Animal Print Looks

Animal-print nails for your signature style

Explore our selection of animal-print Nail Art. Here you’ll find inspiration and products for creating wild leopard nails, elegant zebra French nails, and beautiful tortoiseshell designs at home. With Gel Polish, you can easily give your nails a distinctive look.

Whether you prefer subtle patterns or eye-catching colors, we’ll help you find the right products and guide you through the process. Give your nails a look that feels uniquely yours.

Create wild and modern animal-print designs

Animal print on nails is a classic that keeps reinventing itself. It is a popular way to express your style, and you can easily customize the look with different colors and patterns.

Are animal-print nails still on trend?

Yes, animal-print nails are still on trend. The style is constantly evolving, and new interpretations keep it fresh and relevant. From classic leopard to modern tortoiseshell and cow print – you can find an animal print that suits your personal style and the season.

What are tortoiseshell nails?

Tortoiseshell nails are a design that mimics the distinctive pattern of a tortoiseshell. It is typically created with translucent Gel Polish colors in amber, brown, and black shades, layered to create depth and an organic, spotted look. For example, you’ll find our Tortoise Pop Look, which shows one way to create this design.

Essential products for your animal-print nails

To get started with animal-print nails at home, you’ll need a selection of basic products. You can then add the specific colors and tools that suit the design you want to create.

Which products do you need for animal-print nails?

You need the following basic products for your animal-print nails:

• A Base Coat to help the color adhere.
• Two or more Gel Polish colors for the pattern itself and the background.
• A Top Coat for a glossy finish and extra protection.
• A UV lamp to cure each layer of Gel Polish.
• Nail Art brushes, such as a thin liner brush for precise lines and a dotting tool for dots.

Our ready-made looks bring together selected products with everything you need to create a specific animal-print design. See, for example, our Leopard Look or Snake Look.

Create popular animal-print designs at home

Many animal-print designs are easier to create than you might think. With the right tools and a little practice, you can create beautiful nails at home.

How do you create leopard nails at home?

Creating leopard nails is a fun process where you can play with colors. Start by preparing your nails and applying your Base Coat. Then follow these steps:

1. Apply 2 thin layers of a Gel Polish color as the background for the spots, and cure each layer in your UV lamp.
2. Use a dotting tool or a small nail art brush to create irregular, slightly elongated spots with a lighter Gel Polish color. Don’t make them perfectly round. Cure the color.
3. With a thin liner brush and a dark Gel Polish color, typically black, draw imperfect, open outlines around the light spots. Vary the thickness of the lines and don’t close them completely. Cure.
4. Finish with a layer of Top Coat and cure it in your UV lamp.

How do you create zebra French nails?

Zebra French nails give a modern twist to the classic French Manicure. Here’s how to create them:

1. After prep and Base Coat, apply a neutral or translucent Gel Polish as a base, such as Milky Dream. Cure.
2. Create a classic French Manicure tip with a white or another light Gel Polish color. You can use a brush or a French Tip Guide for a crisp edge. Cure.
3. With a thin liner brush and a black Gel Polish, draw the characteristic curved zebra stripes on the French tip. Vary the length and thickness for a natural look. Cure.
4. Finish with a layer of Top Coat and cure it in your UV lamp.