There aren't many different nail tip styling alternatives to the classic round French shape, but this is one that caught on years ago and remains popular today.

Chevron manicures are the nail style named after the big American gas company whose corporate logo has a "V" shape. Chevron French nails have the tips painted white in a "V" shape.

This is a colored Chevron French Manicure with typical white-tipped nails but also metallic magenta nail polish instead of plain matte pink on the nail bed. These two colors show dramatic contrast but it's a very elegant look with lots of "personality."

It's a good two-tone choice for a teen girl going to prom who needs a little more creativity and color in her manicure than the old French styles.