Creating animal print nails is a stylish and versatile nail art design that allows you to showcase your wild side. From leopard spots to zebra stripes, animal print nails can be customized to suit your personal style and preferences. Here's how you can achieve animal print nails:
Materials Needed:
- Base coat
- Nude or neutral nail polish
- Nail polish colors for animal prints (such as black, brown, or tan)
- Dotting tool or thin nail art brush
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton swabs or cleanup brush
- Top coat
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Prepare Your Nails: Start by applying a base coat to protect your nails and create a smooth surface for the nail polish. Once the base coat is dry, apply one or two coats of nude or neutral nail polish as the base color for your animal print nails. This will serve as the background for your animal print design.
Choose Your Animal Print: Decide which animal print you want to create on your nails. Common animal prints for nail art include leopard, zebra, tiger, and cheetah prints. Each print has its own distinctive pattern and color scheme, so choose one that you love and feel confident in.
Create the Animal Print: Use a dotting tool or thin nail art brush to create the animal print pattern on your nails. For leopard print, you can start by creating random clusters of small dots using black or brown nail polish. Then, use a smaller dotting tool or brush to add smaller dots around the clusters to create the classic leopard print pattern.
Add Detail: Once you've created the basic animal print pattern, you can add additional details and accents to enhance the design. For example, you can use a thin brush or toothpick to outline the spots or stripes with a darker shade of nail polish to make them stand out. You can also add smaller dots or lines within the spots or stripes to create depth and dimension.
Experiment with Colors: Don't be afraid to experiment with different colors for your animal print nails. While traditional animal prints are often done in shades of black, brown, or tan, you can add a pop of color to your nails by using vibrant or metallic nail polish colors for the print. You can also create ombre or gradient effects by blending different shades of nail polish together.
Clean Up: Use a cotton swab or cleanup brush dipped in nail polish remover to clean up any excess polish or smudges around the edges of your nails. This will help create a neat and polished finish to your animal print nails.
Apply Top Coat: Once you're happy with the design, finish your manicure with a top coat to seal in the colors and add shine. The top coat will also help protect your nail art and extend its wear time.
With these steps, you can create stylish and eye-catching animal print nails that are sure to make a statement. Experiment with different prints, colors, and techniques to create your own unique animal print nail art designs.
