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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!

The Best Animal Nail Art Ideas

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

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Animal Nail Designs for Long Nails

Abstract Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1796
Abstract Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1796

Black Matte Tropical Parrots Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-497
Black Matte Tropical Parrots Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-497

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

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Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterfly Design and Filigree French Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1824
Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterfly Design and Filigree French Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1824

Reindeer Design for Silver and White Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1380
Reindeer Design for Silver and White Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1380

Seals and Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3145
Seals and Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3145

Pastel Pink and Deer
Pastel Pink and Deer

Fasia.nails

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Blue and White Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1797
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Blue and White Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1797

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.

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Winnie the Pooh and Stripes Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2886
Winnie the Pooh and Stripes Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2886

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

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

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

Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874
Simple Design Forest Species Nails | Love the Forest Nails - NB2874

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

Gothic Christmas
Gothic Christmas

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Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926

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

Minimal Desert Fox Nail Print | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-632
Minimal Desert Fox Nail Print | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-632

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

Glossy Nails with Cactus Wren Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-630
Glossy Nails with Cactus Wren Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-630

Cactus Wren Matte Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-627
Cactus Wren Matte Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-627

Gila Monster 3D Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-626
Gila Monster 3D Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-626

Horned Lizard on Marble Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-625
Horned Lizard on Marble Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-625

Cactus Wren Gradiant Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-623
Cactus Wren Gradiant Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-623

Armadillo Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-622
Armadillo Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-622

Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620
Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620

3D Matte Cactus Wren with Blossomed Cactus Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-619
3D Matte Cactus Wren with Blossomed Cactus Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-619

Horned Lizard Glossy Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-617
Horned Lizard Glossy Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-617

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

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

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

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

Chocolate Brown Easter Bunny Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3677
Chocolate Brown Easter Bunny Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3677

Grid French with Tulip Flower Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3663
Grid French with Tulip Flower Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3663

White Easter Nails with Chicks and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3616
White Easter Nails with Chicks and Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3616

Matte Nails Easter Bunny Cutout | Easter Nails - NB3613
Matte Nails Easter Bunny Cutout | Easter Nails - NB3613

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

Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599
Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599

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

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

Colorful Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3593
Colorful Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3593

Easter Colorful Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3592
Easter Colorful Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3592

Glossy Colorful Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3591
Glossy Colorful Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3591

Blue Nails with Egg Design Accents | Easter Nails - NB3586
Blue Nails with Egg Design Accents | Easter Nails - NB3586

Cute Bunny on Easter Blue Nails | Easter Nails - NB3585
Cute Bunny on Easter Blue Nails | Easter Nails - NB3585

Pastel Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3584
Pastel Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3584

3D Bunny on Blue Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3583
3D Bunny on Blue Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3583

Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580
Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580

Blue Easter Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3579
Blue Easter Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3579

Glossy Black Easter Nails with 3D Embellishment | Easter Nails - NB3576
Glossy Black Easter Nails with 3D Embellishment | Easter Nails - NB3576

Easter Black Nails with Silver Accents | Easter Nails - NB3575
Easter Black Nails with Silver Accents | Easter Nails - NB3575

Black Matte Nails with Gold Accents for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3572
Black Matte Nails with Gold Accents for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3572

White Easter Bunny on Black Nails | Easter Nails - NB3571
White Easter Bunny on Black Nails | Easter Nails - NB3571

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

Nude Nails 3D Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3563
Nude Nails 3D Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3563

Easter Pastel Nails 3D Design | Easter Nails - NB3561
Easter Pastel Nails 3D Design | Easter Nails - NB3561

Easter Ombre Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3560
Easter Ombre Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3560

Easter Bunnies with 3D Hearts Design on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3559
Easter Bunnies with 3D Hearts Design on Nails | Easter Nails - NB3559

Easter Pink Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3558
Easter Pink Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3558

3D Easter Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3554
3D Easter Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3554

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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