How to Create Animal Print Nail Art
Animal print nail art is a bold and trendy design that can add a fun element to your manicure. Perfect for making a statement, this style can be customized with various animal patterns such as leopard spots, zebra stripes, and tiger prints. This eye-catching style can be perfected with the precision of a Russian manicure, known for its meticulous cuticle work and detailed designs.
Materials Needed:
Base coat and top coat
Nail polish in beige, white, black, brown, and gold
Nail art brush or pen
Striping tape (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide:
Prepare Your Nails: Start with a base coat to protect your nails and apply a neutral background color like beige or white. Let it dry completely.
Creating Patterns: Use a fine nail art brush or nail art pen to create patterns such as leopard spots, zebra stripes, or tiger prints using black or brown polish.
Leopard Print: Create irregular spots with a black nail art pen, then fill some of them with a brown or gold polish.
Zebra Stripes: Use black polish to paint thin, wavy lines across the nail.
Tiger Print: Combine thin and thick black lines on an orange or gold background.
Seal the Design: Finish with a top coat for durability and shine.
Tips for Perfect Animal Print Nail Art:
Use striping tape for cleaner lines.
Practice the designs on a plastic surface before applying them to your nails.
Allow each layer to dry thoroughly before proceeding to ensure the best results.
Time Estimate:
Preparation and base color: 15 minutes
Drawing patterns: 20-30 minutes
Drying and top coat: 10 minutes
