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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

Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

Project_paznokcie

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

Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575
Panda Design for Purple Ombre French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7575

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

Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies
Glitter Ombre Nails with Butterflies

Mari_mari_nailart

Tropical Neon Pink Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8017
Tropical Neon Pink Nails with Flamingo | Animal Nails- NB8017

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

Psychedelic Nail Art
Psychedelic Nail Art

_beautbybee

Animal Nail Designs for Short Nails

Halloween Cat on Short Natural Nails
Halloween Cat on Short Natural Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996
Simple Bunny and Carrot Nails Design | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7996

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

Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453
Cat-tastic Nails Design for Summer | Arina’s Unique Nail Story - NB6453

Rainbow Nails with Bunnies | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7999
Rainbow Nails with Bunnies | Easter Bunny Nails- NB7999

Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37
Spongebob | Cartoon Nails - NB37

3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228

Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515

Cat Nail Art

Happy Cute Cats Design for Matte Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7139
Happy Cute Cats Design for Matte Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7139

Long Square Nails Design with Kitty Cat | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7147
Long Square Nails Design with Kitty Cat | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7147

Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144
Pink Ombre Nails Cute Kitty Cat Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7144

Super Cute and Simple Cat and Heart Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7135
Super Cute and Simple Cat and Heart Nails Design | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7135

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

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB433
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB433

Tom and Short Neon Nails
Tom and Short Neon Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Heart and Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7143
Heart and Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7143

Dog Nail Designs

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

Matte Nails Puppy Love Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7531
Matte Nails Puppy Love Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7531

Peach Nails Corgi Dog Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7539
Peach Nails Corgi Dog Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7539

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

German Shepherd Print on Embellished Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7535
German Shepherd Print on Embellished Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7535

Grinch and Max the Dog Nails
Grinch and Max the Dog Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532
Dog Accent for Glossy Nails Design | Dog Nail Designs- NB7532

Panda Nail Designs

Decorated Baby Pink and Blue Panda Nails | Panda Nails- NB7565
Decorated Baby Pink and Blue Panda Nails | Panda Nails- NB7565

Panda Design for Baby Blue Nails | Panda Nails- NB7582
Panda Design for Baby Blue Nails | Panda Nails- NB7582

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

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

Orange Nails with Chrome Tips and Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7560
Orange Nails with Chrome Tips and Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7560

Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561
Almond Swirl Nails with Panda Design | Panda Nails- NB7561

Gold Bling Nails with Panda Accents | Panda Nails- NB7576
Gold Bling Nails with Panda Accents | Panda Nails- NB7576

Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571
Panda Theme X-long Russian Almond Nails | Panda Nails- NB7571

Bunny Nails

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

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

Flower Bunny Almond Nails
Flower Bunny Almond Nails

Paulina_migdalek

Easter French Nails with a Cute Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3495
Easter French Nails with a Cute Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3495

Butterfly and Bunny Design Spring Blue Nails | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8010
Butterfly and Bunny Design Spring Blue Nails | Easter Bunny Nails- NB8010

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

Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails
Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails

_beautbybee

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

Chicken Nail Art

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB175
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB175

Yellow Nails with Dots and a Cute Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7791
Yellow Nails with Dots and a Cute Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7791

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

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

Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790
Cute Chicken for Ombre Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7790

Easter Chick and Colorful Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3424
Easter Chick and Colorful Eggs Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3424

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

A Chick for Minimal Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3423
A Chick for Minimal Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3423

Giraffe Nail Designs

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

Giraffe Head Nails Design with Gold Glitter | Animal Nails- NB8039
Giraffe Head Nails Design with Gold Glitter | Animal Nails- NB8039

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

Safari Theme Nail Art with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8034
Safari Theme Nail Art with Giraffe | Animal Nails- NB8034

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

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

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

Mouse Nails

Disney Halloween Nail Art
Disney Halloween Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

Opossum Design for Black Tip Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8115
Opossum Design for Black Tip Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8115

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

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

Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114
Mouse and Cheese Design for Ombre Nails | Mouse Nail Designs- NB8114

Jerry on Accent Nail
Jerry on Accent Nail

Olga_soloveva._

Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art
Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Nail Art

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Nna_naomynailart_official

Snake Nails

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

Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design
Silhouette Snake and Leaves Design

Mari_mari_nailart

Nude Nails with Snake Design
Nude Nails with Snake Design

Project_paznokcie

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

Simple French Manicure With Snake
Simple French Manicure With Snake

Nailartbychlo

Chrome Snake Nail Design
Chrome Snake Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Snake Design French Nails
Snake Design French Nails

Nail_sunny

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

Crab Nail Designs

Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156
Beach Theme Nails with Crab | Crab Nails- NB8156

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

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

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

Cute Crab Accents for Gradient Pastel Nails | Crab Nails- NB8161
Cute Crab Accents for Gradient Pastel Nails | Crab Nails- NB8161

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Crab Accent for Glitter Nails | Crab Nails- NB8158
Crab Accent for Glitter Nails | Crab Nails- NB8158

Bee Nail Designs

Bee and Honeycomb Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8142
Bee and Honeycomb Nails Design | Bee Nails- NB8142

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

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

Daisy and Bees Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3055
Daisy and Bees Nail Art | Pollinators Nails - NB3055

Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146
Hexagonal Honeycomb Design for Short Nails | Bee Nails- NB8146

Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144
Butter Yellow Nails Simple Bee Design | Bee Nails- NB8144

Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails
Bee and Sunflower Yellow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

Gray Nails with Halloween Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5780
Gray Nails with Halloween Black Cat Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5780

Minimal Black Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5779
Minimal Black Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5779

Black Nails with Cat in Hat Nail Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5778
Black Nails with Cat in Hat Nail Design | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5778

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

Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948

Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926

Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633
Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633

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

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

Glossy Nails with Cactus Wren Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-630
Glossy Nails with Cactus Wren Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-630

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

Gila Monster 3D Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-626
Gila Monster 3D Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-626

Horned Lizard on Marble Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-625
Horned Lizard on Marble Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-625

Cactus Wren Gradiant Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-623
Cactus Wren Gradiant Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-623

Armadillo Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-622
Armadillo Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-622

Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620
Desert Horned Lizard Nail Print| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-620

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

Horned Lizard Glossy Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-617
Horned Lizard Glossy Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-617

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

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

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

Chocolate Brown Nail Art for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3678
Chocolate Brown Nail Art for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3678

Chocolate Brown Easter Bunny Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3677
Chocolate Brown Easter Bunny Nail Design | Easter Nails - NB3677

Grid French with Tulip Flower Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3663
Grid French with Tulip Flower Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3663

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

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

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

Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599
Light Pink Nails Manicure Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3599

Pink Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3597
Pink Nails Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3597

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

Colorful Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3593
Colorful Nails with Easter Bunny | Easter Nails - NB3593

Easter Colorful Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3592
Easter Colorful Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3592

Glossy Colorful Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3591
Glossy Colorful Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3591

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

Cute Bunny on Easter Blue Nails | Easter Nails - NB3585
Cute Bunny on Easter Blue Nails | Easter Nails - NB3585

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

3D Bunny on Blue Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3583
3D Bunny on Blue Easter Nails | Easter Nails - NB3583

Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580
Glossy Blue Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3580

Blue Easter Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3579
Blue Easter Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3579

Glossy Black Easter Nails with 3D Embellishment | Easter Nails - NB3576
Glossy Black Easter Nails with 3D Embellishment | Easter Nails - NB3576

Easter Black Nails with Silver Accents | Easter Nails - NB3575
Easter Black Nails with Silver Accents | Easter Nails - NB3575

Black Matte Nails with Gold Accents for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3572
Black Matte Nails with Gold Accents for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3572

White Easter Bunny on Black Nails | Easter Nails - NB3571
White Easter Bunny on Black Nails | Easter Nails - NB3571

Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570
Black Easter Nails 3D Designs | Easter Nails - NB3570

Nude Nails 3D Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3563
Nude Nails 3D Design for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3563

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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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