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7 Coffin Acrylic Manicures That Are Drop-Dead Gorgeous

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Coffin acrylic nails might sound a bit dark and morbid the first time you hear about them. (After all, it has “coffin” in the name, for crying out loud.) But when you see how lively and cute coffin acrylic nails can be, you’ll remember that you can’t always judge a book by its cover — or a beauty treatment by its name.

Why Coffin Acrylic Nails Are So Beautiful

Contrary to what the name might have you believe, coffin acrylic nails have very little to do with death. Instead, the term refers to the coffin-like shape of the acrylic nails in question — and it’s quite a bit different from the oval or round shapes that you’re probably used to seeing on most manicures. Coffin-shaped acrylic nails are tapered and squared off at the tip, according to Nails magazine. Talk about being “edgy” — literally.

As you might imagine, this striking look can be a bit challenging to do on a lot of people’s natural nails, especially if they aren’t very long. That’s where some fabulous acrylic nails’ coffin shapes step in to save the day. You may already know about the power of acrylic nails — aka nail enhancements made by combining a liquid acrylic product with a powdered acrylic product — that comes in handy for great manicures in general. But there’s no question that bold coffin acrylic nails take this already powerful look to the next level.

From red coffin acrylic nails to black coffin acrylic nails to every shade in between, it’s safe to say that there’s a perfect design out there for just about anyone who’s daring enough to try the trend. As for the creative folks, you certainly won’t have to worry about expressing yourself: There’s plenty of room for some beautiful nail art on nails like these — especially on the very long coffin acrylic nails. So if you’re ready to take this bold step, what are you waiting for? Get inspired by the best coffin acrylic nails on the internet today, courtesy of some of the most talented nail artists. Who knows? You might even get an idea for a totally new acrylic design while you’re browsing!

Scroll below to see some of the most stunning acrylic coffin nails out there, then click on a circular button below your favorite image to share it instantly with family and friends on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest!

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