@bluesy_nails

Thinking of switching up your go-to manicure?

If length is on your sideor if you’re not opposed to acrylic tipsconsider shortcoffin nails.

Just remember: Coffin nails typically have extreme length, so even short coffin nails will still havesome.

woman with dotted short coffin nails manicure

@bluesy_nails

But first, what is a coffin nail shape?

If you’re on board with the shape, it’s time to think about ways to accentuate it.

All you better recreate the design is a bottle of black polish and a toothpick or fine striping brush.

Five-toned pink short coffin nails

@ohlalanaillounge

Pretty in Pink

@ohlalanaillounge

Five shades of pink in one nail look?

We’re here for this gradient mani.

Here, they’re combined for one colorful short coffin nail look.

Short natural coffin nails with violet base with iridescent fuchsia shimmer

@melanated.mani

Evil Eye Coffin Nails

Keep bad vibes at bay with these elaborate evil eye coffin nails.

Graffiti Coffin Nails

Ready to go bold or go home?

These graffiti nails are bound to make a statement.

Ultra-short coffin nails with green and white plaid design and solid green accent nail

@themimid

Pastel Fade

Love the idea of multicolor ombre nails but prefer a glossy finish?

We’re here to deliver.

Need a polish to fit the bill?

Hand with oxblood red black coffin nails holding red bottle of Chanel No. 5

*@ginaedwards_*

Pink Ombre

Forget about aclassic French manicurethis faded take is the new go-to.

We love how these make a crystal snake design.

Rosy Neutral Ombre

@rsbnails

These glossy ombre nails win the neutral mani award in our book.

Nude short coffin nails with crystal snake bedazzled design

*@ginaedwards_*

Butterfly Tips

Can’t get enough of Instagram’s butterfly filter?

Let it inspire your short coffin nail look.

Louis Vuitton Tips

Peachy nude and white are a classic combo.

Dusty rose to light latte ombre short coffin nails

@rsbnails

Add Louis Vuitton logos to the mix and the result is even chicer.

Milky White

Milky white nails are another trend worth considering.

Black French Tips

Swap white tips with black for an instantly moodier French mani.

Lavender short coffin nails with iridescent butterfly decals

@rsbnails

We love this diagonal idea.

Coffee Swirl

@nailbaela

Here’s a neutral nail art idea that makes our mouth water.

Add a single gemstone to the middle base of each nail.

Translucent milky white short coffin nails with some solid and some marbled

@rsbnails

Start by filing your nail tips straight across.

Repeat on the other side.

Ensure both sides are even.

Short coffin nails with black French tips

@rsbnails

Coffin nails and ballerina nails are interchangeable.

The names are indicative of the nail’s shape.

It’s essentially a version of thestiletto nailbut with a square tip (versus a pointy one).

Coffin nails with neutral and lavender shades

@rsbnails

Muted brown short coffin nails with brown and white latte swirl accents

@nailbaela

Pearlescent pink short coffin nails with gemstones at center of cuticles

@rose.studioo

Beige neutral coffin nails

@kellykellyjackson