26 Cheetah Print Nail Design Ideas That Are Fabulously Fierce (2025)

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There are so many cool nail designs dominating the current trend cycle, but animal print continues to reign supreme. While tortoiseshell and crocodile nails are ultra-popular, no pattern is more omnipresent than cheetah print. There's never a shortage of cheetah print nails coming across our feeds, and the looks continue to evolve. We've seen minimalist approaches featuring neutral polish and classic black and brown spots, as well as maximalist takes with tons of color and texture. Ahead, browse 26 cheetah print nail designs that are fabulously fierce.

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Classic Cheetah

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Stick with a classic color palette for this matte cheetah print manicure. Sprinkle in a few French tips to add a subtle flair to the set.

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Full-On French

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Make your French manicure more exciting by adding cheetah print to each tip. This is an easy design to DIY–all you need is a nail art brush and black and brown nail polish.

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A Hint of Cheetah

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Showcase all your favorite designs with a mismatched manicure like this. Make sure to leave room for at least one cheetah print nail.

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Two-Tone Neon

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Make a statement with a neon cheetah print manicure. This take combines bright peach and green polish.

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Split Cheetah

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Split manicures are trending, and we love this approach. One side of the nail features a neon green French tip, and the other is decorated with cheetah print designs.

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Black and Yellow

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Black and yellow are classic color combinations. This manicure uses banana-colored polish for the base and jet-black lacquer for the spots. The pastel blue stripe adds a fun pop of color.

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Intricately Mismatched

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This is one of the most intricate mismatched manicures we've come across. The cheetah print accent nails, 3D florals, and studded tips make this set a work of art.

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Soft Ombré

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This set's soft ombré base, featuring pink and peach polish, instantly catches your eye. The black cheetah spots are equally striking, of course.

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All-Around Cheetah

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You don't have to stick to French tips. For a more dramatic look, you can decorate each nail with an outline of cheetah print.

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Mix-and-Match Moment

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Here's another way to mix and match animal prints. This colorful manicure combines classics like cheetah and cow prints.

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Cherry Cheetah

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Lean into the boldness of a cheetah-print manicure and opt for asharp stiletto shape. The 3D cherries add a sweet touch to the animal-print mani.

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Mismatched and Spotted

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You don't have to cover every nail with cheetah print. Draw inspiration from this mismatched manicure with croc prints, swirls, and checkerboard.

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Metallic Cheetah

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Use metallic polish to make a cheetah print manicure more mesmerizing. The contrast between the black outline and shimmery gold polish is stunning.

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Technicolor Cheetah

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Remember Lisa Frank? This mismatched manicure—featuring cheetah, leopard, and zebra print—has the same bold, metallic aesthetic.

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Pretty Prints

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Why stick to one print? This almond-shaped manicure pairs leopard, cheetah, zebra, and giraffe. It's like a safari for your fingertips.

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Mismatched Safari

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Mismatched manicures are the perfect opportunity to experiment with as many animal prints as you desire. With this neutral set, the cheetah print is front and center on the middle fingers.

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Summery Cheetah

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Bright polishes and animal prints may not seem like the most obvious pairing, but this manicure proves they work well together. The mix of shades, from bright blue to berry, gives this mani a summery feel, but you can easily adapt it to fit any season.

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Short and Sweet

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You don't need long nails to make a cheetah print mani shine. These short nails showcase the beauty of the black-and-brown pattern.

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Fierce Feline

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This French manicure is so fierce. The extra-deep tips, long square shape, and cheetah print designs make this an unforgettable look.

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Pastel Patterns

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Give your animal print manicure a softer feel by going for pastel polishes. The resulting look is so cool and playful.

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Neon Prints

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Pair neon green with an iridescent blue-black polish to recreate this spotted look. The pretty pinkish-brown base helps anchor the vibrant print.

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Shimmery Cheetah

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This set also reminds us of Lisa Frank. The accent nails feature eye-catching cheetah and zebra prints and a glittery ombré base. The sleek black nails keep the bold mani feeling balanced.

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Multicolor Cheetah

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Enhance a plain white manicure with colorful cheetah accents. This set features various colors, from orange to purple to neon green.

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Minimalist Moment

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Even the tiniest cheetah accent can make a statement. Add subtle swipes of cheetah print to your baby pink nails to give them a hint of animal print.

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Airbrushed Cheetah

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This is one of the most striking cheetah print manicures we've seen. The airbrushed base makes the animal print pattern really pop.

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Butterfly Beauty

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This cheetah print manicure is absolutely breathtaking. The stunning 3D butterflies on each patterned nail add an artistic element to the manicure.