.jpg)
Almond Nails
VS
.jpg)
Coffin / Ballerina Nails
Almond Nails vs Coffin / Ballerina Nails — a detailed comparison to help you pick your perfect nail shape
Almond Nails vs Coffin / Ballerina Nails — a detailed comparison to help you pick your perfect nail shape
Almond and coffin are the two most popular tapered nail shapes in 2026 — both elongate fingers and look stunning in photos. The key difference lies in the tip: almond ends in a soft rounded peak, while coffin has a flat, squared-off edge. This choice affects not just aesthetics but also durability, nail art potential, and everyday practicality.
Almond Nails vs Coffin / Ballerina Nails
Tip shape: almond = rounded peak, coffin = flat squared edge
Maintenance: almond is moderate, coffin requires regular fills
Nail art: coffin's flat tip offers more design surface area
Choose almond for a universally flattering, elegant look that works for both daily life and special occasions. Choose coffin if you want maximum nail art canvas, love bold Instagram-worthy styles, and don't mind higher maintenance. Almond is the safer everyday pick; coffin is the bigger style statement.
Both are top-tier trending shapes. Almond leads slightly in everyday salon requests, while coffin dominates on social media and celebrity culture.
They have similar durability (both ⭐⭐⭐), but almond's rounded tip distributes stress more evenly, making it slightly less prone to breakage at the tip compared to coffin's flat edge.
Yes, if your nails are long enough. Simply file the rounded almond tip flat to create the coffin shape. Going from coffin to almond is even easier — just round off the flat edge.
Compare shapes, find your perfect match, and browse 2,400+ designs
← Back to Nail Shapes Hub.jpg)
.jpg)