"Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that butter yellow is the color of spring and summer 2024. We’re seeing the sunny hue on handbags, incorporated into summer dresses, and as of late, as a trending nail color. Take one scroll through your Instagram or Pinterest feeds and one thing will be apparent: Butter yellow nails are definitely here.
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It’s rare to find a manicure shade that feels totally unexpected, and butter yellow is basically made for wearing with tons of gold jewelry while gripping an iced latte out in the sunshine. Plus, if you choose a lighter version of the summer-y hue, it’s also subtle enough to be considered a neutral.
We’ve rounded up the best butter yellow nails to use as inspiration the next time you head to the nail salon, plus our current favorite butter yellow nail polishes.
1. Light Butter Yellow Nails
We love this super-soft butter yellow shade on a short nail. It has the subtlety of a neutral, but with a little extra oomph.
2. Chrome Butter Yellow Nails
If there was a mantra for fun nails these days, it would be “just add chrome!” Chrome plus butter yellow makes for the perfect summer set.
3. Neon Butter Yellow Nails
These bright, shiny, banana-split-colored nails basically look like they were made to be holding an iced latte in the summertime.
4. Warm Butter Yellow Nails
We’re obsessed with the warmer undertone of this dreamy yellow hue. This set is simple, sunny, and eye-catching.
5. Limoncello Yellow Nails
For a creamy, lemony twist on butter yellow, choose a shade in a brighter, more saturated hue.
6. Butter Yellow with Bee Details
How cute is this little bee design on these stunning French tips? This is the kind of set you’ll want to show off to all of your friends.
7. Sunny Yellow Nails
These bright yellow nails totally scream “summer.” They’ll pair perfectly with all of your summer dresses and denim shorts
8. Yellow French with Flowers
If you can’t decide between a classic yellow French manicure or some sweet yellow florals, take it as a sign that you should combine them.
Our Favorite Butter Yellow Nail Polish
