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Chevron Nails

Chevron nails are a popular nail art that features a V-shaped pattern. This nail design is also known as V-shaped nails. Chevron nails are fairly easy to do at home, which makes them one of the most popular nail designs. It is an elegant and trendy nail style and can be customized according to your needs, especially if you want them to match the color of your outfit. You just need to choose a color that suits you best and then draw straight lines with a polish brush at an angle from left to right or vice versa, depending on which side you want your chevron nails on. It is perfect for women and men who love to have a bold look. This design is suitable for any occasion and season and will give you a great look.
Although chevron patterns are most commonly seen in fashion, there are many different variations that can be used for decorating nails with various motifs, like stars. You can have just one color on your nails, or you can have multiple colors combined together to create a unique look. When choosing a color scheme for your chevron nail design, think about what colors go well together and which ones will complement each other nicely. You can also choose a theme, such as pastel shades or bright colors, that will work well with this type of design. Chevron nails look best with shapes like square, squoval, or stiletto.
Chevron nail designs are a fresh and fun take on nails. Whether you're going for a bold look or something more subtle, V-shaped nails are a great choice for you. That is why we gathered some ideas for inspiration to start.

The Best Chevron Nail Art Ideas

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Chevron Nails?

Chevron Glitter Nails
Chevron Mismatched Nails
Chevron Neon Nails
Chevron Pastel Nails
Chevron Chrome Nails
Chevron and Flower Nail Designs
Double V French Nails

Chevron and Sparkle Nails
Chevron French Nails
Chevron and Bow Nail Designs
Chevron Negative Space Nails
Chevron and Animal Print Nails
Chevron Nails with Rhinestones
Double French and V-shaped Nail Designs

Chevron Toe Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for V-Shaped Nails

There are many different ways to paint chevrons on your nails, and the important thing is to pick colors that work well together. All in all, choosing which colors go best together can be a little tricky, but it's not impossible!
The first step is to choose two or three colors that you like. You can also use one color and add others as accents. Next, decide how many colors you want to use. If you're going for an accent nail, it's better to stick with just one or two accent nails so that they don't overpower the rest of your design.
If you're looking to do a simple chevron design on nails, then there are two color schemes that work well: monochromatic or contrasting. A monochromatic nail design uses only one color, often with white tips. This is great if you want something subtle and understated—but you can also try out the contrasting method by using two different colors that are opposite on the color wheel (for example, pink and green).
If you're feeling more adventurous, though, there are lots of ways to make your chevron nail designs stand out from the crowd—even if they're just as easy to do! You could try using a gradient effect in your base coat or adding glitter to any part of the design.

Here are some of the most popular color combinations for chevron nail designs:

Pink and white nails
White and gold nails
Pink and silver nails
Blue and white nails
Black and white nails
Nude and white nails
Black and gold nails
Orange and white nails

Gray and black nails
Nude and black nails
Silver and white nails
Purple and silver nails
Pink and blue nails
Pink and gold nails
Red and gold nails
Colorful nails

Chevron Long Nails

Peach Fuzz Chevron Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1883
Peach Fuzz Chevron Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1883

V-shaped Matte Nails
V-shaped Matte Nails

Fasia.nails

V-shaped Coffin Nails
V-shaped Coffin Nails

Fasia.nails

Black and Silver Feather Nails
Black and Silver Feather Nails

Klamaja

Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966
Outlined Pastel Nails | Modern Nails - NB2966

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails Chevron Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1793
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails Chevron Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1793

Diagonal Gold Chrome Nail Design
Diagonal Gold Chrome Nail Design

Amanda.sudolll

Lace and Heart Design French Manicure | Wedding Nails - NB4621
Lace and Heart Design French Manicure | Wedding Nails - NB4621

Tips for Chevron Nail Designs

Pick a base color that matches your skin tone and style. You can choose a warm or cool tone, depending on your personal preference.

Choose an accent color that complements the base color but stands out enough to be noticed. This will be used for the lines in the chevron design as well as other details such as dots and stars (which can also be added).

Make sure your chevron stripes are very straight. You can use a ruler or another straight edge to help you with this if necessary.

Don't use too much polish, or you'll end up with thick lines instead of thin ones!

When you're considering a chevron design, remember that the width of your nail should be the same size as your chevron. This will help to balance out the design and make it look more even.

Chevron Short Nails

Little Hearts French
Little Hearts French

Klamaja

Bridal Shower Chevron Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-89
Bridal Shower Chevron Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-89

Coral and Gray Chevron Nail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-549
Coral and Gray Chevron Nail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-549

Short Coffin Coral Nails with Silver Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-577
Short Coffin Coral Nails with Silver Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-577

French and Cuffs
French and Cuffs

Nailartbychlo

Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563

Nail Design and Art / Chevron Nails
Glitter V-shaped French Nails | French Manicure - NB3326
Glitter V-shaped French Nails | French Manicure - NB3326

Valentine Nails with Hearts and Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2795
Valentine Nails with Hearts and Glitter Design | Valentine Nails - NB2795

Embellished Peach Fuzz V-shaped Nails Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1893
Embellished Peach Fuzz V-shaped Nails Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1893

Peach Fuzz V-shaped Nails Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1884
Peach Fuzz V-shaped Nails Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1884

Chevron Nails and Hearts for Valentine
Chevron Nails and Hearts for Valentine

Matuszewsk.a

Glossy Modern V-shaped Nails
Glossy Modern V-shaped Nails

Project_paznokcie

V-shaped Matte Nails
V-shaped Matte Nails

Fasia.nails

V-shaped Coffin Nails
V-shaped Coffin Nails

Fasia.nails

Micro Chevron Nail with Dots | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6674
Micro Chevron Nail with Dots | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6674

Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938

Goth Easter Nails with Chevron Tips | Easter Nails - NB3652
Goth Easter Nails with Chevron Tips | Easter Nails - NB3652

Short Coffin Coral Nails with Silver Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-577
Short Coffin Coral Nails with Silver Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-577

Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563

Coral and Gray Chevron Nail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-549
Coral and Gray Chevron Nail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-549

Pink and Silver Chevron Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-539
Pink and Silver Chevron Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-539

Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535

Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330

Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329

Chevron French Manicure for Office | Professional Nails - NB3055
Chevron French Manicure for Office | Professional Nails - NB3055

Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails with Hearts and Chevron Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1902
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails with Hearts and Chevron Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1902

Peach Fuzz Chevron Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1883
Peach Fuzz Chevron Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1883

Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails Chevron Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1793
Peach Fuzz Butterfly Nails Chevron Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1793

Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1778
Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails with Holly Leaf | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1778

Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1774
Chevron Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1774

Chevron Nails with Four-leaf Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1472
Chevron Nails with Four-leaf Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1472

Bridal Shower Nude Chevron Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-100
Bridal Shower Nude Chevron Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-100

Bridal Shower Chevron Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-89
Bridal Shower Chevron Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-89

Earthy Tone Chevron Nails
Earthy Tone Chevron Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Chevron Blue and Leopard Design
Chevron Blue and Leopard Design

Minea.nails

Green Chevron with Glitter Lines
Green Chevron with Glitter Lines

Matuszewsk.a

Minimal Chevron Design
Minimal Chevron Design

Korelviktoria

Shiny Double V French Nails
Shiny Double V French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Bright V-Shaped French
Bright V-Shaped French

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Neon Chevron French
Neon Chevron French

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Edge-shaped Nails with Ombre Tips
Edge-shaped Nails with Ombre Tips

Molnar.mariann

Gold Chevron Nails
Gold Chevron Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Chevron and Sparkle Nails
Chevron and Sparkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Rainbow Theme Chevron Nails
Rainbow Theme Chevron Nails

Nailartbychlo

Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails
Bugs Bunny Valentine Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Blue and White Winter Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6623
Blue and White Winter Nails Design | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6623

Pearl Pink Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5420
Pearl Pink Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5420

Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408

Stiletto Nails with Silver Edges | Outline Nails - NB5392
Stiletto Nails with Silver Edges | Outline Nails - NB5392

Dark Spider Gel Nail Design with Black Edges | Outline Nails - NB5375
Dark Spider Gel Nail Design with Black Edges | Outline Nails - NB5375

FAQs:

A few tools can be used to create a chevron design on nails. Among them are chevron nail stencils or tapes. There are also chevron nail art brushes to help create a precise and clean chevron design. Additionally, some nail art pens and striping tapes can be used.
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