Release your wild side and add a touch of print to your look with these stunning leopard nails.
If there is one animal print that has never left the fashion scene, it is the leopard print. That said, in the age of quiet luxury, the way fashion’s It-girls wear their animal print is definitely minimalist, both on clothing and nails.
Gone are the days of over-the-top leopard print nails that looked like a literal jungle on your fingertips; This time, we focused on subtle sophistication and understated glamor with just a touch of wildness.
In this article, we present 15 styles to help you achieve the perfect balance between fashion and good taste. For added ease, save your favorites to Pinterest or your phone. We do not recommend doing these looks yourself at home!
15 Pretty Leopard Print Nail Designs
1. Between the lines
via @oshkina diana
It can be difficult to incorporate a bold print into your manicure without making it look busy. A design like this allows part of the nail to be discolored, while the rest can be bare.
2. Bambi
At the same time, this beautiful combination of brown shades is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of nail art while still being stylish.
3. touch of color
People often make the mistake of assuming that the accent nail must be the nail art nail. A unique way to do this is to have a block of color be your accent nail among your nail art.
4. Wild on ice
A frosted base color is very trendy, similar to the glazed donut nails that went viral on TikTok. If they’re feeling too cold, warm up the design with something like this leopard print.
5. Opposites attract
Opposite aesthetics like this light pink and leopard nail art go together perfectly, whether layered or on different nails.
6. Barbie in nature
For all you girly girls, this pink-toned nail design is a great way to incorporate some nail art into your look, while still respecting your personal style.
7. the classic
For nails with animal prints, nothing better than mixes of beige and brown. This matte look on short nails is the perfect manicure for girls.
8. The outer edges
via @jazzynailsx
This unique manicure makes a statement, without being too much. The focal point is actually the neutral base, even though the nail is surrounded by nail art.
9. Something different
Before visiting the salon, do you ever find yourself saying that you want “something different”? If so, this multi-design manicure is perfect for you.
10. The party girl
There’s something about animal print that looks very festive. Probably because many evening looks incorporate some type of animal print or exotic skin. This black and gold manicure is perfect for the party season.
11. Different French
A classic way to do nail art for everyday looks is to incorporate it into your French tip. This design uses the intensity of leopard print to create the illusion of a French manicure.
12. Welcome to nature
On an opposite topic, if you like nail art and want to go all out, you can add a hidden message like this to literally talk.
13. Neon jungle
For a Christmas manicure, neon nails go great with animal print because they are naturally neutral colors. You can incorporate the color through accent nails or make it your base color.
14. Short and sweet
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A short manicure is minimalist, but it looks very sophisticated and is a complete change from the nail extensions that were in fashion not long ago. If short nails feel a little boring, add nail art to enhance them.
15. Creamy Claws
During fall and winter, getting a manicure in brown tones adds a certain level of warmth to your look, even if it’s cold outside. Instead of a boring nail set, opt for a fun nail design in similar colors.