With their attractive shape, the Ballerina Nails are reminiscent of the shoes of a ballet dancer. They are characterized by a wider base and narrower sides that taper slightly. However, the tip itself is just filed - unlike stiletto nails, for example. The trendy nail shape has become famous thanks to stars such as Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Rihanna.

DIY: Make your own ballerina nails in 3 steps 🎀

What looks complicated is actually quite simple: the ballerina nails can easily be filed into shape at home. The perfect starting point for ballerina nails are the timeless square nails. This nail design is traditionally worn long, but shorter versions are also possible. The short ballerina nails in subtle, elegant colors are also suitable for wedding guests, among other things. To create the shape of the ballerina nails, the sides of the nail are first filed straight - be careful not to file any curves or buffer them too much, because the extraordinary look depends on its concise lines. Towards the tip, the side lines converge slightly in the last third. The tip itself is filed flat.

1. File the sides straight
2. Taper the last third towards the tip
3. File the tip straight

Which colors for ballerina nails?

Delicate and soft nude tones from pink to cream to beige go particularly well with the ballerina nails. The British royals have shown the way: Duchesses Kate and Megan rely on these soft nuances for an elegant appearance. On Ballerina Nails, these colors ensure a harmonious appearance and are reminiscent of the powdery colors of tutus, silk ribbons and satin ballet shoes. This delicate play of colors is particularly popular in matt or milky versions. Nail designer Stefanie also recommends using nude tones for this unusual nail shape - this makes the look suitable for everyday use! Nevertheless, the ballerina nails are suitable for almost all other nail trends and also offer plenty of scope for elaborate nail art, such as the popular geometric patterns.

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Ballerina Nails: 6 questions for nail designer Stefanie

The unusual shape of the Ballerina Nails attracts attention. Many women like this look with their elegant appearance and feminine touch - but when and how should you wear ballerina nails correctly?

ND24: Are ballerina nails suitable for a wedding?
Nail designer Stefanie: When designing nails for the wedding, the basic rule is that the bride should wear what suits her style. If you like to wear long nails in your everyday life, you don't have to do without them at your wedding. The exclusive ballerina nails are rarely chosen by my customers for weddings and are therefore not considered wedding classics, but they still look good when they match the rest of their outfit.

ND24: Who does Ballerina Nails suit?
Nail designer Stefanie: This nail shape looks delicate, ensures slim fingers and hands and creates length. That's why it's particularly suitable for wearers with wider nail beds or shorter fingers.

ND24: What can I do if I want to change the Ballerina Nails again?
Nail designer Stefanie: Length matters here - very long nails can easily be filed into a different shape. Shorter ballerina nails must first be made into a shorter nail shape as they offer little scope for further filing.

ND24: Ballerina nails in the office – is that possible?
Nail designer Stefanie: Most of my customers can't wear ballerina nails to the office because their length and eye-catching shape can make them too noticeable. Many customers choose this great trend for their vacation or for a special event like New Year's Eve to try something different.

ND24: Can you create ballerina nails with natural nails?
Nail designer Stefanie: In principle, ballerina nails can be created with a healthy natural nail. However, in order to be able to file the shape, a certain length is required. How stable the natural nails are then depends on the individual nail health. This also applies to natural ballerina style nails that are covered with Shellac. The easiest and most durable way to implement the trend is with artificial nails made of gel or acrylic. Here the tip can easily be filed into the appropriate shape.

ND24: Your favorite colors for ballerina nails?
Nail designer Stefanie: Personally, I think ballerina nails in the trendy nude tones are most beautiful - the relatively concise shape has a soft, gentle look and underlines femininity.

Feminine and delicate: Ballerina Nails

Nail designer Stefanie finds the ballerina nails interesting because they are not classics, they set unusual accents and are a nice alternative to the well-known nail shapes. With dancing lightness, these nails create a modern nail design. Due to their shape, ballerina nails are reminiscent of the classic ballet pointe shoes, which is where the delicate look gets its name. The nails are also known by the English synonym Coffin Nails, i.e. coffin nails, because with a little imagination they are also reminiscent of the traditional shape of a coffin. They represent an extreme nail shape that is still firm and does not have too sharp tips - perfect for a more active everyday life.

• Ballerina nails
• Coffin Nails