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11 Of The Cutest Fall Nail Designs For Coffin Tips
From chocolate browns to oxblood ombré.
When you plop down into your manicurist’s chair, you’re first asked to settle on a nail shape. Oval? Square? Stiletto? You’ve got options aplenty, but maybe you’ll consider coffin nails, aka the square-ish nails that get narrower toward the tip. Coffin nails have been popular for years, and they aren’t going away anytime soon — why would they? As for a design, the options there are truly limitless, but if you’re one to switch up your manis with the seasons, then you’re probably thinking cozy autumn vibes. To help inspire your next set, Bustle rounded up 11 of the most mesmerizing fall coffin nail designs.
Expect pumpkin spice-inspired manicures, tips that showcase Y2K-era trends, others that conjure all the feels of sipping hot chocolate on a chilly night, and plenty of dark and dramatic burgundy hues. Oh, and if you’re of the philosophy that Halloween planning should start immediately after Labor Day, then you’re in luck. You’ll find a couple of Halloween-inspired manicures thrown in for some spooky good fun. We’re talking coffin nails, after all.
Ahead of your next salon visit, peruse these super cute fall-themed coffin nail designs that are sure to get your wheels turning and inspire your next mani.
1Brown French Tips
French manicures are a forever classic. For an autumnal iteration, look to this version that showcases gradient shades of brown that move from creamy beige to milky chocolate.
2Luxury Logos
True to Y2K-inspired style, luxury logo-stamped manis are popping up all over the place, and this set mixes the Dior insignia with leaves for a funky fall design.
4Sage Green Graphics
Graphics and decals are having a moment, and this on-trend sage green mani — featuring flames, checker print, and emoji-like faces — nod to autumn in a subtle yet playful way.
5Spiderwebs & Deep Purple
Get a jump on Halloween with these coffin nails that feature spooky yet chic spiderwebs and decor overlaid on dramatic purple glitter nail polish.
7Milk Chocolate
Earthy browns for fall are classic for a reason, and this mani adds a playful pop with one simply drawn black heart on an accent nail.
8Moody Cosmic Design
Celebrity nail artist Sonya Belakhlef previously told Bustle that all things celestial will be trending come fall 2022. This mani, with its cosmic swirls and star-like glitter, makes for the perfect fantastical fall set.
9Oxblood Ombré
These coffin nails truly deliver on that dramatic fall feeling with an ombré polish application that bleeds from red to oxblood to black.
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