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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

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

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

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

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

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

Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2812
Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2812

Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370
Red and White Reindeer French Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1370

Ocean Plastics Effects on Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3098
Ocean Plastics Effects on Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3098

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB55

Embellished Peach Fuzz and Green Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1802
Embellished Peach Fuzz and Green Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1802

Peach Fuzz Manicure with Flower and Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1821
Peach Fuzz Manicure with Flower and Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1821

Garfield Matte Nails
Garfield Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Woods in Silhouette Effect
Woods in Silhouette Effect

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Penguins Playing in Snow Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3129
Penguins Playing in Snow Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3129

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

Bright Nails Winnie the Pooh Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2883
Bright Nails Winnie the Pooh Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2883

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB14
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB14

Blue Easter Nails with Cute Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3499
Blue Easter Nails with Cute Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3499

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

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

Mismatched Animal Nails
Mismatched Animal Nails

Daimondhand

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Easter Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3552
Easter Nails with 3D Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3552

Easter Lambs on Dusty Nude Nails | Easter Nails - NB3550
Easter Lambs on Dusty Nude Nails | Easter Nails - NB3550

Blue and White French Tips for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3549
Blue and White French Tips for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3549

Easter Bunny and Tulip Flower Nails | Easter Nails - NB3546
Easter Bunny and Tulip Flower Nails | Easter Nails - NB3546

Easter Bunny on Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3545
Easter Bunny on Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3545

Honeymoon Pink Shimmer with Accent Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-598
Honeymoon Pink Shimmer with Accent Flower Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-598

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

Bright Pink Nails with Peeps Easter Marshmallow Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3514
Bright Pink Nails with Peeps Easter Marshmallow Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3514

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Peeps Design | Easter Nails - NB3512

Peeps Marshmallow-inspired Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3511
Peeps Marshmallow-inspired Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3511

Peeps Design on Long Square Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3510
Peeps Design on Long Square Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3510

Ombre Pink Nails with Easter Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3509
Ombre Pink Nails with Easter Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3509

Matter Nude Nails with Easter Lamb Design | Easter Nails - NB3508
Matter Nude Nails with Easter Lamb Design | Easter Nails - NB3508

Easter Polka Dot Nails with Lamb Accents | Easter Nails - NB3507
Easter Polka Dot Nails with Lamb Accents | Easter Nails - NB3507

Blue Easter Lamb Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3506
Blue Easter Lamb Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3506

Easter Theme Purple Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3505
Easter Theme Purple Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3505

Matte Pink Nails for Easter with Lambs and Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3504
Matte Pink Nails for Easter with Lambs and Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3504

Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503
Cute White Lamb Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3503

Ombre Nails Cute Lambs Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3502
Ombre Nails Cute Lambs Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3502

Simple Easter Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3501
Simple Easter Nails with Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3501

Purple Nails with Easter Lambs and Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3500
Purple Nails with Easter Lambs and Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3500

Blue Easter Nails with Cute Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3499
Blue Easter Nails with Cute Lambs | Easter Nails - NB3499

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

Easter French Nails with a Cute Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3495
Easter French Nails with a Cute Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3495

Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468
Flowers and Bunnies Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3468

Minimal Easter Bunnies and Flowers Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3466
Minimal Easter Bunnies and Flowers Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3466

Easter Flower Nails with a Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3465
Easter Flower Nails with a Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3465

Easter Pink and White Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3462
Easter Pink and White Nails with Flowers | Easter Nails - NB3462

Simple Flowers Nail Design with Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3459
Simple Flowers Nail Design with Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3459

Easter Egg and Bunny Accent Nails | Easter Nails - NB3452
Easter Egg and Bunny Accent Nails | Easter Nails - NB3452

Embellished Nails with Easter Bunny Ear | Easter Nails - NB3410
Embellished Nails with Easter Bunny Ear | Easter Nails - NB3410

Pastel Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3409
Pastel Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3409

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

Gradient Pastel Nails with a Rabbit for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3407
Gradient Pastel Nails with a Rabbit for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3407

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

Colorful Easter Bunny Ombre Nails with Glitter | Easter Nails - NB3405
Colorful Easter Bunny Ombre Nails with Glitter | Easter Nails - NB3405

Cute Easter Bunny on Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3404
Cute Easter Bunny on Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3404

Embellished Bunny Ear Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3401
Embellished Bunny Ear Nail Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3401

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

Matte Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny Ears | Easter Nails - NB3398
Matte Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny Ears | Easter Nails - NB3398

Blue and Pink Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3397
Blue and Pink Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3397

Bright Pastel Color Nails with Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3396
Bright Pastel Color Nails with Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3396

Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3395
Easter Nails with Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3395

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

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

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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