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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

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

Double French Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1810
Double French Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1810

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

Peach Fuzz French Tips Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1809
Peach Fuzz French Tips Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1809

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

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB13
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB13

Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612
Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612

Tropical Parrots with Flower Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-445
Tropical Parrots with Flower Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-445

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB26
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB26

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

Reindeer Nails with Post Light | Christmas Nails - NB1371
Reindeer Nails with Post Light | Christmas Nails - NB1371

Mismatched Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8013
Mismatched Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8013

Short Easter Bunny Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7998
Short Easter Bunny Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7998

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

Daimondhand

Mushrooms and Other Creatures of Forest Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3034
Mushrooms and Other Creatures of Forest Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3034

Cat Nail Art

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

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

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

Nails with Frightening Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5785
Nails with Frightening Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5785

Peaceful Rainy Day Nails Design| Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6459
Peaceful Rainy Day Nails Design| Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6459

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

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

Black Cat on Fire Ombre Nails | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5909
Black Cat on Fire Ombre Nails | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5909

Dog Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panda Nail Designs

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

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

Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571
Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571

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

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

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

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

Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580

Bunny Nails

Glossy Nude Nails with Bunny and Flower Design | Easter Nails - NB3393
Glossy Nude Nails with Bunny and Flower Design | Easter Nails - NB3393

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

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

Bunny Head for Long Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7662
Bunny Head for Long Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7662

Spring Easter Nails with a Cute Rabbit | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8057
Spring Easter Nails with a Cute Rabbit | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8057

Clear Nails with Bunnies and Hearts Design | Bunny Nails- NB7664
Clear Nails with Bunnies and Hearts Design | Bunny Nails- NB7664

Funny Bunny
Funny Bunny

Klamaja

Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612
Pink Nails with Dots and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3612

Chicken Nail Art

Chicken for Egg-inspired French Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7789
Chicken for Egg-inspired French Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7789

Easter Eggshell Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7784
Easter Eggshell Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7784

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

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

Watercolor Nails with Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3417
Watercolor Nails with Easter Chick | Easter Nails - NB3417

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

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

Paulina_migdalek

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

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

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

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Jerry the Mouse Nail Art
Jerry the Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

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

Valentine's Days Jerry Nail Art
Valentine's Days Jerry Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Snake Nails

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

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

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

Matte Nails with Snake | Snake Nails- NB8123
Matte Nails with Snake | Snake Nails- NB8123

Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

Nailartbychlo

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

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

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

Crab Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Bee Nail Designs

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

Daisy and Bees Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3055
Daisy and Bees Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3055

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

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

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

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

Bees and Flowers Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3053
Bees and Flowers Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3053

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

Ladybug Nails

Ladybug Design for French Manicure | Ladybug Nails- NB8340
Ladybug Design for French Manicure | Ladybug Nails- NB8340

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

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

Simple Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8268
Simple Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8268

Tiny Ladybugs for Nude Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8341
Tiny Ladybugs for Nude Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8341

Ladybug and Heart Design for White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8262
Ladybug and Heart Design for White Nails | Ladybug Nails- NB8262

Dot Nails with Ladybugs and Flowers | Ladybug Nails- NB8270
Dot Nails with Ladybugs and Flowers | Ladybug Nails- NB8270

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jellyfish Nail Design
Jellyfish Nail Design

Klamaja

Bunny in the Meadow
Bunny in the Meadow

Klamaja

Ruby Red Halloween Nails
Ruby Red Halloween Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Winter Deer Nails
Winter Deer Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Winter with Raccoon
Winter with Raccoon

Sylwia_nailss

Bird on Ombre Nails
Bird on Ombre Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

Sylwia_nailss

Easter Bunny Ears
Easter Bunny Ears

Sylwia_nailss

Sea and Sunset Matte Nails
Sea and Sunset Matte Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Whale Design on Matte Nails
Whale Design on Matte Nails

Project_paznokcie

Cute Bunny Nail Design
Cute Bunny Nail Design

Project_paznokcie

Halloween Powerpuff Girls
Halloween Powerpuff Girls

Project_paznokcie

Winter Bling Nails
Winter Bling Nails

Project_paznokcie

Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

Project_paznokcie

Halloween Bat Nails
Halloween Bat Nails

Pauletta.nails

French with Butterfly
French with Butterfly

Pauletta.nails

Sweet Pink Easter Nails
Sweet Pink Easter Nails

Pauletta.nails

Smokey-Effect Nails
Smokey-Effect Nails

Pauletta.nails

Glitter Half Butterfly
Glitter Half Butterfly

Pauletta.nails

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

Mickey Mouse Eggshell-Effect Nails
Mickey Mouse Eggshell-Effect Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Ladybug on Leaves
Ladybug on Leaves

Nails_by_evelyn9

Purple Christmas Nails
Purple Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Silver Teddy Nails
Silver Teddy Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Matte Top Coat on a Cartoon Nail
Matte Top Coat on a Cartoon Nail

Nails_by_evelyn9

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

Nailartbychlo

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

Nude Nails with White Outline
Nude Nails with White Outline

Nail_sunny

Happy Chipmunk and Flowers
Happy Chipmunk and Flowers

Hnnailsbyhoney

Cheetah Twist Nail Art
Cheetah Twist Nail Art

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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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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