22 Coffin Nail Ideas for February, From Glass Nails to Puffy Heart Accents
Unlike your usual square and rounded tips, coffin nails are the perfect way to embrace something different and unexpected. The shape is typically long and tapered, with flat, square edges—which leaves plenty of room for inventive designs. Whether you’re experimenting with color, texture, or some combination of both, the possibilities for nail art on coffin-shaped tips are endless. This makes them the perfect canvas for the inspired, unconventional energy that Aquarians bring every February.
Ahead, find 22 coffin nail ideas for February, from Valentine’s Day-inspired designs to whimsical looks. There’s truly something for everyone, no matter what astrological sign you may be.
Pink Chrome
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Topping off XL coffin-shaped nails with a chromatic pink finish is the perfect way to embrace Valentine’s Day energy with a little bit of edge. Match it with your makeup for a monochromatic date night look.
Icy Flames
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A fire burns the brightest at its base, and these blue flame tips bring that heat to your nails in a way that feels winter-appropriate. Plus, the icy shade looks just as good paired with gold jewelry as it does next to similarly cool-toned silver.
Tropical Ice
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Dreaming of spring break? This coffin-shaped mani pairs tropical motifs with a silver-blue polish that feels like a mid-February vacation for your fingertips. We especially love the subtle sparkle from the iridescent finish and the sparse rhinestone accents.
Puffy Accents
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‘Tis the season of puffer coats, so why not try puffer nails, too? The bubbled texture on these 3D hearts makes them feel far more unique than your usual design. Plus, they’d look just as stunning in any shade as they do in this playful bright pink.
Pink Jelly Glitter
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Coffin nails make a great canvas for jelly polish thanks to their extended lengths, which leave plenty of room for light to shine through. Try a bubblegum pink shade topped with glitter to mimic this flirty look for February.
Naked Neutrals
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While most coffin nail designs tend to be over the top, there’s something to be said about the classic elegance of a shorter, paired-back version. Already on board with a more minimalist theme? One Ms. Jennifer Lopez, showed off a near-identical mani last month.
Gem-Encrusted Rainbow Nails
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Embrace the creative energy of Aquarius season by copying this maximalist mani. Between the rainbow of shades, the see-through tips, and the huge encrusted jewels, it’s truly unlike anything we’ve ever seen.
Conversation Heart Art
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Let your nails do the talking with charming conversation heart art. While recreating this look may require a professional touch, the best part is that you can personalize each heart with the message of your choice. It’s a playful twist on “talk to the hand”—with a little extra love.
Color-Blocked Cyber Coffins
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Coffin-shaped nails lend themselves well to color blocking, and this diffused pink-and-red combo serves as proof. Give them a more cyber, futuristic feel by adding outlines in a darker shade—like this chromatic silver.
Airbrushed Hearts
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There’s something particularly wintery and romantic about these airbrushed hearts, which look like they’ve been drawn into freshly fallen snow. To create the look yourself, start with a deep base coat on your tips (we love this oxblood shade), apply a few small heart stickers, and lightly dab on a sheer layer of white polish with a sponge. Once it’s dry, remove the stickers and frost the transition point with a subtle coat of glitter.
Turquoise Chrome
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Aquarians are often associated with the color turquoiseand this chromatic coffin-shaped look is a great way to experiment with the shade. Top it off with 3D art in iridescent pink for a mani that’s just as eccentric as the astrological sign itself.
Unlaced Tips
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Swap your usual flirty February mani for something slightly more risqué, a la this sultry look. The black-and-red combo and coffin-shaped tips are sexy enough on their own, but the metal eyelets—which look like they’ve been unlaced—take things to a whole other level.
Water, Water Everywhere
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Though Aquarius is technically an air sign, it’s represented by the water bearer—which makes this oceanic mani feel highly apropos. Between the blue-green shades, the watercolor application, and the 3D dew drop designs, it’s a triple-threat of all things Aquarian.
Iridescent Amethyst
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Amethyst is the birthstone of February, but you don’t need to celebrate a birthday this month to channel its energy in your manicure. The rich purple gem symbolizes intuition and spiritual awareness—both of which feel especially fitting as we step into a new year. Wear it as a sleek single shade or elevate the look with pearl accents for a touch of extra sparkle.
Classic Red Coffin Nails
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If ever there was a time to test out red nail theory, February is it. Try a shiny, true red on top of medium-length coffin tips for a mani that will give your suitors something stunning to look at.
Liquid Chrome
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Lean into the cool tones of the season with a molten metallic mani. The pairing of white and silver gives off major winter wonderland vibes, and the melted molten shapes create a cool contrast on top of angular coffin tips.
Dark Valentine
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This deep red mani is unlike your usual cutesy heart art. It mimics the look of an actual heart (as in, the organ) with sculptural 3D shapes and, of course, blood-red polish. Something about the hauntingly beautiful design—and the fact that it was created on top of long, sharpened tips—evokes a feeling of forbidden love. It’s the Romeo and Juliet of nail art, if you will.
Pink and Red Geometric
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A pink-and-red February manicure doesn’t have to be so literal. This graphic print—which looks straight out of the ’60s—pairs the romantic tones more fashionably. The secret to keeping things mod, yet modern? Incorporating black, white, and neutral accents while experimenting with unexpected shapes.
Patent Leather Love
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Put a Valentine’s Day spin on Charli XCX’s iconic black patent leather mani by adding heart-shaped gems for a bold contrast. The mix of edgy polish and sparkling embellishments feels unexpected in the best possible way.
Studded Red Tips
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Bring a little punk rock into the bleakest month of the year with some studded coffin tips. A bright red base and elongated lines will make the design especially eye-catching.
Bejeweled Texture
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This dazzling, bedazzled look proves there’s no such thing as too many Valentine-themed accents. The combination of colors, textures, and sparkle makes this look feel like a full-blown party on your nails.
Blown Glass Nails
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Add some texture to aura nails by decorating them with clear builder gel designs. Combined with the hazy effect of the watercolor polish underneath and the super-shiny finish, the overall look feels reminiscent of beautifully blown glass.
