Coffin nails aka ballerina nails are often long, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock them short. With short coffin nails, you can enjoy classy nails that are convenient to wear!
If you’re planning on trying short coffin nails, or simply looking for design inspirations, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled design ideas ranging from subtle to totally fancy!
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15 Elegant Design Ideas Short Coffin Nails
1. Sweet Candy Short Coffin Nails
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Going for a candy design idea is a great way to show your sweet and creative side! Throw in some rhinestones to add more oomph and refinement to the overall aesthetic.
2. Black Chrome Short Coffin Nails
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Black goes with everything. But with short coffin nails? It’s like they’re meant to be! You can also level up a plain black polish into something bolder with a chrome finish!
3. Nude Pink with Glitters Short Coffins
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Embrace the simplicity and beauty of short coffin nails by going for natural colors! Spice things up by adding glitters and bling to get your glam on.
4. Sparkly French Short Coffin Nails
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If your go-to design is French tips, you’re in for a treat with short coffin nails!
Check out this design. The sparkly tips put a trendy spin on the classic design we all love.
5. Pastel Glitter Short Coffin Nails
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You can never have “too much” pink and sparkles, right? Here we have different shades of pink for the base and glitters that create a flamboyant look.
6. Marble and Gold Short Coffin Nails
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If you want to step up your manicure game, this design is for you. The marble and gold, along with the short coffin shape create a sophisticated look perfect for any occasion.
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7. Geometric Lines Short Coffins
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What makes geometric lines great as a design element is they can be as complicated or as simple as you’d like!
Look at this design for example. The base only featured black and white, but paired with geometric lines? It became totally sophisticated!
8. Lunar Purple Short Coffins
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A deep purple with a matte finish. Add in a sleek moon design, and you have a dramatic yet elegant nail design that speaks of royalty.
9. Ivory and Gold
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Two of the most elegant colors combined together. The result? A bold and glitzy look like no other.
10. Galaxy Short Coffin Nails
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Whether you’re a true fan of the cosmos or just looking to try something new, this galaxy nail design will inspire you to try to put the beauty of the universe on your fingertips.
11. Negative Space Short Coffins
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Nail art doesn’t always have to be bold and complicated. Some of the prettiest designs involve a minimalist approach. Take this design as an example. The exposed nail balances out the vibrant shade of the yellow perfectly.
12. Frosted Peach Short Coffin Nails
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Sometimes, the simplest color shades are the prettiest. This is especially true when it comes to short coffin nails.
The simple peach base and frosty accents gave the shape a more elevated feel to it.
13. Crystal Elegance Short Coffins
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This Cinderella-inspired nail design will definitely make you feel like a princess! The crystals and stones blend perfectly with the light blue base. Truly a design brimming with elegance!
14. Snakeskin Short Coffin Nails
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Take a trip on the wild side with this daring snakeskin design! You can use stamping polishes to achieve consistency, or you can create your own unique pattern.
15. Emerald Sensation Short Coffin
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If you’re not the type to rock multiple colors, this is for you. This design features a single color but has different patterns that go well together, creating an exquisite yet fun look.
There you have it, Glam Squad! 15 elegant short coffin nail designs you can take inspiration from whenever you feel fancy. As always, I encourage you to add your own flair to open up more design possibilities!
Which of these short coffin nail designs would you like to try on your fingers? Comment down below!
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