Minimalist-approved manicures, right this way.

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Contrary to popular belief, the best coffin nail designs are uncomplicated.

Why, you may ask?

coffin-shaped French manicure

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The length creates room for adding intricate details and gemstones, and the unique shape adds extra intrigue.

Timeless French

There’s no nail design more simple and refined than a French manicure.

The tapered edge on the coffin nail shape makes the classic design feel modern and cool.

A classic French coffin manicure.

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This nail design combines a pinky jelly shade for the base with light pink tips.

This one has a black base coat which allows the deep purple hue to pop on the coffin shape.

Rainbow Swirls

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A swirl design can make a simple French design feel fun and unique.

A two-toned French manicure.

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Spice things up with a vibrant red pepper shade on a coffin shape.

Add a glossy top coat to the nails for some extra shine.

To achieve the look at home opt forOPI’s Endless Sun-nerorChanel’s 105 Particuliere.

A moody aura manicure.

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Tortoiseshell Tips

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For a simple, yet effective coffin nail design try atortoiseshellFrench look.

Top with a glossy coat and some miniature gold beads, and voila.

Place star stickers on your nails and paint over the designs with a frosty pearl polish.

A rainbow swirl Coffin French manicure.

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This one tries on different shades of pink on each coffin tip.

A black French manicure.

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A classic red manicure.

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Pastel gradient coffin-shaped nails.

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A glossy brown manicure.

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A chrome French manicure.

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A tortoise-shell French manicure.

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A nail design with frosted star details.

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Pink gradient French nails.

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A chrome manicure.

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