If you want to show off some incredible nail art, casket nails are a fun way to make a place to add some style to your fingertips. If you have been living under a rock, they are called “casket” because the shape is vaguely reminiscent of a coffin. But far from being spooky, casket nails are a wonderful way to have great nail art without having a nail that is too fragile. There are so many great designs that you can choose from, this article is going to show off 25 great ideas that you can go to your stylist with, and come away with nail art you love.
These are a great way to celebrate wintertime, and do it with a really classy touch. The accents that are given to a black nail are in the shapes of common wintertime themes, and the stylized snowmen are so cool.
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What fun these mostly white coffin nails are. Instead of boring solid white, these nails integrate a great organic pattern that you can customize for every nail if you want to. This gives you a lot of creative expression, and don't be afraid to add a dark jewel to really set the design off.
# 3 Golden Accent Flash Nails
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One of these nails is not like the other! And that is what makes them so interesting to look at. The glittery gold index finger is a real attention getter, and the intricate design on the ring finger is a pleasure to look at.
# 4 Rainbow Rhapsody Nails
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These nails love to shine and sparkle in the sun, and no matter how you look at them they will be amazing. This design uses lots of glitter and a paint that really catches the sun in a special way. If you want to have rainbows on your fingertips wherever you go, these are the way to do it.
# 5 Think Pink Coffin Nails
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These simple pink nails will work with just about anything, and they are going to be a lot easier to keep up at home if you want to save some money. If you want something that is elegant and doesn't stand out too much, these nails are just the thing for you.
# 6 Deep Pink Shimmertastic Nails
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It's the nail that stands out that really make this design special, and it shows you what a little bit of creativity can do for an otherwise normal nail design. The depth of the paint on the ring finger makes these nails really pop, and gives the whole hand tremendous life.
# 7 Abstract Black and Pink Moonbeam Nails
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What a wonderful mix of solid color, sparkles and abstract design. With such a nice mix of down-beat hues these nails are a treat to wear. The sleek purples blend well with the contrast on the ring finger, and the overall effect is extremely pleasing.
# 8 Delicate Storm Shine Nails
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This design is a treat for the eyes, and the use of jewels and flashy metallic glitter gives the design so much life and play. It is amazing to see how the contrasted nails play off one another, and the subtle application of flash to the pink jeweled nail is sublime.
# 9 Deep Diamond Gloss Pendant Nails
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There is only one word that can describe these nails and it is elegant. The glossy black paint perfectly frames the jewels, and this nail design will be smashing in any situation. The smaller jewels perfectly complement the main gem on the middle finger, and anyone would be stunned by this design's exceptional beauty.
# 10 Simple Ivory Tips Nails
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These simple, uniform nails are a great design for daily wear and won't cost you a fortune to keep up. They are right up front, and will be easy to touch up at home.
# 11 Midnight Tigress Golden Nails
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These nails mix a classic matte black with a touch of gold to give your hands a little bit of sparkle with a lot of elegance. A great choice for any occasion, and this design will go with almost anything.
# 12 Calypso Deep Shimmer Nails
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This if a fun tropical take on coffin nails. The glossy pink paint is set off by a deep blue glitter and some really attractive organic designs.
# 13 Deep Relief Diamond Nails
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The center of this design is a very cool two-tone paint job with some really subtle jewel work and molded shapes in the tips. A wonderful effect, and really low key unless you get close.
# 14 Fresh and Flashy Red Nails
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There is nothing wrong with keeping it simple, and this design shows just how much you can do with a V-shape and some glossy red paint. They will be easy to keep up, and look wonderful no matter where you go.
# 15 Fresh Fuchsia Kaleidoscope Nails
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The glossy, glittery rainbow paint is everything in this nail art. Color effects will be everywhere and the lighting you are in make this a wonderful design that will change all the time. If you want a simple to apply, but sexy and deep nail design, this is for you.
# 16 The Kitten's Whisker's Nails
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Meow! A little bit of creative paint work gives these pink nails a fun feline flair that is sure to keep people looking at you nail art. The ring finger is used to showcase the cat design, while the little finger get a pair of paws applied to it. How fun and feminine for anyone who loves cats!
# 17 Floating Dream Abstract Glitter Nails
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If you want to feature a little bit of eye-catching abstract art on your nails this design is a good way to go. The center of the design is the ring finger, and the little finger gets an incredible glitter applied to it. The overall effect is artistic and playful, and will be great at work or in any casual situation.
# 18 Ruby Pendant Glossy Ivory Nails
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This nail art blends some simple techniques with some intricate gem work on the index finger to give you are really interesting look with lots of gloss and sparkle. The normally vibrant ring finger is understated, and this help to showcase the index finger jewels even more.
# 19 Flirty Angles Glimmer Nails
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Neutral tones and abstract angles make this design very low-key, but with the application of a few jewels it really pops. The fingers are all different, and all of the tones are very unassuming. The overall effect is very young and lovely to look at.
# 20 Red Hot and Fire Deep Nails
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This nail art looks like glittery red paint until you get close, and then you can really see where the artist's skill came in. The Design work on the ring finger is breathtaking, and the subtle orange hues complement the shimmery red paint perfectly.
# 21 Glossy Jewel Golden Perfection Nails
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This design work takes a flat white paint and makes it dazzle with the application of jewels. The gold nail on each hand is really a stunning addition, and makes the whole design dance.
# 22 Translucent Midnight Nails
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Transparent designs can be a lot of fun, and this design shows you how to get a really interesting effect without using a lot of flashy colors or jewels. This is a really hip, easy to wear nail design that is great for younger women.
# 23 Peach Abstraction Fling Nails
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You can have a lot of fun with mixing solid colors and abstract design. These nails bring two complementary design elements together and show how well they go together.
# 24 Blue Royal Flash Nails
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This dark blue glossy paint is accented with a stripe of jewels on the ring finger of each hand, and the overall effect is so elegant. This paint is great on its own, but with a little bit of jazz it really comes into its own.
# 25 Golden Sunburst Pink Play Nails
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The shiny gold flake on the ring finger is really tastefully complemented by some minimal jewel work on the two surrounding fingers. This is a really simple to apply, yet daring nail design. Enjoy!
If you have been wearing the same boring nails for too long, coffin nails with any of these designs can really jazz up your style. Don't be afraid to try out some different color combos or mix up the design elements. Have fun and look great!
