If a traditional French tip is in your regular nail rotation, consider switching things up at your next salon visit. The black tips are different enough to garner attention, but the neutral, classic shade remains close to the original.French tips are most common on an oval or rounded nail shape, but they look just as chic squared off. For some extra spice, switch up the tip design: Find the midpoint of your nail, then draw a straight line to one side (the thickness is up to you) before repeating this process on the other side. Fill in the outlines with gray and black polish, et voilà: You have a manicure that's both sophisticated and playful.