Wolf nail designs can look anything from cute and friendly to tough and edgy. This nail art will stand out from the crowd (or the pack) and there’s something about this design that just feels powerful.
From the simple to the intricate inspiration, we’ve got a little bit of everything on this list. Whether you’re channeling your inner warrior goddess or just looking for a cool new design to add to your rotation, these fierce nail art ideas are sure to turn heads.
Feeling like a big bad wolf with these fierce nail designs! 🐺💅
We’re starting this collection with some black and white nails. I absolutely love the cool-looking howling wolf silhouette, which perfectly matches the color palette used.Here’s a full matte black nail set with some short square-shaped nails. I love the bright accent nail filled with some multi-colored dog and paw designs. Here’s an absolutely beautiful landscape design. I’m a huge fan of well-made connected nail designs, especially one like this, which perfectly shows the mood and story of the painted design.Here’s another absolutely breathtaking design with a bit more color. I really love the entire silhouette look that’s able to emphasize the howling wolf.If you prefer more of a grunge design, then these red and black nails are perfect for you. It’s a bit gorier as it uses bloody designs, my favorite being the bloody paw print.Here are some really cool realistic-looking wolf nails. I love how they were able to create that dirty nail design topped with some dripping blood.Those who love the blue and purple color combination will enjoy this wolf-themed nail set. We’ve got these stiletto-shaped nails topped with some pretty night skies and wolf paws, heads, and celestial silhouettes.Here’s a pretty Red Riding Hood-themed nail set that reminds me of the olden times. I love the beautiful storybook base which is topped with some silhouette stamping. So beautiful!Here’s a muted take on some wolf nails. I really like how we’ve got another landscape design that’s topped with so many animal silhouettes.These nails are perfect and remind me so much of the early 2000s when glitter and geometric wolves were such a big trend!Here’s another beautiful landscape design that gives me so much peace and serenity. It feels as if I’m just watching the beautiful blue sky.I really love this very simple nail design. We’ve got these soft pink matte nails topped with silver glitters on the tips of the nails. We’ve also got some geometric wolf faces on the accent nails, which is such a classic combination.Here’s another realistic take on some wolf nails. I really like how we’ve got these short but sharp matte stiletto nails that have such a beautiful smokey design.Here’s a beautiful nail design that is both bright and muted at the same time. The gray and black nail set feels like a very bleak landscape, while the yellow color detailing adds some brightness to the look.Here’s a very interesting nail design. We’ve got a mix of very muted colors with some brighter and bolder ones. I like that we’ve got a variety of animals featured in this set.I am forever a fan of these connected nail designs, most especially when they create such a beautiful image and story. I love how we’ve got a celestial take on wolf nails. The realistic kind-looking wolf faces are such a nice bright addition and contrast to the dark sky.Here’s a pretty nail design that is predominantly made out of matte black nails. I like how there are certain bright elements, such as the geometric wolf and the tiny silver sparkles.Here we’ve got these classic pink to white ombré nails. I love how beautiful and clean these nails look. The realistic wolf face and scratches are such a nice contrast design.I love how well-connected wolves are with the night sky, especially since they find solace and power in the moon.Here’s a pretty minimalistic nail set that mixes plain black nails with pretty white Terrazo ones. I love the very minimalistic geometric wolf face design.These galactic nails are so pretty because they contain so much color. I love how the deep, bold base is topped with pretty white shimmers that glow so brightly.I love how most of the nails are predominantly made out of an ombré which matches this beautiful crystal agate coaster. I also like the gray and white ombré, which contrasts the entire look.At first glance, you’ll probably think you’re just looking at some pretty watercolor nail designs. If you look a bit closer, you can see the realistic wolf faces here and there. This nail set is a mix of minimalistic and shiny. We’ve got these pretty red glitter nails which are toned down using the gray nails topped with black paws and howling wolves.Here’s how you take wolf nails to a whole other level. We’ve got these pretty glitter gold nails which are matched with some milky white nails topped with pretty wolf faces. Here are some pretty blue nails paired with a whole love of silver glitter. I like how the blue nails remain minimalistic with simple white designs.Here’s a nail set that is predominantly painted with teal polish. I like how we have two accent nails, one has a pretty geometric nail design, and the other has some thick silver shimmer.Here’s another muted set which is made up of black nails topped with silver polish and silver polish topped with black sparkly designs. If you’ve been looking for something bright and vibrant, then these blue and green ombré nails are perfect for you. The stunning wolf design is incredibly detailed and contrasts so nicely with this colorway.These nails feel so cozy. I really love how they incorporated bright colors and joyful designs, which remind you of the holiday spirit.Now, here’s a colorful set that utilizes a whole lot of deeper colors. I really like how there’s quite a lot going on in this set, and yet they all still come together very well.Here’s another really beautiful nail set that tells a beautiful story. When you put the two accent nails together, you can see a bunch of wolves howling at the moon. The colorway is fantastic and the design contrast really nicely with these solid brown nails.If you want an easier way to incorporate some wolves into your nail design, you can simply add a whole lot of wolf stickers on top of simple nails.Here’s a pretty charming nail set. I absolutely love the softness of these nails, which is brought by the sparkling design and the soft pink color.Here’s another beautiful dark nail set that is made out of paintings of the sky. I love they created a very cloudy image.This nail set is quite similar to the previous one, but this one’s a lot clearer and sharper. I also like how they broke up the nails with some thick blue glitter nails.This one’s a bit more minimalistic and can almost be thought of as a gentle dog paw design. If you look a bit closer, you can see the nails on the paw are extra sharp.Check out this gorgeous violet nail set. I love how the design was done with so much artistic thought. The shading and silhouette combination creates such a beautiful mystical look.Here are some more minimalistic nails, which are composed mostly of plain black nails. The white nail topped with a wolf design serves as a nice break of color.Here’s a nail set that has quite a lot going on. We’ve got some brown glitter, silver glitter, wolf faces, starts, and scratches. I really like the pop of red brought by the scratch.Here’s another pretty simple two-tone blue nail set. I like how the accent nail has got this wolf howling at a really bright moon.Here’s a pretty color combination for all blue and pink enthusiasts out there. I like how they’re all topped with some simple black designs. This might be my favorite look on the entire list, a fantastic mix of cute and serious.Here’s a full brown nail set. We’ve got a very comic-like design for those who want something a bit more charming and a lot less glam. More of a werewolf look than wolf nail art but… they’re cute!This nail set utilizes your classic autumn colors! I like how the set is pretty simple but still fun and lively because of the chosen colorway.We are ending this nail collection with a literal burst of light. We’ve got these pretty lightning bolt nails matched with some pretty moons and wolves.
There’s a lot you can do with wolf nail designs and whatever you decide to do – let us see them! Send us a photo of your finished nails and we’ll cover your next manicure! Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.
