20 Butter Yellow Nail Ideas For a Creamy, Dreamy Summer Manicure

The only thing better than sliced bread? Butter. No, not the spreadable, delectable goodness. We’re talking about the color, which happens to be one of the season’s hottest nail trends. Yes, butter yellow nails are popping up all over the place, and the soft, creamy shade is surprisingly wearable. From French tips to dreamy swirls, there’s no wrong way to rock the golden hue. Scroll on for the chicest butter-yellow manicures to try at your next salon appointment.

Classic Yellow

Feeling a bit intimidated by the bold hue? Opt for a standard single-color manicure to ease into the trend. A signature yellow polish that still brings on the classic butter creaminess.

Desert Rainbow

Butter yellow isn’t the only pastel trending right now. Pair the popular shade with some curves and swirls in similar muted shades for an of-the-moment manicure that feels equal parts trendy and unique.

Block of Butter

Geometric, block nail art is never a bad idea—plus, we love the way this one plays with negative space. The manicure feels modern and minimalist, and is made all the more so with the matte finish.

Black and Yellow

Channel your inner bumble bee with a black-and-yellow manicure. This free-form wavy design lends a laidback feel to a decidedly hardcore reference.

Dainty Dots

We can thank Miss Hailey Bieber for this mani inspo. While she dubbed it “lemon drop,” we’re seeing butter. And plenty of dainty polka dots, which you can easily get with a color of your choice and the tip of a bobby pin.

Chrome Frenchies

Speaking of Hailey… how about this pretty glazed look? The butter yellow French tips look so nice with that signature chrome powdered shine.

Sunshine Ombré

We always find ourselves going back to ombré manicures—they spice up a traditional single-color mani without feeling too out there. And this butter-y fade is no exception. Best of all, it’s super easy to DIY at home.

Flower Power

Is it just us or is there something about this French-and-flower manicure that screams early 2000s? Maybe it’s the color combination or the classic French design, but we love this set that incorporates the trending shade.

Pop of Blue

We love this surrealist take on sunny skies. The free-form blobs create a cloud-like illusion, while the negative space lends a breezy feel.

Butter Marble

Marble nails are one of those low-effort designs that’s surprisingly easy to DIY from home. Best of all, we’re willing to bet you already have all the tools you need to ace the swirling, whirling effect.

Confetti Topper

For a real party on your nails, layer a glow-in-the-dark confetti glitter on top of your butter yellow. Target the top coat to specific areas or do a full layer, depending on your desired level of sparkle.

Splatter Paint-Inspired

It’s giving Easter meets Jackson Pollack, and we didn’t know how much we needed this combo. Let white polish randomly fall on top of your solid base for an unexpected accent.

Just a Pat

A little butter makes everything better. This stellar 3D silver-and-stars nail art includes just a bit of the color on the pinkies to tie everything together.

Funky French

When it comes to spicing up a French mani, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. A bold tip and some well-placed flowers always feel fresh and fun.

Buttery Rainbow

Want to ease into the shade? Opt for just one butter yellow nail, and pair it with pretty pastels for a fun rainbow mani. Bonus points if you add glitter.

Softened Butter

Here we have some more celebrity inspiration courtesy of Selena Gomez. This butter yellow shade is just a little softer than it’s single-color manicure predecessor. Room temperature, perhaps?

Brownie Points

Brown and yellow might be an unexpected color combination for some but we love the duo. To add a bit of extra fun opt for a free-flowing design as seen above.

Gold Details

This accent nail (plus the reminiscent shade of yellow) gives us serious Beauty and the Beast vibes—and we mean that in the best way possible. Channel your inner Belle and admire those nails while reading your favorite book.

Studded Buttercup

Toughen up a sweet buttercup yellow with some studded accents. And no, you don’t actually have to pierce your nails. Simply snag a set of gold rhinestones and carefully place them after your polish has fully dried.

Sunny Swirls

There’s something about the velvet-y, almost grainy texture of these sunny swirls that we can’t stop looking at. It gives a sand-like effect that’s perfect for summer.

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