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7. Burgundy Coffin Nails with Negative Space & Rhinestones

This look is pure modern glamour on long coffin nails. It features solid, glossy deep burgundy nails combined with accent nails that use a negative space technique. A nude or sheer pink base peeks through near the cuticle in a curved shape, outlined by the rich burgundy polish. Tiny rhinestones are delicately placed along the curve, adding a luxurious finishing touch. This is such a chic way to incorporate negative space into a dark manicure.

• Get the Look at Home:
  1. Prep your coffin nails and apply base coat ☍ . For the negative space nails, you might want a sheer pink or nude polish ☍ as the base, or just use the clear base coat.
  2. Apply two coats of glossy burgundy polish ☍ to the solid color nails.
  3. For the negative space nails: This is the trickiest part. You can either freehand the burgundy shape using a nail art brush, leaving the curved area near the cuticle bare/nude, or use curved nail vinyls/stickers as guides. Apply the burgundy polish carefully around the guide or along your freehand line. You’ll likely need two coats for opacity. Remove any guides while the polish is still wet.
  4. Let the burgundy polish dry completely.
  5. Apply tiny dots of nail gem glue ☍ or clear top coat along the curved line where the burgundy meets the nude base.
  6. Use a wax pencil or a slightly dampened dotting tool ☍ to pick up small clear or silver rhinestones ☍ and place them onto the glue dots.
  7. Carefully apply a glossy top coat ☍ over the entire nail, making sure to seal the edges of the rhinestones without covering their facets too much (dabbing top coat around them can work well).