Classic Depth Coffin French
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coffin · salon-easy · classy · event
Before the micro French there was this: a proper white tip running about a third of the nail, unapologetically visible from across a room. The micro version replaced it because it was subtler, but subtlety was never the point of a full-depth French — and on a medium coffin, where the flat tip gives the white a real surface to occupy, it looks bold and slightly retro rather than dated. It is the French for a wedding guest or a very good lunch.
“Warm sheer pink base with a deep classic white French tip along a straight smile line, glossy, medium coffin.”
by Haider Ali · updated august 28, 2026 · ai-crafted concept image · our policy
How this look is done
- 01Base coat, then two thin coats of a warm sheer base over the whole nail.
- 02Mark where the white should start — a third up the nail — and keep that depth identical on all ten.
- 03Paint the smile line in two strokes from the outer edges inward, then fill the tip solid white.
- 04Tidy the curve with a fine brush and remover, then glossy top coat over everything.
Who it suits
Anyone with medium to long nails who wants the French to be visible rather than implied. The warm sheer base flatters warm and olive undertones especially, and coffin is the shape that carries the depth best.
How it wears
A deep tip means more white sitting on the wear edge, so this chips sooner than a micro French — about a week before the tips need attention. Consistent depth across all ten nails is what keeps it looking professional.
Softer or bolder
Halve the depth for a modern French, or take the same depth in cream rather than white for something softer and less stark.
