What Are Coffin Nails?

Coffin nails (also known as ballerina nails) are essentially the stiletto nail, but with a square rather than pointy tip. They are long, tapered and filed flat at the tip. They are called coffin nails or ballerina nails because the shape resembles both a coffin and a ballerina's slipper.

Why Are Coffin Nails So Attractive?

Here are some reasons to love coffin shaped nails:
They elongate the fingers and provide a bigger canvas for nail art. And they obviously add a bit of edge to every outfit.
Coffin nails are flattering on any shape of hand.
Coffin nails are a bit more fun and adventurous than rounder shaped nails.
Coffin shaped nails have a flat tip which makes them strong and durable.


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Who Should Choose Coffin Shaped Nails?

Everyone can go for this trendy nail shape. Especially, if you are the girl who cannot grow out her nails and wants really long, cool nails, our team would suggest you coffin nails as the way to go. They can be any length, but most people prefer longer nails as that is the trend, but don’t hesitate to get them a little shorter as this is still very stylish. What else? Coffin shaped nails are perfect for the active woman who wants long nails, as they are stronger and hold up better than stiletto shaped nails which tend to break easily.

What nail shape is most flattering?

If you have medium or long nails, oval, almond, and coffin shapes will suit you best. Use elongating nail shapes, such as almond, coffin, and oval, to lengthen and slenderize short and wide fingers. Ladies with fingers that are naturally long and slim should choose a square nail shape for a flattering effect.

Effective Nail Care

Most of the times we tend to overlook our nails when looking at our personal hygiene. This is however a very big mistake. The nails are just as important as any other part of the body and failing to take care of them can actually pose a health risk to you. Just like all other parts of the body, a healthy diet is essential to getting good nails but this is just the beginning.

When it comes to proper nail care, cleanliness is one of the most important factors. It is vital that you take the time to ensure that your nails are well cleaned. You could choose to clean them by yourself. Simply wash your hands using water and a gentle soap then gently scrub your nails using a nail scrub. Apart from ensuring that your nails remain beautiful and clean, this will also serve to ensure that your nails are rid of any and all bacteria.

You can also choose to have your nails cleaned by a professional. This is most probably the best idea as you can be sure that nothing will be left to chance. You can visit any of nail salons and have them professionally clean your nails for you.



Trimming your nails is also another very important aspect of nail care. Prior to trimming, warm some water and soak your nails for approximately five minutes. This will work very well to ensure that your nails and soft and it will in turn make it healthier, safer and less messy to trim the nails. Again, the option of visiting a nail salon to have your nails professionally trimmed is a viable one.

After soaking your nails, you should definitely take the time to take care of your cuticles. This is because at this point they will be yielding and soft and it will be very easy to do so. You should however not completely remove the cuticles from the nails. The main purpose of the cuticles is to keep bacteria from getting into your body. Completely removing them exposes your body to a lot of risk.

Get a cuticle stick and slowly and gently push back your cuticles. Having your cuticles remain pushed back also works very well to ensure that you never have to deal with any ragged cutting. This will eventually enhance the appearance of your cuticles. If you are not really sure about the best thing to do with your cuticles, it would be advisable for you to visit a professional nail salon to get further guidance.

NAILS OF AMERICA | Nail salon 46227
Address: 7421-B US 31, South St,
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: 317-882-8888