Leopards and tigers and zebras, oh my! Wild animal prints have come roaring back onto the fashion runways and into our lives. We’re seeing animal prints on everything from clothing to home decor to baby items. Sometimes just a hint of something primal is enough to release your inner animal. For ladies who want to dabble in exotic styles without going all out, try a touch of animal print on the fingernails or toenails. And in terms of color combinations, you don’t have to keep things the way nature intended. We used this season’s wild new nail polish colors to show off the animals on the prowl.

By Hannah Lee    |    Nails by Elsbeth Schuetz    |    Photography by Vu Ong

(No actual animals were harmed in the production of this polish preview.)

See These Colors in Action:

Behind the Scenes: Animal Print Nail Art