Butter Yellow – but in the Beauty Department

The pastel is surprisingly versatile. “In spring, it brings a cheerful, uplifting vibe that helps shake off the winter blues, especially when combined with other pastels or soft florals,” says De Los Santos. “During summer, butter yellow pops against sun-kissed skin and gives that glowing, radiant feel that reminds you of sunshine and long, warm days.” The mani expert says it works in cooler weather as well. “In fall, it can transition perfectly when paired with earthy tones like burnt orange or deep browns, think fall foliage vibes with a modern twist. It’s all about how you use it in your overall palette,” she says. Butter yellow is one of spring’s biggest fashion trends, but the shade makes for a pretty manicure color, too. Yellow nail polish, depending on its undertones and intensity, works well as a neutral and can replace cream and white as a nail art base color.

With its warm undertones, the beauty of butter yellow nails is that the options are limitless. Whether you’re looking for a full-coat swipe or just the tips. Below, have added butter yellow nail inspos that will grab everyone’s attention this season.

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Butter Chrome –

Balance out the warm undertones of yellow by topping it with a cool, pearlescent chrome. “For a more elevated or luxe feel, chrome gold or glittery gold accents can enhance butter yellow and give it that rich, polished finish,” says De Los Santos. The metallic accent won’t drown out the yellow. Instead, it’ll add a shimmery topcoat that tones down the temperature and better complements skin with cooler undertones.

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Butter French –

De Los Santos recommends a vibrant yellow applied just to the tips, French manicure style, if you want to try the trend without going full coverage. You can also paint a reverse French mani where, instead of painting the tips, run the stripe across the cuticle line.

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Subtle Art –

Mix and match by choosing a couple of nails for nail art, then breaking it up with pops of butter yellow. “It’s a great way to incorporate the shade without letting it overpower your whole look,” says De Los Santos.

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Buttermilk Mani –

If you’re not 100 percent convinced that you should try this trend, start by dipping your toe into the mix with a milkier shade of yellow, like buttercream or buttermilk. This softer, paler option is the most neutral version of the color that still looks buttery on its own, but works nicely as a base for 3D accents and nail art. “If the butter yellow has a whiter base and is more subdued, it could lean neutral,” says De Los Santos.

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Yellow Aura –

Turn the vibrancy up a notch with a monochromatic aura mani that combines a neutral, milky base with a sunny aura right at the center. Use a sponge application technique for the brighter yellow to create the ombré effect.

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