

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

Bunny Nails

A Cute Bunny for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7701
A Cute Bunny for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7701

Bling Bunny Ears for Pink Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7667
Bling Bunny Ears for Pink Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7667

Chocolate Brown Nail Art for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3678
Chocolate Brown Nail Art for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3678

Aurora Effect Nails with White Silhouette Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3394
Aurora Effect Nails with White Silhouette Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3394

Silhouette Bunny for Black and White Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7677
Silhouette Bunny for Black and White Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7677

Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails
Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

3D Easter Marshmallow Bunnies on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3515
3D Easter Marshmallow Bunnies on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3515

Chicken Nail Art

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

Glossy Easter Chick and Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3412
Glossy Easter Chick and Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3412

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

Matte Easter Nails with a Chick and Rabbit | Chicken Nails- NB7785
Matte Easter Nails with a Chick and Rabbit | Chicken Nails- NB7785

Easter Chick on Light Pastel Nails | Easter Nails - NB3413
Easter Chick on Light Pastel Nails | Easter Nails - NB3413

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

Easter Chicks and Red Hearts Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3615
Easter Chicks and Red Hearts Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3615

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

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Orange Tip Nails with a Mouse | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8111
Orange Tip Nails with a Mouse | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8111

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

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

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

Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art
Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Jerry Stilleto Matte Nails
Jerry Stilleto Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Jerry the Mouse Nail Art
Jerry the Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Snake Nails

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

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

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

Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design
Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

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

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

Crab Nail Designs

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

Crab Design for Short Square Nails | Crab Nails- NB8155
Crab Design for Short Square Nails | Crab Nails- NB8155

Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153
Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153

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

Crab Accent for Glitter Nails | Crab Nails- NB8158
Crab Accent for Glitter Nails | Crab Nails- NB8158

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

Bee Nail Designs

Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146
Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146

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

Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144
Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144

Pink Nails with Bee Embellishments | Bee Nails- NB8147
Pink Nails with Bee Embellishments | Bee Nails- NB8147

Transparent Nails with Hexagonal Honeycomb Design | Bee Nails- NB8150
Transparent Nails with Hexagonal Honeycomb Design | Bee Nails- NB8150

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

Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240
Pastel Sunflower and Bee Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5240

Winnie the Pooh and Bees Nails Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2881
Winnie the Pooh and Bees Nails Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2881

Ladybug Nails

Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8263
Vintage Ladybug Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8263

Shimmer Ladybugs Design for Black Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8258
Shimmer Ladybugs Design for Black Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8258

Glossy Red Nails with Ladybug Accents | Ladybug Nails- NB8274
Glossy Red Nails with Ladybug Accents | Ladybug Nails- NB8274

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

Pink Rose Nails with Ladybug Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8256
Pink Rose Nails with Ladybug Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8256

Tiny Ladybugs for Clear Shimmer Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8351
Tiny Ladybugs for Clear Shimmer Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8351

Ladybug Design for Transparent Pink Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8354
Ladybug Design for Transparent Pink Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8354

Blue Nails with Ladybug on Leaf | Ladybug Nails- NB8356
Blue Nails with Ladybug on Leaf | Ladybug Nails- NB8356

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

Nature in Blue with Confetti
Nature in Blue with Confetti

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Flamingo for Summer Nails
Flamingo for Summer Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails
Hand-Painted Birds on Short Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Vintage Tropical Nails
Vintage Tropical Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Cow Nails for Christmas
Cow Nails for Christmas

Paulina_migdalek

Pastel Easter Rabbit
Pastel Easter Rabbit

Paulina_migdalek

Flower Bunny Almond Nails
Flower Bunny Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Cute Spring Sheep
Cute Spring Sheep

Paulina_migdalek

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

Paulina_migdalek

Egg with Bunny Ears
Egg with Bunny Ears

Paulina_migdalek

Bunny Ears Between Flowers
Bunny Ears Between Flowers

Paulina_migdalek

Gray and Yellow Theme for Easter
Gray and Yellow Theme for Easter

Paulina_migdalek

Mickey in the Winter
Mickey in the Winter

Paulina_migdalek

Valentine Panda
Valentine Panda

Paulina_migdalek

3D Bears Gel Nails
3D Bears Gel Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Nature in Blue
Nature in Blue

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Elegant Pastel Nails
Elegant Pastel Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Airbrushing Gradient with Half Butterfly
Airbrushing Gradient with Half Butterfly

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Halloween Cat on Short Natural Nails
Halloween Cat on Short Natural Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Gothic Christmas
Gothic Christmas

Melificentnailartistry

Snake Nail Art
Snake Nail Art

Melificentnailartistry

Dark Xmas Nails
Dark Xmas Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Hand Painted Death Moth Nails
Hand Painted Death Moth Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Halloween Blood Moon Nails
Halloween Blood Moon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Round Flamingo Tropical Nails
Round Flamingo Tropical Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Bunny Goth Nails
Bunny Goth Nails

Melificentnailartistry

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Summer Butterflies
Summer Butterflies

_beautbybee

Hand Painted Summer Nails
Hand Painted Summer Nails

_beautbybee

Psychedelic Nail Art
Psychedelic Nail Art

_beautbybee

Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails
Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails

_beautbybee

Green French with a Butterfly
Green French with a Butterfly

Olga_soloveva._

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

Tom and Short Neon Nails
Tom and Short Neon Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

Pink Panther Nail Art
Pink Panther Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Dark Halloween Ted
Dark Halloween Ted

Klamaja

The Cat of Christmas
The Cat of Christmas

Klamaja

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails
Cute Lamb on Pastel Nails

Klamaja

Funny Bunny
Funny Bunny

Klamaja

Fall Teddy Bear
Fall Teddy Bear

Klamaja

Jellyfish Nail Design
Jellyfish Nail Design

Klamaja

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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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