Is there an easy way to shape coffin nails?

[Cheyenne]

I have been watching tons of YouTube Videos on shaping coffin nails. Im getting so frustrated because it looks so much easier than it actually is. I keep getting a nail that is uneven on one side. Does anybody know how to get the perfect coffin shape without fiing too much off of one side?

 

[blossom]

I do a stiletto then blunt the tip x

 

[Meltot]

I have been watching tons of YouTube Videos on shaping coffin nails. Im getting so frustrated because it looks so much easier than it actually is. I keep getting a nail that is uneven on one side. Does anybody know how to get the perfect coffin shape without fiing too much off of one side?

I have the same problem.

 

[Layla90]

I can never get it right either [emoji23][emoji85]

 

[pinknsparkly]

I cut each side of tip with nail clippers to minimise amount of filing then file from underneath get them even every time. I prefer to call them ballerina nails.

 

[blossom]

I cut each side of tip with nail clippers to minimise amount of filing then file from underneath get them even every time. I prefer to call them ballerina nails.

So do I - much more appealing!!

 

[Emily S]

I do a stiletto then blunt the tip x

I found this to be too rounded.

I tend to keep my file more upright when doing coffin shaped than I do with a stiletto.

Stiletto I file more underneath and round whereas coffin is a 90°angle straight down...

Very hard to explain! :o

 

[blossom]

Yes I know what you mean, my coffins are probs a bit less coffin like lol

 

[justanailaddict]

just go slowly when you're filing.. I find it helps to flip the hand over to look at the nail from under between filing

 

[VeryBusyBunny]

Have you tried drawing a small line in the middle at the tip and then slowly filing?

 

[fluffy26]

I like to call them ballet shaped, sounds much more appealing, & my clients get a better idea of the shape with this name! I tend to do a square then taper it in at an angle towards the tip if that makes sense!?

 

[Cheyenne]

I cut each side of tip with nail clippers to minimise amount of filing then file from underneath get them even every time. I prefer to call them ballerina nails.

Thank you, im gonna try this method. I always file from the side and they always come out curved