What that means: long, taperednailsthat end with a sharp square tip.

What are coffin nails?

Coffin nails are sometimes confused with the equally popularballerina nails, which are named for their likeness to slippers.

A photo of hands taking a selfie with a phone. The hands have a blue coffin nail manicure.

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If coffin nails look familiar, probably because of Kylie Jenner.

So if you’re getting coffins, don’t hold back on the nail art.

A photo of long coffin nails. The nail bed is pink and the tips are a textured red.

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How long are coffin nails?

A photo of hands taking a selfie with a phone. The hands have a blue coffin nail manicure.

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If they’re too short, they can look a little stumpy."

So if acrylics or extensions are a no-go for you, coffin nails might not be in your future.

For first time members of the Coffin Club, Vong advises starting with a medium-length.

A photo of hands wearing extralong coffin nails. The bed is clear and the design is rainbow colors.

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Don’t overdo it.

“With long nails, everything changes: from how you pick up things, to how you cook.

Long nails are a lifestyle.”

A white French tip coffin nail manicure on a hand that’s on the beach.

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The good news: if you start with a medium-length tip, you don’t need a full build-out.

Need some coffinnail art ideas?

This textured set was created using acrylic, dip, and ombre nail foundation.

A photo of a hand with a coffin nail manicure. The design is a swirl of opaque and clear white polish.

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This medium-length mani could be just the way to ease into the new style.

Love the coffin shape, but want to keep it clean, simple, and matte?

Here she flexes her coffin skills with a natural ombre finish.

A photo of hands with a coffin nail manicure. The nail bed is clear and the tips are a mixture of pink purple and blue

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Depending on your lifestyle, your coffin set can last anywhere between two and six weeks, says Hunty.

“Overtime, the sharp edges will soften and round-out with wear,” he adds.

Here, Hunty shows us a graphic French tip coffin design.

A photo of short coffin nails. It is a clear French manicure with a red heart in the middle.

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It’s the price you pay to be a baddie."

Not ready to commit to a coffin, but want to try something similar?

We get it a new shape can be intimidating.

In that case, Shropsire, England-based nail artistAimee Linkrecommends a square or a squoval shape.

So, are you ready to release your inner Kylier Jenner with a fresh set offall coffin nails?