Ballerina nails or coffin nails are a popular shape among the ladies who like to attract attention with the help of their extraordinary outlooks. However, not everyone knows that coffin shape can be a lot reserved and today we are going to prove it to you. This collection of short coffin nails design ideas is so complete that there is not even a chance that you will not find something special for yourself here!
Matte Beige Short Coffin Nails
Matte top coats are still on the edge of popularity that is why adding such a coating to your neutral-shades coffin nails is an excellent idea if you can’t experiment farther that point. A neutral matte mani is also a unique way to get some rest from all the previous and future nail art intricacy.
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Matte Coffin Nails With Glitter Accents
Going all in with glitter is not for everyone but adding glittery accents to your manicure is exactly what you need to spice things up a little!
Sweet Glossy Lilac For Short Coffin Nails
Short ballerina nails will look extraordinary cute with the addition of some lilac hues. To take the cuteness even farther you can add some sparkles to the design. Who said that coffin shaped nails are about dark shades only?
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Matte Nude Color With Gold Glitter
Nude nails are on the edge of popularity these days not to mention the fact that these shades are incredibly comfortable. However, when you feel like introducing something new into your daily manicure, we suggest adding some glitter accents.
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Sweet Pink Coffin Nails With Glitter Accents
Pink matte nails look gorgeous on their own, but when you add glitter accent to your nails, every manicure goes straight to the whole new level of fancy. Try it out, and you will not regret it!
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Bright Pink Color
When the shape is not as daring as it is supposed to be you can add the boldness with the help of color. Bright pink matte nails will stand out no matter where you are headed, and glitter accent will add up to this fabulous look.
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Matte And Glossy Mix For Short Coffin Nails
When you do not know what top coat to choose – shiny or matte it is best to combine them both. Besides, this gentle, lady-like nail art idea may be something to capture your heart.
Pretty Nude Coffin Nails
Nude nails can be very versatile and extraordinary. For example, the combination of these pale pink and orange shades upgraded with glitter and fancy geometric pattern look perfect together.
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Noble Gray Color With Silver Glitter Accent
Some people may say that grey shades are too boring regarding manicure, but we are here to argue. This gray-shaded manicure looks gorgeous and all thanks to the combination of matte and glossy top coating and of course glitter accent. Wouldn’t you agree?
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Elegant Dark Wine Color Coffin Nails
Dark wine nail polish is something that will fit in just perfectly together with short coffin nails. But, when this gorgeous shade is not enough, you can start experimenting with coating and glitter. As you can see the outcome is quite ravishing!
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Bold Combination Of Turquoise And Black Coffin Nails
The combination of turquoise and black shades is quite unusual, but it is difficult to say that they do not fit together, quite of the contrary. Besides, the glitter accent adds special charm to this nail art.
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Glossy Polish Coffin Nails
Some of you may not be fond of the matte coating that is why we suggest to your attention this glossy nail art compilation.
Sexy Gold & Burgundy Combo For Coffins
Sassy vamp look is something that every lady needs every once in a while. In order to add to your bold burgundy mani some feminine vibe, we suggest you add some gold glitter to the design.
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Beige Manicure With Rhinestones
If you are a fan of neutral shades, then you will surely appreciate this beige manicure with rhinestones. Apart from a gorgeous base, the intricate rhinestone accent nail takes this manicure to the whole new level.
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Elegant White Coffin Nails
White coffin nails look extremely elegant and gentle. Minimalistic glittery design and some sparkly crystals only intensify the effect.
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Peachy Colored Coffin Nails With Glitter Gradient
When it comes to short coffin nails design ideas, there are many shades and patterns to experiment with. But the mixture of peachy base and holographic gradient deserve special attention. The thing is that such an unusual combination looks both stylish and gentle.
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Delicate Pink Coffin Nails With Stickers
Gentle pink manicure is what every elegant lady needs. However, adding a floral accent is also a nice idea to make your manicure more interesting. Besides, all that you need for the creation of such feminine nail art are simple nail stickers.
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Graceful Combination Of Nude And Glitter French Coffin Nails
When classic French manicure become a little bit too used and boring it is time to get creative. Glittery French manicure is not a bad idea especial when you know how to match it perfectly. One look at this design and you will fall in love with it!
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Ombre French Coffin Nails Design
Ombre technique is surely not a fresh invention, but somehow it manages to stay on the top for quite a long period of time, and we suggest to your attention the new nail art examples.
Ombre French With Glitter Accent
French ombre is probably the classiest of all the short coffin nails design ideas. However, if you spice things up with glitter and cute rhinestone pattern you can come up with an entirely new look.
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French Fade
When experimentation is not your cup of tea, there is a way out. All that you need is a gentle pink to white transition, which will transform into perfect French fade.
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Light Pink French Ombre With Japanese Cherry Flowers
Short ballerina nails look especially gorgeous with the addition of light pink ombre. But what takes the design over the edge is the introduction of Japanese cherry flowers and rhinestone accent. So sweet and gorgeous that it is difficult to take the eyes off!
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Popular Geometric Design For Your Short Nails
Geometric designs are totally rocking the world of nail art fashion these days. However, it happens so that almost all the time the geometric patterns are reserved in color that is why we suggest you experiment with bright shades and geometric designs for a change. Oh, and do not forget about the glitter!
Black Coffin Nails Design
Black can look elegant too; the point is to come up with a proper design to make it look so. We think that the combo of black glitter, French tip, and geometric pattern make a great example. What do you say?
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Black Nails With Green Tribal Accent
It may sound weird, but black nails can look bright too. The thing is that it all depends upon the choice of patter. This green and white tribal pattern is precisely the thing that will make your manicure look both reserved and bright at the same time.
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Black Shaded Manicure With Rose Gold Metallic
Rose gold shades are on the edge of popularity these days. When it comes to a manicure, metallic rose gold hues are the best to match with black color. In such a way, you will achieve a perfect balance between boldness and femininity.
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Blue And White Coffin Nails With Marble Effect
If you are one of those ladies who like to go full-in when they pay a visit to their nail artist – this blue marble nail art may be precisely what you should give a try next time you are headed for your manicure. Even though, the design looks complex over the edge; it does not look vulgar or out of place.
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Perfect Glitter Nails
If you are seeking perfection when it comes to your manicure – you may find it among these glitter manicure for short coffin nails design ideas!
Nude Colored Nails With Black Pattern
Neutral pink shades are gorgeous in their simplicity, that is true but if you know the way to spice things up you can take the matter to a whole new level of cool. One look at this design will help you understand what we mean!
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Black With Silver Glitter Gradient
It is true that the combination of black color and coffin shape usually result in sin pretty daring manicure. In case that is not your intention, you can ease the impression out with the help of glitter addition.
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Black And Chrome Pigment Nails
When you think about the chrome effect, it is easy to conclude that the best color to emphasize the effect would be black, and this design is the best proof of the idea. However, the glitter accent can deepen the impression. See for yourself!
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Nude And Black, Gray, Silver Glitter
Sometimes all that you need to transform daring manicure into neutral one is one accent. This glittery manicure in black and gray shades looks magnificent due to the addition of nude accent nail.
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Amazing Turquoise & Gold Nails Design
There are people who like to experiment with shades that are anything but usual. This turquoise and gold nail art is the best representative of the kind, what makes it even more special – is the coffin shape!
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Bold Cerulean Nail Art
Not only black is the bold shade regarding manicure. Emerald green hues mixed with metallic effect look just as bold, but the addition of glittery ombre adds a feminine touch to this design.
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Mandala Nails
Mandala patterns are very popular these days when it comes to body art, and nail art is undoubtedly not lagging behind. Have a look yourself!
Beautiful Pink Coffin Nails
Perfectly pink nails upgraded with mandala pattern look exquisite and fabulous and the addition of minimalistic rhinestone pattern grants the design that extra bling.
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White And Cobalt Blue Hand Painting Nails Design
Whenever you combine white and cobalt blue hues, the result is always breath-taking. In case you do not trust us all you need to do is to have a look at this marvelous nail design!
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Natural Short Coffin Nails For A Wedding Look
The wedding is a special day, and you have to be ready for it in your full armor. That means that your nails should look appropriate too. In case, you wish to keep things simple but not dull then trimming your nails coffin and adding some natural shading with a crystal accent would be the best way to achieve an unforgettable wedding look!
Perfect Pearly Coffin Nails
Pearly white nails are a new trend and even if it is not your wedding day you can still pull this look off. Every day can be a holiday if you want it to!
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Triangular French Tip For Short Coffin Nails
Opting for a French tip is always classy. However, you can always upgrade your short coffin nails French tip! This triangular metallic French tip in combination with the neutral pink base look irresistible.
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Elegant Wedding Design Short Coffin Nails
Who said that a wedding manicure should be reserved to one shade only? We say that you can get as creative as you like as look as the proper shading is preserved.
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Ivory Nails With Glitter Gradient
Ivory nail shades are ones of the most required for a wedding. However, when sheer ivory is a little bit too simple for you, you can quickly introduce some glitter gradient to spice the look up.
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Pink With Silver Glitter Gradient
Choosing a perfect manicure for your wedding day is a responsible task. When you get tired of looking through all the whites and ivory nail art ideas, we suggest you pay attention to something entirely different. The thing is that this gentle pink nail art with silver gradient can fit in the occasion perfectly.
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