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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

Matte Goose Nails
Matte Goose Nails

Merkyri.nails

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

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Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633
Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633

Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691
Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691

Flower Design Easter Nails with Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3392
Flower Design Easter Nails with Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3392

Nature in Blue with Confetti
Nature in Blue with Confetti

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Simba from The Lion King
Simba from The Lion King

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Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142
Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142

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

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

Melificentnailartistry

Simple Marine Life Nail Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2815
Simple Marine Life Nail Design for Ocean Conservation | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2815

Cute Bunny for Short Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7663
Cute Bunny for Short Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7663

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

Matte Pink Nails Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3400
Matte Pink Nails Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3400

Cat Nail Art

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

Tom and Short Neon Nails
Tom and Short Neon Nails

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

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

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

Melificentnailartistry

Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453
Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453

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

Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art
Valentine's Days Tom Nail Art

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Dog Nail Designs

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

Snoopy from Peanuts Nails
Snoopy from Peanuts Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532
Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532

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

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

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

Panda Nail Designs

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

Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563
Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563

Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562
Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562

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

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

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

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

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

Bunny Nails

Matte Pink Nails Easter Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3408
Matte Pink Nails Easter Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3408

Colorful Easter Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3594
Colorful Easter Eggs Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3594

Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

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

Pink Nails for Easter with Polka Dots and Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3406
Pink Nails for Easter with Polka Dots and Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3406

Bunny Design White Tip Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7670
Bunny Design White Tip Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7670

Nature-inspired Easter French Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3496
Nature-inspired Easter French Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3496

Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673
Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Silhouette Bunny Design for Dark Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7674
Silhouette Bunny Design for Dark Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7674

Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673
Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673

Blue Glitter Nails with Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7672
Blue Glitter Nails with Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7672

3D Bunny Nails with Outline Design | Bunny Nails- NB7671
3D Bunny Nails with Outline Design | Bunny Nails- NB7671

Bunny Design White Tip Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7670
Bunny Design White Tip Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7670

Gray Nails Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7669
Gray Nails Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7669

Pink Nails with Bunny Accents | Bunny Nails- NB7668
Pink Nails with Bunny Accents | Bunny Nails- NB7668

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

Funny Bunny Almond Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7666
Funny Bunny Almond Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7666

Chrome Bunny for Black and Red Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7665
Chrome Bunny for Black and Red Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7665

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

Cute Bunny for Short Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7663
Cute Bunny for Short Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7663

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

Bunny Accent for Short French Nail | Bunny Nails- NB7661
Bunny Accent for Short French Nail | Bunny Nails- NB7661

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

Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590
Cute Panda for Ombre Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7590

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

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

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

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

Love for Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7585
Love for Panda Nails Design | Panda Nails- NB7585

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nude Nails with Black Tips and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7578
Nude Nails with Black Tips and Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7578

Panda Design for Silver Glitter Nails | Panda Nails- NB7577
Panda Design for Silver Glitter Nails | Panda Nails- NB7577

Gold Bling Nails with Panda Accents | Panda Nails- NB7576
Gold Bling Nails with Panda Accents | Panda Nails- NB7576

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

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

Panda Love Ombre Nails | Panda Nails- NB7573
Panda Love Ombre Nails | Panda Nails- NB7573

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563
Blossom Design Ombre Nails with a Panda | Panda Nails- NB7563

Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562
Marble Nails Panda Head Design | Panda Nails- NB7562

Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561
Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561

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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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