I’ve cycled through just about every nail shape this year: square, oval, almond, short, long—you name it, I’ve tried it. But now that we’re firmly in winter weather—and embracing all the deliciously rich polish shades that come with it—I’m fully leaning into my favorite shape of ‘em all: medium-length coffin nails. Marked by a wide base that gets slimmer on the sides, coffin nails have a reputation for being super slimming on small hands or short fingers.
The length is really what defines the looks, though. Go super long with acrylics and you’ll have a King Kylie Era or Cardi B-esque manicure vibe. Opt for shorter to medium lengths, and you’ll have to do a double-take to see whether your nails are square or squoval. As for color and design? There’s no limit to the nail trends at your fingertips (see what I did there?). Coffin nails provide a ton of room for designs (polka dot or animal print, anyone?) and look equally as chic and elevated with a deep, solid color.
