In the nail art world, animal prints have been one of the most preferred nail designs. But cow print nails are on the stage rather than classics like snake and leopard prints. In a cow print design, irregular black or colorful spots are used over a white or colorful base. They are lots of different ways to have cow print nails because you can adapt it to your preference. For example, you can use it on your French tips, accent nails or you can cover all of your nails with them.

Being one of the most popular animal prints, cow print nails are wearable for any occasion. Go for black and white spots if you like classics. Or go for something colorful and creative if you like to be different.

We’ve listed some of the best cow print nails for you to get inspired. Are you ready? Let’s get started!

1. Cow Print on Acrylic Manicure 

Black and white cow print acrylic nails are a fun and unique way to add some flair to your hands. They're also easy to do, so if you're looking for something fun, these might be a good choice!
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Black and white cow print acrylic nails are a fun and unique way to add some flair to your hands. They’re also easy to do, so if you’re looking for something fun, these might be a good choice!

2. Cow Print Accent Nails

If you don't want a dramatic change on your nails but still want to try cow print nail art, this nail idea is for you! The nude nail polish will help you keep the look simple, while the black and white cow print adds a fun twist.
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If you don’t want a dramatic change on your nails but still want to try cow print nail art, this nail idea is for you! The nude nail polish will help you keep the look simple, while the black and white cow print adds a fun twist.

3. Cow Print Accent Nails

This shade of pink is so adorable! Apply cow prints to your accent nails and add some shiny glitters on them. The combination of pink and cow print is quite tasteful and it creates a great balance between edgy and elegant!
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This shade of pink is so adorable! Apply cow prints to your accent nails and add some shiny glitters on them. The combination of pink and cow print is quite tasteful and it creates a great balance between edgy and elegant!

4. Half Nude Half Cow Print Nails

If you are into nude nail polishes but wanna try something new, you should go for half nude half cow print nails like the ones above. First, you need to apply nude nail polish to half of your nail and white one to the other. Then, draw random dots to create the nail art.
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If you are into nude nail polishes but wanna try something new, you should go for half nude half cow print nails like the ones above. First, you need to apply nude nail polish to half of your nail and white one to the other. Then, draw random dots to create the nail art.

5. Cow Print French Manicure

It's great to see how one simple nail can be turned into something so elegant. French tips are always important when it comes to nail art, so let's make a combo. Plus, colorful lines for each nail look amazing, too.
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It’s great to see how one simple nail can be turned into something so elegant. French tips are always important when it comes to nail art, so let’s make a combo. Plus, colorful lines for each nail look amazing, too.

6. Colorful Cow Print Nail Art

Black and white cow print nails are nice but why not having fun with them? If you want to do so, you can apply different colored cow prints for your each nail and rock.
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Black and white cow print nails are nice but why not having fun with them? If you want to do so, you can apply different colored cow prints for your each nail and rock.

7. Swirl Cow Print Nails

Matching swirl nail art with a cow print is a nice way to show your great taste to everyone! As a base, use a nude nail polish and draw a swirl with glitters to separate cow prints. It is absolutely amazing!
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Matching swirl nail art with a cow print is a nice way to show your great taste to everyone! As a base, use a nude nail polish and draw a swirl with glitters to separate cow prints. It is absolutely amazing!

8. Short Cow Print Nails

Who can say no to red? It is the color of passion, love and beauty. To make red nail polish more fun, let's add cow prints. The cow print is fun, and the red is bold. What a great combination!
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Who can say no to red? It is the color of passion, love and beauty. To make red nail polish more fun, let’s add cow prints. The cow print is fun, and the red is bold. What a great combination!

9. Decorated Cow Print Manicure

A little bit of colorful swirls and cow print French tips are all you need to feel like a nail art queen! You should get this mani as soon as possible.
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A little bit of colorful swirls and cow print French tips are all you need to feel like a nail art queen! You should get this mani as soon as possible.

10. Cow Print with Gel Nails

Long ballerina gel nails are the best manicure because they last a long time and are shiny. If you wanna achieve an elegant look, you can apply some random black cow prints on your transparent gel nails.
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Long ballerina gel nails are the best manicure because they last a long time and are shiny. If you wanna achieve an elegant look, you can apply some random black cow prints on your transparent gel nails.

11. Cow Print Nails with Lilac

Cow print with lilac nail polish is a great combo. The contrast of the two colors is really fun, and it looks like you're wearing a cow on your nails.
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Cow print with lilac nail polish is a great combo. The contrast of the two colors is really fun, and it looks like you’re wearing a cow on your nails.

12. Shiny Cow Print French Nails

Using cow print nail art on your tips is a great way to add some fun to your look, but still keep it classy. Between the nude nail polish and cow print tips, a reddish color is used to take this mani to a whole different level because it looks amazing!
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Using cow print nail art on your tips is a great way to add some fun to your look, but still keep it classy. Between the nude nail polish and cow print tips, a reddish color is used to take this mani to a whole different level because it looks amazing!

13.  Long Square Cow Print Nails

Are you ready for a cow-themed party? Your long square nails with be quite matching with cow print French tips like the one above. Darker tone of nude nail polish will add an extra beauty, too.
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Are you ready for a cow-themed party? Your long square nails with be quite matching with cow print French tips like the one above. Darker tone of nude nail polish will add an extra beauty, too.

14. Cow Print Ballerina Nails

Here is an another cow print French mani idea but in this one, it is used as an accent nail. Black is such an elegant color that it turns everything into an art piece, so let's combine these two!
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Here is an another cow print French mani idea but in this one, it is used as an accent nail. Black is such an elegant color that it turns everything into an art piece, so let’s combine these two!

15. White Nails with Cow Prints

Covering all of your nails with cow prints may not be your thing, so here is a great idea to use a cow print nail art for just one nail. Plus, white is a clean and simple color, but it can also look elegant and sophisticated, depending on how you style it.
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Covering all of your nails with cow prints may not be your thing, so here is a great idea to use a cow print nail art for just one nail. Plus, white is a clean and simple color, but it can also look elegant and sophisticated, depending on how you style it.

16. Red Matte Cow Print Nails

Red matte cow print nails are the perfect way to add a little something extra to your look. It's the perfect combination of fun and classy with glittered red nail polish and French cow print nail art!
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Red matte cow print nails are the perfect way to add a little something extra to your look. It’s the perfect combination of fun and classy with glittered red nail polish and French cow print nail art!

17. Colorful Matte Cow Print Nails

The different colors and patterns in this nail art are adorable! I'm not sure if it's the matte finish or the cow print itself, but there's something about this that reminds of a watercolor painting. It definitely looks like a piece of art!
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The different colors and patterns in this nail art are adorable! I’m not sure if it’s the matte finish or the cow print itself, but there’s something about this that reminds of a watercolor painting. It definitely looks like a piece of art!

18. Decorated Cow Print Manicure

Wanna look like a queen with your nail design? Here is an awesome purple cow print nail art! In the shape of triangles, cow prints offer a perfect look. If you want more of that, stick shiny stones on top of your nails to shine brighter.
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Wanna look like a queen with your nail design? Here is an awesome purple cow print nail art! In the shape of triangles, cow prints offer a perfect look. If you want more of that, stick shiny stones on top of your nails to shine brighter.

19. Almond Cow Print Nails

Almond cow print nails are a great way to add some dimension to your look. Plus, as for your accent nails, a pink line that separates cow prints and white nail polish. So, if you want to try something new but not too crazy, go for it.
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Almond cow print nails are a great way to add some dimension to your look. Plus, as for your accent nails, a pink line that separates cow prints and white nail polish. So, if you want to try something new but not too crazy, go for it.

20. Nude Cow Print Nails

Nude nails are so easy to get the hang of, and they look great. They're a great way to make your nails look polished without looking too
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Nude nails are so easy to get the hang of, and they look great. They’re a great way to make your nails look polished without looking too “done”. If you want to try something different with them, apply cow print nail art as accent nails.

21. Soft Colored Cow Print Nails

Soft colored cow print nails are very soft and gentle. They are the kind of nails you want to cuddle with while you watch a movie or read a book. Also, they are super easy to match with a lot of outfits, which is always a plus!
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Soft colored cow print nails are very soft and gentle. They are the kind of nails you want to cuddle with while you watch a movie or read a book. Also, they are super easy to match with a lot of outfits, which is always a plus!

22. Gold Glittered Cow Print Nails

Go for a cow print nail art that is combined with nude nail polish to rock. In order to show off your personality, why don't you add some golden glitters on top of them?
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Go for a cow print nail art that is combined with nude nail polish to rock. In order to show off your personality, why don’t you add some golden glitters on top of them?

23. Matte French Manicure with Cow Prints 

Isn't this nail design lovely? It's nice to see how they're more subtle than your typical French manicure, but still have a little bit of color. If you are looking for a cow print nail design that will make a statement, this is the one you should go for.
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Isn’t this nail design lovely? It’s nice to see how they’re more subtle than your typical French manicure, but still have a little bit of color. If you are looking for a cow print nail design that will make a statement, this is the one you should go for.

24. Cow Print Framed Nails

Cow print framed nails are the best! It is so unique and interesting, and the final look is incredible. The contrast between white and black is what makes these nails amazing. Plus, the frames give it a really interesting effect.
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Cow print framed nails are the best! It is so unique and interesting, and the final look is incredible. The contrast between white and black is what makes these nails amazing. Plus, the frames give it a really interesting effect.

25. Half Cow Print Nails

Half black French manicure and half cow print nail art sound crazy, don't they? Let's apply and divide them with a glittered line. To have the perfect balance of cute and classy, give it a shot.
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Half black French manicure and half cow print nail art sound crazy, don’t they? Let’s apply and divide them with a glittered line. To have the perfect balance of cute and classy, give it a shot.

26. Swirl Cow Print Nail Design 

Covering all of your nails with cow prints may sound boring to you, so we have a great example to try. First, apply nude nail polish and add a swirl to each of your nails. The other part of the swirls will be covered with colorful cow prints and you will look amazing with them!
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Covering all of your nails with cow prints may sound boring to you, so we have a great example to try. First, apply nude nail polish and add a swirl to each of your nails. The other part of the swirls will be covered with colorful cow prints and you will look amazing with them!

27. Plain Almond Cow Print Nails

They're pretty! They're just like regular cow print nails, but without any extra colors or designs. You can get them in any color you want, though. It's time to shine with your almond manicure.
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They’re pretty! They’re just like regular cow print nails, but without any extra colors or designs. You can get them in any color you want, though. It’s time to shine with your almond manicure.

28. Pink Cow Print Nails

Who doesn't like pink nails? They're just so... feminine! When you look down at your hands and see that little pop of color, you will feel great. In addition to this beauty, you can apply neon pink cow print nail art to look greater.
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Who doesn’t like pink nails? They’re just so… feminine! When you look down at your hands and see that little pop of color, you will feel great. In addition to this beauty, you can apply neon pink cow print nail art to look greater.

29. Short Oval Cow Print Nails

We love the oval shape of these nails! It's such a great way to make your hands look longer and more slender. The cow print is super cute and classic, so why not applying them?
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We love the oval shape of these nails! It’s such a great way to make your hands look longer and more slender. The cow print is super cute and classic, so why not applying them?

30. Blue Cow Print Nails

This is absolutely amazing! the color is gorgeous, and the cow prints are really unique. Although the nail design above may look like something subtle and complicated, all details create a perfect look.
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This is absolutely amazing! the color is gorgeous, and the cow prints are really unique. Although the nail design above may look like something subtle and complicated, all details create a perfect look.

31. Short Brown Cow Print Nails

Representing simplicity and steadfastness, brown is such an elegant color that all of its shades are perfect for nail designs. Plus, applying this color with a cow print nail art sounds much more fun!
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Representing simplicity and steadfastness, brown is such an elegant color that all of its shades are perfect for nail designs. Plus, applying this color with a cow print nail art sounds much more fun!

32. Long Square Cow Print French Manicure

Long an square manicure is best combined with French tips. Typical white French tips are sometimes boring, so why don't go for cow print and black tips?
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Long an square manicure is best combined with French tips. Typical white French tips are sometimes boring, so why don’t go for cow print and black tips?

It’s time to apply a cow print nail art to shine! Which one is your favorite from the list above? Let us know in the comments because we are looking forward to them!

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