Spring has sprung, and though the weather may not always affirm that fact, ’tis the season for sunnier fashion and beauty looks. Florals and pastels are fair game this time of year. And even if you’re not ready to revamp your wardrobe, you can update your look with a fresh manicure. It’s time to ditch the deep wine reds and chocolate browns in favor of happier options. In a sea of lighter, brighter shades, butter yellow is undeniably the color of the season.
The pale, milky shade sits somewhere between a neutral and a pastel, injecting a dose of sunshine into whatever it’s paired with. You can pair butter yellow with another bright pastel, incorporate it into an otherwise neutral nail look as a French tip, or keep it simple. A coat of chrome adds elegance and glamour, while a floral accent nail brings femininity. Alternatively, add a swirl of a contrasting color, like chocolate brown or baby blue, for a bit of funk. One thing’s for sure, the creamy, understated hue goes with just about everything. Ahead, find 15 butter-yellow nail looks to inspire your next manicure.
3D French
Butter yellow tips bring more impact on a long almond-shaped nail. And 3D gel designs bring texture into the mix.
Plain
For a springy take on a neutral manicure, try a muted butter yellow color. It goes with everything and brings to mind sunnier days ahead.
Chrome
To up the ante, top off your yellow mani with a coat of chrome polish. It makes the bright, sunny color shine that much more.
Spring Florals
Pale butter yellow tips make for a fun take on a French manicure. Adding a pastel floral design over top makes this the epitome of spring.
Chrome French
There’s something so elegant about a chrome French manicure. It’s polished and feminine, especially in butter yellow, with a floral accent nail.
Chili Peppers
Spice things up with chili pepper decals. The bright red design pops against the milky yellow base color.
Hibiscus
If you prefer a small dose of the trendy color, try a neutral base color with a yellow accent flower. These hibiscus designs are placed organically, as opposed to being perfectly centered, which adds to the understated appeal.
Blue and Yellow
Nothing says spring quite like pastels, and butter yellow and baby blue play off of each other perfectly. The daisy accent nail is the cherry on top.
Lavender Butter
Another satisfying color combination to try is butter yellow and lavender. A floral design in these colors screams spring.
All Smiles
For a more playful mani, try pairing a yellow French tip with accent nails that combine smiley faces, hearts, and daisies.
Marble Cake
For a funkier take on butter-yellow nails, try mixing in swirls of warm chocolate brown polish. The effect is that of a marbled cake.
Confetti
A subtle confetti-like design adds a pop of color to the yellow base. The fact that the design is vertical helps elongate the nails too.
Pastel Skittle Nails
This multi-colored mani is like a collection of iridescent easter eggs. The combination of pastel yellow, purple, green, pink and blue hits on all of spring’s best colors, while the glitter top coat pulls the whole thing together.
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