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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

Embellished Marine Life Nails with Starfish | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2763
Embellished Marine Life Nails with Starfish | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2763

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

Scary Nails Design with Black Cat | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5875
Scary Nails Design with Black Cat | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5875

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Jellyfish Nail Design
Jellyfish Nail Design

Klamaja

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

Green Leaf with Tropical Parrots Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-501
Green Leaf with Tropical Parrots Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-501

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519
Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519

Tropical Parrots Pink and Gray Minimal Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-450
Tropical Parrots Pink and Gray Minimal Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-450

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

A Fox and Snow Sparkle Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3146
A Fox and Snow Sparkle Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3146

Cat Nail Art

Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs
Stamping Psychedelic Animal Nail Designs

Merkyri.nails

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

Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129
Winter Blue Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7129

Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails
Hand-painted Cat on Gel Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Mocha Mousse Ombre Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7127
Mocha Mousse Ombre Nails Cat Paw Design | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7127

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

Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138

Pink and Purple Nails with Cute Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7116
Pink and Purple Nails with Cute Black Cat Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7116

Dog Nail Designs

Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537
Blue Dog Love Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7537

Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol
Pop Art Bulldogs of Andy Warhol

Daimondhand

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

Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967
Pink Nails with Dalmatian Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1967

Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536
Simple Nails Design with Dog Paws | Dog Nail Designs- NB7536

Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533
Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533

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

Retro Stripes with Animals
Retro Stripes with Animals

Daimondhand

Panda Nail Designs

Black Panda Nails with Foil Embellishment | Panda Nails- NB7557
Black Panda Nails with Foil Embellishment | Panda Nails- NB7557

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

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

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

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

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

Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556
Cute Panda for Mismatched French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7556

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

Bunny Nails

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

Bunny Goth Nails
Bunny Goth Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

Glitter Design White Easter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8048
Glitter Design White Easter Nails with a Bunny | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8048

Easter Yellow and Nude Nails
Easter Yellow and Nude Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Simple Bunny Nail Art with Polka Dots | Bunny Nails- NB7679
Simple Bunny Nail Art with Polka Dots | Bunny Nails- NB7679

Bunny with Bow for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7686
Bunny with Bow for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7686

Chicken Nail Art

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

Paulina_migdalek

Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786
Chicken for Gold Glitter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7786

Coffin Nails with a 3D Chicken | Chicken Nails- NB7788
Coffin Nails with a 3D Chicken | Chicken Nails- NB7788

Pink Striped Nails with Easter Chick Design | Easter Nails - NB3421
Pink Striped Nails with Easter Chick Design | Easter Nails - NB3421

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

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

Colorful Mini Eggs Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3455
Colorful Mini Eggs Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3455

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

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

Giraffe Nails with Glitter Design | Animal Nails- NB8038
Giraffe Nails with Glitter Design | Animal Nails- NB8038

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

Embellished Giraffe Theme Nails | Animal Nails- NB8036
Embellished Giraffe Theme Nails | Animal Nails- NB8036

Giraffe Calf for Matte Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8033
Giraffe Calf for Matte Nails Design | Animal Nails- NB8033

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

Safari Peach Nails with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8035
Safari Peach Nails with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8035

Mouse Nails

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

Valentine's Day Minnie Mouse Nail Art
Valentine's Day Minnie Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Cheese Tips and Mouse Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8119
Cheese Tips and Mouse Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8119

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

Minimal Mouse Nails with a Heart | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8112
Minimal Mouse Nails with a Heart | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8112

Christmas Mouse
Christmas Mouse

Blondivika_nsk

Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118
Cute Mouse Design Pastel Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8118

Snake Nails

Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122
Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122

Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121
Matte Pastel Nails Snake Design | Snake Nails- NB8121

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

Snake in the Woods
Snake in the Woods

Mari_mari_nailart

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

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

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

Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125

Crab Nail Designs

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

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

Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153
Glossy Clear Nails with Crabs | Crab Nails- NB8153

A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166
A Crab Accent for Blue Nails Design | Crab Nails- NB8166

Cute Crab Glitter Ombre Nails | Crab Nails- NB8165
Cute Crab Glitter Ombre Nails | Crab Nails- NB8165

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

The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164
The Little Mermaid Nail Art | Crab Nails- NB8164

Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764
Silhouette Marine Life with Seahorses | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2764

Bee Nail Designs

Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148
Bee Design for Pastel Yellow Nails | Bee Nails- NB8148

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

Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails
Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

Aura Nails with 3D Bees | Bee Nails- NB8143
Aura Nails with 3D Bees | Bee Nails- NB8143

Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149
Bee and Honey Drips Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8149

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

Matte Easter Nails with a Chick and Rabbit | Chicken Nails- NB7785
Matte Easter Nails with a Chick and Rabbit | Chicken Nails- NB7785

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

Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783
Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783

Chick and Bunny for Easter Nails Design | Chicken Nails- NB7782
Chick and Bunny for Easter Nails Design | Chicken Nails- NB7782

Chick Accent for Glitter Easter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7781
Chick Accent for Glitter Easter Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7781

Glitter Easter Nails with Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7780
Glitter Easter Nails with Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7780

Long Nails with Easter Bunny and Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7779
Long Nails with Easter Bunny and Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7779

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

Easter Bunny and Chick Nail Design | Chicken Nails- NB7777
Easter Bunny and Chick Nail Design | Chicken Nails- NB7777

Micro French Nails Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7707
Micro French Nails Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7707

Easy to Do Silhouette Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7706
Easy to Do Silhouette Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7706

Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705

Funny Bunny for Gold and White Short Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7704
Funny Bunny for Gold and White Short Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7704

Easy Bunny Nails Design with Glitter | Bunny Nails- NB7703
Easy Bunny Nails Design with Glitter | Bunny Nails- NB7703

Simple Bunnies for Polka Dot Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7702
Simple Bunnies for Polka Dot Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7702

A Cute Bunny for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7701
A Cute Bunny for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7701

Simple Bunny Nail Art | Bunny Nails- NB7700
Simple Bunny Nail Art | Bunny Nails- NB7700

Blue Nails Moon Rabbit Design | Bunny Nails- NB7699
Blue Nails Moon Rabbit Design | Bunny Nails- NB7699

Ombre Nails with Gold Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7698
Ombre Nails with Gold Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7698

Furry Bunny Design for Short Watercolor Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7697
Furry Bunny Design for Short Watercolor Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7697

Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696

Gradient and Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7695
Gradient and Bunny Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7695

Bunny and Heart Design for Gradient Pastel Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7694
Bunny and Heart Design for Gradient Pastel Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7694

Silhouette Bunny for Purple Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7693
Silhouette Bunny for Purple Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7693

Bunny Head on Colorful Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7692
Bunny Head on Colorful Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7692

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

Moon Rabbit Nail Art | Bunny Nails- NB7690
Moon Rabbit Nail Art | Bunny Nails- NB7690

Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689

Silhouette Bunny Design for Matte Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7688
Silhouette Bunny Design for Matte Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7688

French Nails with Simple Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7687
French Nails with Simple Bunny Design | Bunny Nails- NB7687

Bunny with Bow for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7686
Bunny with Bow for Glitter Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7686

Bunny for Transparent Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7685
Bunny for Transparent Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7685

Furry Bunny for Short Watercolor Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7684
Furry Bunny for Short Watercolor Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7684

Bunny for Pink Coffin Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7683
Bunny for Pink Coffin Nail Design | Bunny Nails- NB7683

Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682

Colorful Easter Bunny Nails with Sparkle | Bunny Nails- NB7681
Colorful Easter Bunny Nails with Sparkle | Bunny Nails- NB7681

White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680

Simple Bunny Nail Art with Polka Dots | Bunny Nails- NB7679
Simple Bunny Nail Art with Polka Dots | Bunny Nails- NB7679

Reverse French Nails with Bunny Accent | Bunny Nails- NB7678
Reverse French Nails with Bunny Accent | Bunny Nails- NB7678

Silhouette Bunny for Black and White Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7677
Silhouette Bunny for Black and White Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7677

Pastel Nails Rabbit and Carrot Design | Bunny Nails- NB7676
Pastel Nails Rabbit and Carrot Design | Bunny Nails- NB7676

Cute Bunny Design for Neon Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7675
Cute Bunny Design for Neon Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7675

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

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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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