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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

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

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

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

Silver Butterfly
Silver Butterfly

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Nude Nails with White Outline
Nude Nails with White Outline

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Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB499
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB499

Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525
Leopard and Roses Ballerina Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2525

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

Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467
Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467

Cute Candy Nail Design for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2189
Cute Candy Nail Design for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2189

Tropical Parrots Floral Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-499
Tropical Parrots Floral Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-499

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

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

Short Winter Nails with Snowy Owls Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3128
Short Winter Nails with Snowy Owls Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3128

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

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

Owl Standing on a Branch Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3133
Owl Standing on a Branch Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3133

Mushrooms and Other Creatures of Forest Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3034
Mushrooms and Other Creatures of Forest Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3034

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Flower Design Easter Nails with Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3392
Flower Design Easter Nails with Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3392

Blue Nails with Silhouette Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3391
Blue Nails with Silhouette Rabbits for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3391

Easter Nails Silhouette Rabbit Design | Easter Nails - NB3390
Easter Nails Silhouette Rabbit Design | Easter Nails - NB3390

Glossy Silhouette Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Nails - NB3389
Glossy Silhouette Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Nails - NB3389

Spring Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Nails - NB3388
Spring Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Nails - NB3388

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

Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3386
Glitter Ombre Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3386

Pastel Neon Nails with Cute Easter Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3385
Pastel Neon Nails with Cute Easter Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3385

Easter Bunny Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3384
Easter Bunny Ombre Nails | Easter Nails - NB3384

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

Glitter Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3382
Glitter Nails with Easter Bunnies | Easter Nails - NB3382

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

Ombre Easter Bunny Nails with Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3379
Ombre Easter Bunny Nails with Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3379

Spring Theme Easter Baskets Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3375
Spring Theme Easter Baskets Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3375

Tropical Parrots on Glossy Black Nails|Tropical-NB-D-505
Tropical Parrots on Glossy Black Nails|Tropical-NB-D-505

Tropical Parrots on White Nails with Tulip Nail Art|Tropical-NB-D-504
Tropical Parrots on White Nails with Tulip Nail Art|Tropical-NB-D-504

Tropical Parrots with Nature-inspired Details Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-503
Tropical Parrots with Nature-inspired Details Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-503

Blossom and Tropical Parrots on Black Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-502
Blossom and Tropical Parrots on Black Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-502

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

Tropical Parrots Black French with Leaf Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-500
Tropical Parrots Black French with Leaf Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-500

Tropical Parrots Floral Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-499
Tropical Parrots Floral Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-499

Tropical Parrots on Pink Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-498
Tropical Parrots on Pink Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-498

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

Tropical Parrots Pink and Teal Color Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-496
Tropical Parrots Pink and Teal Color Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-496

Tropical Parrots with Green Fern Leaf Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-494
Tropical Parrots with Green Fern Leaf Nail Design|Tropical-NB-D-494

Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178
Black and White Climate Crisis Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3178

Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3172
Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3172

White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171
White Nails Bear Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3171

Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170
Snowy Nails with Bear Paw Print Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3170

Nail Design with Whales Breaching Through Icy Waters | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3169
Nail Design with Whales Breaching Through Icy Waters | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3169

Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168
Owl on Tree Branch Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3168

Seals Design on Matte French Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3167
Seals Design on Matte French Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3167

Nails with Cute Bear on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3166
Nails with Cute Bear on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3166

Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165
Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165

Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164
Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164

Penguins in Winter Snowfall Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3163
Penguins in Winter Snowfall Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3163

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

Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161
Frozen French Manicure with Walrus | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3161

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

Penguins Sliding on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3159
Penguins Sliding on a Snowy Day | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3159

Nails with Majestic Whale Swimming Beneath the Northern Lights | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3158
Nails with Majestic Whale Swimming Beneath the Northern Lights | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3158

Nails with Penguin Chicks Playing on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3157
Nails with Penguin Chicks Playing on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3157

Polar Bear Matte Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3156
Polar Bear Matte Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3156

Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155
Seals Resting on Icebergs Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3155

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

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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