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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Coffin nails are also called "ballerina nails" because they mimic the shape of wooden pointe shoes or, well, coffins. But they're sculpted differently from the traditional square shape in that the ...

“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.

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The look: An oval shape that comes to a soft point. The length: Both Stone and ...

Heading to the nail salon or taking time for a DIY manicure is always a treat, but with so many shaping options, it can be tricky to choose. Should you do almond? Try square? Squoval? We asked nail ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Coffin nails may conjure up spooky visions of Wednesday Addams, but ...