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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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

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

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

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

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

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

Winter Cat
Winter Cat

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Winter Deer Nails
Winter Deer Nails

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

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

Pink Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6833
Pink Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6833

Reindeer in a Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1390
Reindeer in a Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1390

Ocean and Sea Animals Blue Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2821
Ocean and Sea Animals Blue Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2821

Eeyore | Winnie the Pooh
Eeyore | Winnie the Pooh

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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

Cute Rabbit and Doughnut Nail Design
Cute Rabbit and Doughnut Nail Design

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

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

Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816
Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2816

Cute French Nails with Black Cat Head | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5786
Cute French Nails with Black Cat Head | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5786

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
Fox Among Foliage Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3153
Fox Among Foliage Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3153

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

Adorable Baby Seals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3151
Adorable Baby Seals Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3151

Owl and Snow Flake Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3150
Owl and Snow Flake Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3150

Simple Snowy Owl Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3149
Simple Snowy Owl Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3149

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

Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147
Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147

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

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

Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144
Silver and Nude Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3144

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142
Cute Baby Fox Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3142

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

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

French Nails with Cute Seals | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3138
French Nails with Cute Seals | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3138

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

Nails with Cute Polar Bear Cubs on Iceberg | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3136
Nails with Cute Polar Bear Cubs on Iceberg | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3136

Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135
Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135

Cute Walrus Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3134
Cute Walrus Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3134

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

Seals on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3132
Seals on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3132

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

Cute Penguins Snowy Day Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3130
Cute Penguins Snowy Day Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3130

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

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

Ombre Nails with Snowy Owls | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3127
Ombre Nails with Snowy Owls | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3127

Polar Bear Surrounded by Snow and Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3126
Polar Bear Surrounded by Snow and Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3126

Walrus on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3125
Walrus on Iceberg Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3125

Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3124
Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3124

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122
Nail Design of Playful Penguins Sliding on Ice | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3122

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

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

Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119
Polar Bear on Iceberg Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3119

Snowy Owls Perched on Frost-covered Branches | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3118
Snowy Owls Perched on Frost-covered Branches | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3118

Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117
Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117

Reindeers Beneath the Vibrant Hues of the Aurora Borealis | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3116
Reindeers Beneath the Vibrant Hues of the Aurora Borealis | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3116

Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115
Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115

Plastic On Our Oceans & Sea Life | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3108
Plastic On Our Oceans & Sea Life | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3108

Plastic Pollution Of the Ocean Bottom | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3107
Plastic Pollution Of the Ocean Bottom | 3D Nails Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3107

Effects of Ocean Plastics on Marine Life | Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3105
Effects of Ocean Plastics on Marine Life | Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3105

Plastic Waste Danger for Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3100
Plastic Waste Danger for Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3100

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

Plastic Pollution Affect Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3096
Plastic Pollution Affect Marine Life | Nail Art | Save the Ocean Nails - NB3096

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

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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