Thinking of changing up your nail shape but don't know which direction to go? With so many options these days, it can be hard to choose the best nail shape. I've always been intrigued by the more ...

Choosing a nail shape can feel surprisingly high-stakes, especially when the wrong one can throw off your entire manicure ...

I'm never more indecisive than when it comes to picking a nail shape. As much as all my friends love their almond-shaped nails, I've never loved them on myself. Ovals aren't sturdy enough, and I've ...

Coffin nails may conjure up spooky visions of Wednesday Addams, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The long, tapered shape with a flat, square tip is named for its resemblance to a coffin, ...

While you may think these resemble coffin shape nails, this style actually resembles the angular shape of a coffin, with tapered sides and a straight free edge. “If you were to look at a vampire's ...

Coffin nails, which feature a tapered, squared-off tip, have remained among the most popular nail shapes for the past few years. The length and precise structure of a coffin nail allows for endless ...

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Beauty is all about experimenting, whether it's with your hair, makeup, nails, or all of the above. If you want to spruce up your nails, outside of playing with the latest nail design trends and hot ...

“Coffin-shaped nails (also known as ballerina nails) tend to be of a longer length,” explains Juanita. “The shape is pointed [like a stiletto shaped nail] but with a squared-off blunt end,” she says.

Normally, we wouldn't be into fashion or beauty trends that make us look dead. But this nail trend could have us changing our tune. Coffin nails — or ballerina "pointe shoe" nails, if you're squeamish ...

Picking the polish color isn't your only manicure decision. The nail shape you choose will set the tone for your whole look. We asked the experts — including celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann, who ...