12 Dead Serious Ways to Wear Coffin Nails

Because long nails give you more to work with.

By Sam Escobar, Woman's Day

Long nail lovers, rejoice! This long, tapered shape with a flat top — a.k.a. "ballerina nails" — is totally on-trend. Check out these gorgeous designs, ranging from simple (dare we say, practical?) to totally extravagant.
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Sparkly Accent Nail

If you're going to bother with an accent nail, you might as well go BIG. Dress up your ring finger with glitter polish, crystals, and rhinestones.

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What you'll need: nail crystals (amazon.com)

Dramatic Gradient

Here's the perfect look for when you want to add color to your nails but are afraid of commitment.

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What you'll need: nail brush (amazon.com)
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Extra Long Coffin Nails

Sure, typing might be nearly impossible with these tips but at least you'll have gorgeous Instagram pics.

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What you'll need: matte top coat (amazon.com)

Neon Nails

Add some color to your life — and your nails — with neon nails, glitter, and rhinestone studs.

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What you'll need: neon yellow nail polish (amazon.com)
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Laced Up

Paint an elegant lacy pattern on your accent nail, then dress the rest of your mani up with pretty studded embellishments.

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What you'll need: nail rhinestones (amazon.com)
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Dripping in Gold

Go luxe by painting your two center nails a glitzy shade of gold, then leaving the rest a creamy white.

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What you'll need: white nail polish (amazon.com)

Baby Blue Nails

Just because your nails are ultra-long doesn't mean they have to be dramatic. This soft pastel blue shade keeps the manicure subtle — and perfect for stacking delicate rings.

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What you'll need: blue nail polish (amazon.com)

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Rosy Nails

Match your mani to your favorite lipstick with a rosy nail polish in a satin finish.

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What you'll need: rose nail polish (amazon.com)

Gold Glitter Nails

Holographic, metallic nails are totally trending. Why not take your shimmer to the next level with this long, strong shape?

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What you'll need: gold glitter nail polish (amazon.com)
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Matte Nails

Playing with texture keeps things fun, so skip the glossy topcoat and instead try a matte finish. Then, add a cool statement nail to each hand.

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Lovely Lilac Nails

A sweet, flattering shade of pale purple looks beautiful with this long, feminine shape. Add an on-trend round-faced watch and a few shiny rings to make this look ultra-luxe.

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What you'll need: lilac nail polish (amazon.com)
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Blue Moon Nails

High-shine nails in a chic bold cobalt shade? Yes, please.

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What you'll need: blue nail polish (amazon.com)

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