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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

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

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

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

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

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

Butterfly and Flower Peach Fuzz Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1808
Butterfly and Flower Peach Fuzz Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1808

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB25
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB25

Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Multicolored Butterfly Nails
Multicolored Butterfly Nails

Cdanails

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

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

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

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

Cat Nails | Halloween - NB643
Cat Nails | Halloween - NB643

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB181
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB181

Eco-Friendly Practices Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2689
Eco-Friendly Practices Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2689

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

Cute Seabirds on Pink Matte Nails
Cute Seabirds on Pink Matte Nails

Belyyhome

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB200
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB200

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB986
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB986

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Matte Pink Nails Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3400
Matte Pink Nails Easter Bunny Ear Design | Easter Nails - NB3400

Matte Pastel Nails for Easter
Matte Pastel Nails for Easter

Olga_soloveva._

White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2810
White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2810

Frozen French Manicure Nails with Seals Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3154
Frozen French Manicure Nails with Seals Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3154

Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

Project_paznokcie

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

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

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails
Thumper of Bambi Cartoon Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Bunny in the Meadow
Bunny in the Meadow

Klamaja

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

Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137
Gray and White Ombre Nails with Snowy Owl | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3137

Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails
Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Easter Bunny and Flowers Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3380
Easter Bunny and Flowers Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3380

Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140
Matte Ombre Nails with Fox Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3140

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

Arctic Fox in a Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3139
Arctic Fox in a Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3139

Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152
Fox in the Forest Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3152

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

Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162
Snow Flake Dots and Owls Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3162

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

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

Tropical Parrots on Brown Matte Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-443
Tropical Parrots on Brown Matte Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-443

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

Summer Nails Under the Sea
Summer Nails Under the Sea

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Garfield Matte Nails
Garfield Matte Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

Decorated Christmas Tree and Silhouette Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1372
Decorated Christmas Tree and Silhouette Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1372

Double Ombre French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1801
Double Ombre French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterfly | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1801

Hearts and Easter Bunny Pastel Neon Nails | Easter Nails - NB3387
Hearts and Easter Bunny Pastel Neon Nails | Easter Nails - NB3387

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

Butterfly Spring Nails
Butterfly Spring Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Pastel Neon Nails for Easter with Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3383
Pastel Neon Nails for Easter with Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3383

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Green V-shaped Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1803
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails with Green V-shaped Tips | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1803

Peach Fuzz Ombre French Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1800
Peach Fuzz Ombre French Butterfly Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1800

Green French with a Butterfly
Green French with a Butterfly

Olga_soloveva._

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

Glossy Butterfly and Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1471
Glossy Butterfly and Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1471

Disney Villains Nails
Disney Villains Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Coffin Nails with Butterflies
Coffin Nails with Butterflies

_gabrielamanole

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

Sylwia_nailss

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

Mickey and Donald Christmas Nail Art
Mickey and Donald Christmas Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

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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