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Long coffin builder gel nails in a deep burgundy with a glossy finish.

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Coffin · LongDarkMinimalIncludes extension

Long coffin burgundy, deep winter

A statement winter set. Dark full-coverage builder gel masks tip wear and looks fresh longer than sheer colours.

Skill level
Best for salon
Maintenance
High maintenance

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Long coffin extension, deep burgundy full-coverage builder gel, glossy top, reinforced apex.
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Who this look suits

Nail bed shape

Coffin (ballerina) shape needs length to read correctly. It suits medium to long nail beds and looks most balanced on narrow to medium-width nail plates. On short or wide beds, the tapered sides can make the nail look pinched.

Finger length

Coffin shape creates the illusion of longer, slimmer fingers. It works especially well if you feel your fingers are on the shorter or wider side and you want a lengthening effect.

What to expect at the salon

Appointment time

Expect 75 to 90 minutes for a full set with long coffin extensions. The extra time goes into building the apex and refining the shape. Infills take 45 to 60 minutes. Full-coverage colour adds about 10 minutes for the additional colour layers.

What to bring

Show the “tell your nail tech” text above. If you have a specific reference photo, bring that too. For bold colours like this, confirm the exact shade with your tech before they start — “true red” and “blue-red” read very differently on the nail.

Maintenance and wear

How it wears over time

High-maintenance: the length or colour means regrowth and tip wear are more visible. Book infills at 2.5 to 3 weeks and budget for a full removal and redo every 8 to 10 weeks. Darker colours make the regrowth line more visible. If seeing the natural nail at the cuticle bothers you, book infills closer to the 3-week mark.

Best season and occasion

Deep tones work year-round but feel especially right in autumn and winter. They also photograph well under warm indoor lighting for events.

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