Animal print nail ideas
Animal print nails bring leopard spots, zebra stripes, cow patches, snakeskin and tortoiseshell to your fingertips. They can be bold on every nail or used as one accent next to plain colors.
Browse animal print designs from the Nailterest community below and try a print on your own hand before you commit.
Like a design? Try it on your own hand with AR in the free Nailterest app, or find a nail salon near you that can do it.
Questions about animal print nails
Which animal print is most popular for nails?
Leopard is the classic, followed by tortoiseshell and zebra. Cow print and snakeskin come and go with trends.
How do I make animal print nails look subtle?
Use the print on one or two accent nails, keep the other nails nude, or choose a soft palette like beige and brown.
What is tortoiseshell nail art?
It is a layered pattern of translucent amber and dark brown spots that looks like tortoiseshell glasses. It is popular in fall.