Animal Print Nails the Easy Way - Simple Tools and Better Results

If you want animal print nails the easy way, you’re in the right place. They don’t have to be hard to do or take a ton of time to complete. Here are three proven methods with simple tools for better results.

Animal Print Nails the Easy Way

Animal Print Nails with Foil

Respect to all the nail artists hand painting intricate animal print designs. But if you don’t have the time or the skills right now, you can still create beautiful sets. Moreover, the results are instant!

What’s the trick? Nail foil.

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How does nail foil work for animal print nails?

Like this:

• Prep the nails as you would for any manicure.
• Apply gel base coat and colored gel if desired. Some foils are semi transparent so the base color will show through.
• Brush on a thin layer of LAVIS Foil Transfer Gel and cure it for 60 seconds.
• There’s no need to cut the foil down to size as you’re only transferring the design from the backing. Press the nail foil firmly onto the nail with the patterned side facing up. A silicone tool is helpful for removing bubbles and making an effective transfer.
• Peel off the foil, leaving the animal print pattern behind on the nail.
• Seal the design with a top coat.

But what if you’re working with dip nails or acrylic? Can you still use nail foil and transfer gel to do animal print nails the easy way?

Of course! You’ll still need a nail lamp, gel base coat, foil transfer gel, and a gel top coat. But you can layer these on top of the acrylic or dip powder nails.

We mentioned using a silicone tool to help with pressing the nail foil design into place. Yes, you could just use a fingertip. But who wouldn’t want a multipurpose tool that can also help create 3D nail art! What’s more, the tool keeps skin oil off the design, which is crucial since it needs to be sealed with a gel top coat. It’s a better practice like using tweezers when placing nail stickers so that you don’t contaminate the surface with oil.

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What is Foil Transfer Gel and Is it Necessary?

Foil transfer gel is a resin product that ensures professional results when you apply nail foil. It’s non-toxic, nearly odorless, and doesn’t add bulk to a design. It simply helps the foil transfer properly from the backing.

Various Animal Print Foil Designs

What kind of animal print nails do you prefer? Our nail foil selection includes snakeskin and leopard print for starters. Some designs closely resemble the actual fur or skin while others include additional colors and patterns like fishnet and marbling. Here you can see a few samples.

Each foil roll is adaptable for long or short nail lengths and each can complete multiple sets. Plus, they come organized in a handy container that you can reuse later.

Animal Print Nails the Sticker Way

There’s another simple way to do animal print nails. We’re talking about stickers! Browse our extensive collection of nail stickers to find your favorites. Don’t worry, we’ll pretend butterfly nails count as animal prints!

However, there’s another kind of nail sticker that might be even more appealing if you want a little special something for your set. These are stencil stickers, sometimes known as spray paint stickers. They have a pattern you can pop out and use as a guide for painting. They are compatible with various products like nail lacquer, gel polish, and embossing gel if you want texture. They allow you to customize the animal print design with any color or type of finish you prefer, even glitter, chrome, or cat eye gel.

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How do the stencil stickers work for animal prints?

Like this:

• Prep the nail with base coat and color if desired.
• Peel off the sticker from the backing and press it into place on the nail. It’s best to use a tool instead of your fingertip to avoid contaminating the surface with skin oil.
• Use a nail brush (or an airbrush if you want to be fancy) to apply the color of the animal print using the precut pattern on the stickers. Don’t worry about staying in the lines! The sticker takes care of the problem.
• Remove the sticker before curing with the lamp or before the polish air dries. That might sound backwards, but it would be sad to pull off the sticker after the polish dries and remove part of the design by accident.
• Add more embellishments if you wish and finish with a top coat.

Animal Print Nails with Blooming Gel

There’s a third secret way to create animal hide designs and it provides natural-looking results. You’ll need a precision brush or dotting pen and LAVIS Blooming Gel.

Here’s a sample with a crocodile pattern on the middle finger.

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Blooming Gel can also help you design cow print nails, cheetah and leopard print, and any pattern that has a soft edge. Here’s how it works:

• After preparing the nails and applying a base coat plus color if desired, brush on the blooming gel. Don’t cure it!
• Use a precision brush or dotting pen to place dabs of gel polish on the wet Blooming Gel. The pigment will begin to spread out. Once you’re pleased with how it looks, cure it and seal it with a top coat, or add another layer before finishing.

It does take some practice to get consistent outcomes when you use Blooming Gel, but you can’t beat the way it makes animal print nail designs faster and more realistic-looking.

Conclusion

Now you’re in on the secret of how to do animal print nails the easy way. Stickers, foil, and blooming gel bring exotic patterns within reach of anyone while saving time. Shop for the nail supplies you need in our store , sign up for exclusive discounts, and unlock free shipping, too.