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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

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

Spring Purple Teddy Bear
Spring Purple Teddy Bear

Klamaja

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

Peach Fuzz and Pink Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1804
Peach Fuzz and Pink Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1804

Nail Extensions with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2762
Nail Extensions with Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2762

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

Double French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies and Flowers | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1814
Double French Peach Fuzz Nails with Butterflies and Flowers | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1814

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

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

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

White Bunny Girl Nail Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6462
White Bunny Girl Nail Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6462

Gothic Christmas
Gothic Christmas

Melificentnailartistry

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB168
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB168

Reindeer Design for Short Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6835
Reindeer Design for Short Pink Nails | Christmas Reindeer Nails - NB6835

Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840
Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840

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

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

Cat Nail Art

Cute Black Cat for Embellished Nails | Black Cat Nails - NB7115
Cute Black Cat for Embellished Nails | Black Cat Nails - NB7115

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652

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

The Cat of Christmas
The Cat of Christmas

Klamaja

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB450

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

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Cats in Witches' Hat Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5777
Cats in Witches' Hat Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5777

Animal-Inspired Toe Nail Designs

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

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

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

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

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

Nail Design and Art / Animal Nails
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

Tropical Parrots Tulip Almond Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-452
Tropical Parrots Tulip Almond Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-452

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

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

Tropical Parrots With Leaf  Nail Design With|Tropical-NB-D-449
Tropical Parrots With Leaf Nail Design With|Tropical-NB-D-449

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

Turquoise Color with Tropical Parrots Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-446
Turquoise Color with Tropical Parrots Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-446

Tropical Parrots with Flower Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-445
Tropical Parrots with Flower Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-445

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

Tropical Parrots Glossy Long Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-442
Tropical Parrots Glossy Long Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-442

Tropical Parrots Colorful Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-441
Tropical Parrots Colorful Nail Design |Tropical-NB-D-441

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

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

Cartoon Theme Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2916
Cartoon Theme Graffiti Nails | Graffiti Nails - NB2916

Winnie the Pooh and Stripes Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2886
Winnie the Pooh and Stripes Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2886

Baby Winnie the Pooh Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2885
Baby Winnie the Pooh Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2885

Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2884
Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB2884

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

Nails with Winnie the Pooh Accents | Cartoon Nails - NB2882
Nails with Winnie the Pooh Accents | Cartoon Nails - NB2882

Winnie the Pooh and Bees Nails Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2881
Winnie the Pooh and Bees Nails Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2881

Winnie the Pooh Nails Flower Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2880
Winnie the Pooh Nails Flower Design | Cartoon Nails - NB2880

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

Mushrooms and Flowers Nail Designs | Love the Forest Nails - NB2847
Mushrooms and Flowers Nail Designs | Love the Forest Nails - NB2847

Almond Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2826
Almond Nails with Ocean Conservation Theme | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2826

Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2822
Ocean Conservation French Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2822

Cute Ocean Conservation Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2820
Cute Ocean Conservation Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2820

Ombre French Nails with Dolphins | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2819
Ombre French Nails with Dolphins | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2819

Blue Life Underwater Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2818
Blue Life Underwater Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2818

Matte French Nails with Marine Species | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2817
Matte French Nails with Marine Species | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2817

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

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

French Manicure with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2814
French Manicure with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2814

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

Coral Reef and Marine Species Silhouette Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2811
Coral Reef and Marine Species Silhouette Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2811

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

Glossy Red Nails with Silhouette Marine Life | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2774
Glossy Red Nails with Silhouette Marine Life | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2774

Red Silhouette Marine Life on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2773
Red Silhouette Marine Life on Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2773

Red and White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2772
Red and White Silhouette Marine Life Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2772

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

Ombre Nails with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2769
Ombre Nails with Silhouette Marine Life Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2769

Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2768
Minimal Silhouette Marine Life Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2768

Silhouette Marine Life on Ombre Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2767
Silhouette Marine Life on Ombre Nails | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2767

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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