You are aware of that warm wind that makes you desire to get an iced lemonade and leave all the heavy stuff behind. Butter yellow nails are just what they sound like this summer: fresh, sunny, and light enough to fit the mood of the season. But the question is, how do you make this playful color look modern, rather than sweet? What can you do to make mellow yellow serious nail inspo?
Well, I have collected my top 2025-approved butter yellow nail designs that are just the right amount of sunny-day sweetness and TikTok-worthy cool. Enough of the surface stuff, it is time to get down to it.
Smiley Aura For Sunshine Moods
These are long, squared-out nails that mix a dull butter yellow with fun art that immediately brightens. The highlight? Alternating nails with yellow daisies and happy face emojis on a soft blush background. It is retro smiley vibes with a contemporary pastel twist – Lisa Frank had a date with a Pinterest nail board in 2025. The design remains stylish due to the matte top coat that makes the entire design less hard but still fun.
To do something like this, I would use OPI Don t Tell a Sol on the yellow and Essie Ballet Slippers or any nude-rosy base to create that washed out blush tone. Dotting tools and stickers make adding faces a breeze. A matte topcoat such as Olive & June The Matte One will provide you with that velvet finish that will make it 2025-level trend-friendly.
To recreate this at home, begin with clean, buffed nails and apply two coats of your base polish. Allow it to dry completely and then use dotting tools or stamping to create the smileys and flower patterns. If you’re nervous about the precision, try using nail decals — they stick better on matte bases anyway.
I had a variation of this last month at a backyard party of a friend and nobody thought I had done it myself. I would get the best serotonin rush whenever I would look at my hands. And honestly? That’s the energy I’m bringing all season.
Lemon Zest Meets French
Bright, short square nails with a punch of citrus? I’m obsessed. The nails are constructed on a new French tip idea, however, rather than the typical white, the buttery yellow is the star of the show and it definitely does not disappoint. There are a few accent nails with hand-painted lemons and leaves, which bring a touch of fruity cuteness without being too much in the minimalistic design.
The trick is accuracy and a smooth matte foundation. I would apply Essie in the background, which is a muted blush-mauve, and then apply Sundays No. 12 or Lights Lacquer in Yolk on top of it to get that citrusy French touch. The lemons? A super fine brush and some patience, or peel-and-press nail stickers if you’re on a time crunch.
In case you are doing it at home, begin with a sheer pink base. Apply nail tape or tip guides to achieve that sharp French arc, and then apply your yellow. Freehand the lemons (tiny semi-circles with green leaves) or use dotting tools and a striper brush. Finish it off with a quick-drying top coat to keep that adorable fresh-picked-off-the-orchard appearance.
To me, this look screams summer brunch with girlfriends. It’s the kind of art that’s casual enough for daily wear but still feels dressed-up. And the color combination is straight up citrus sorbet, which can never be bad.
Happy Curves And Easy Vibes
Nothing is better than happy yellow polish with a perfect dose of personality. These almond-shaped nails provide just that, combining solid butter yellow with fun curved French tips on sheer pink foundations. One nail even has a small smiley – not screaming, but just smiling. That’s the kind of low-key confidence we love.
I would use Olive & June JLR or Zoya Bee as the base yellow, they provide a pastel payoff but are not neon. The smiley can be done with a toothpick and black polish, or even with a waterproof gel pen over dry lacquer (then sealed with top coat).
Creating this at home is actually pretty beginner-friendly. Paint every other nail yellow. In the case of the curved tips, apply a thin nail brush or French guide stickers at an angle. The idea is to make it soft and wavy, not sharp and symmetrical.
There’s something really calming about this design. I would wear it when I want to keep things simple and still add a little glow to my mood. It is an excellent inspo in case you want to dip your toes into color without making a full commitment to a set of brights.
Soft Florals And Sunshine Tips
Your buttery yellow taken to a new level of classy, glossy, soft square nails with one hand painted flower as an accent. The design is mature, a bit romantic, and yet it can be worn in everyday summer life. No matte, just pure gloss, like the after-sunscreen skin glow.
You will need a traditional butter yellow polish, such as Deborah Lippmanns Yellow Brick Road, a sheer white and a bit of fine black to do the art work. Make your brush fine-tipped and use quick drying layers so that nothing smudges.
The base is two coats of yellow on all nails, one coat of white on the accent nail. Colour the petal shapes with yellow, and outline in black, should you wish, and seal the entire thing with high-gloss top coat. Easy, right?
It is one of those styles that will earn you compliments with your barista and your boss. It does not scream, it is simply sure of its light. And to be honest, that is the vibe we all want to have in 2025.
Creamy Butter Basics
And in case you are a minimalist at heart but still want something cute to wear in the summer, this almond shape is a must-have in color only. It is all about the buttery softness, almost bordering on a light pastel banana color. No design, just a perfectly done solid color that allows the shape to speak.
You don’t need much — just a dreamy polish. I would suggest Essie Chiffon the Move or Dazzle Dry Butternut. The magic is in its application, which should be done in three thin layers, not in one thick one.
No nail art needed here. Simply prepare your cuticles, shape into a soft almond and make the surface super smooth. The gloss is what makes it appear fresh out of the salon chair.
It is ideal when you need to go somewhere at the last minute or your next hand shot on Instagram with iced coffee. Low effort, high impact. Classic, clean, and very “that girl” energy.
Daisy Girl Moodboard
A single glance and you can tell that this set is to be worn with oversized denim and a gentle breeze. It is a combination of matte butter yellow and nude with petite white daisies to give it a dreamy finish. The delicate flower art gives that nostalgic spring-to-summer transition vibe that we all need at the moment.
The yellow is Modelones Matte Top Coat and Butter London Lemon Drop. The daisies can be hand-painted or you can apply 3D nail decals, but they must remain small and spaced out to maintain the airy effect.
I would do this by alternating solid color nails with bare bases. Finally add the daisies with a dotting tool, white petals and a yellow dot in the middle. Don’t forget a sealing top coat.
I had the same design last year on a picnic date and people were more interested in my nails than my dress. There’s something about daisies that just gets people talking.
Playful Butter Mix
This is a small, circular square set that is editorial in nature, a rare combination of butter yellow, peach, pink, and even a negative space nail with a smooth geometric stripe. It’s giving art school grad in the Hamptons. And yes, I’m very into that.
This is a lot, but it all fits together because of the tonal harmony. Seek out light pastels such as Olive & June, KMC, Essie, Sunny Business, and Zoya, Bee once again, in pink, peach, and yellow. The stripe? Just tape and a steady hand.
Paint the nails with different colors, leaving the stripe one neutral with a bright yellow accent. Tape each layer after it is dry to get those clean lines.
It is one of those styles that are like a capsule wardrobe on your nails, each one is saying something different, but they all go together. I would wear this on holiday or to a creative work place – anywhere you want to subtly demonstrate you have good taste.
Romantic Roses On Lemon Tips
These almond-shaped nails are softly tapered and combine the retro romance with the minimalist French shape. The classic pastel yellow tips are the icing on the cake, but it is the painted pink roses with small green stems that make the design blossom, delicate, dreamy, and unashamedly feminine. The layout is balanced as well, it does not overpower the eye despite the detailed art.
On a mani like this, I would use Essie in Lemon Drop because it is a buttery color and a gel-strong top coat like Seche Vite to keep the painted flowers. Apply ultra-fine brushes and a rose pink such as OPI Suzi Nails New Orleans to create each petal stroke by stroke.
This one takes a steady hand, so be patient. Apply your sheer pink or nude base first followed by the French tips. Let them dry completely. With the roses, apply petals in the center outward in curving movements, do not worry about perfection. It’s the softness that sells it.
I adore this style of garden wedding or summer evening with woven linen. It is classic, yet the yellow tips make it contemporary in the best possible manner. This one definitely turns heads, subtly.
Butter French Fade
This square set is simple but effective, and the strength of an ombr F French fade is used, which is a combination of soft nude bases into barely-there butter yellow tips. The result? A subtle and classy nail art that is still light and seasonal. It is discreet enough to wear to work but there is no doubt that it is stylish in the golden hour light.
A buildable jelly polish is ideal to use with this fade, such as Essie You Do Blue over Yellow It Up and a pink-toned base. Apply a sponge or an airbrush tool to that melt-between effect, and finish with a glassy gel-like coating.
This is something that can be done at home with patience. Apply the sponge technique: apply your color in layers, starting with pink/nude and ending with yellow. Let each layer dry before blending the next. Smooth any sharp edges with a buffer when it is dry, and seal.
It is a murmur of yellow – as the sun touches your skin when you take a nap on the beach. Not loud, but glowing. I would prefer this to a stark French any day, particularly a softer 2025 version.
Minimalist Daisy Bloom
Short, rounded square nails never looked this fresh. This design provides you with soft nude bases with accents of pastel yellow and the most adorable micro flower details spaced just right to give you that clean-girl look. The combination of full-color nails and minimalistic art makes it relaxed, yet sophisticated, an ideal everyday summer manicure.
I would put Essie Topless & Barefoot on the bottom and use Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Sunburst on the daisies and accent nails. The use of dotting tools simplifies the placement of the petals and maintains everything sharp.
You do not have to be a professional to do this. Begin by applying a couple of nails with your nude base, others in solid yellow. Add daisies using five dots in a circle and a center dot in a lighter shade (even a dot of chrome if you’re extra). No outlines — keep it soft.
I adore this trend in early summer or at the end of spring. It is not too loud but still very cheerful, and it can be worn with office fits as well as beach coverups.
Quirky Fish Pop
This one is unexpected — in the best way. Playful red koi-style art on the thumbs and soft yellow almond bases? I live for this kind of bold whimsy. It is the Pinterest-core design that appears to be taken out of an indie streetwear campaign.
The key here is precision. You’ll want a muted yellow polish (think Zoya’s “Bee”) and a tomato red like Olive & June’s “CV”. Use a black nail pen or dotting tool to add the small dots of water detail.
This is not difficult to do at home when you break it down. Paint all nails yellow, let dry. In the fish art, a small liner brush is used and work slowly, layer by layer. Top it off with a high-gloss gel top coat to make it pop like it is underwater.
I am occasionally head over heels in love with something lighthearted. This one? It made me smile for days. And that is the point of good nail art, right?
Lemon French Remix
Half French, half solid soft almond nails with a twist: buttery lemon tone with white tips to achieve a clean split-mani. This design is playful with balance and symmetry and is polished. It is not dull, it is clean, and it is very fresh.
I would apply Essie in Vanilla Bean as the base and DND in Yellow Petal as the soft butter accents. The only thing you need is a skinny white polish brush to outline that tip contrast.
This look can be freehanded with the use of tape as a guide or you can start with the yellow and then do the white when it is dry. Clean edges are what make this one sing.
It is a minor modification of the traditional French, but that is what makes nails modern in 2025, it is all about the unexpected color combinations.
Mermaid Lemon Scales
This is the one to love shine and texture. Bright pastel yellow glossy square nails are combined with pale mint and gold scale stamping – it is a mermaid tail fantasy without full cosplay. The 3D design is luxurious, particularly that smooth, plump top coat.
Chillato by Essie and Lemon Fizz by China Glaze as the base tones. Next apply metallic gold stamping polish over a scallop stencil or fish scale stamp to achieve that beautiful art texture.
Stamping takes some practice, but it’s so worth it. Ensure that your base is dry, stamp your scale design using a silicone stamper and seal it at once. Even gold flakes or chrome powder can be added to increase the shimmer.
Whenever I put on metallic scale nails, people always ask me who did them. The secret? Practice — and really good top coat. Think of it like jewelry for your nails.
Gold Foil Confetti
The foundation shade is the traditional soft butter, but then it is modernized with the luxury touch of irregular gold foil flakes on each short, square nail. The flakes nearly hover above the polish, which creates that just-there richness. It’s simple, elegant, but never boring.
You’ll need a soft pastel yellow — try Sundays “No. 43” — and actual gold leaf flakes (nail-safe, of course). Placement is easier with tweezers and a silicone tool and a gel top coat seals it all in.
Apply two coats of butter yellow nail polish, and then place the foil flakes on half-dried nails so they melt a little. Top it off with two coats of top coat to get that smooth effect.
This one always makes me think of golden hour. It is the type of appearance I would use to a beach dinner or even a bridal shower. Soft glam with a surprise sparkle.
Pressed Petals with Bare Elegance
Something so new and light about this design a shiny butter yellow base on some nails, then the real dried flowers sealed under a clear coat on the others. The yellow petals are so artfully placed that it seems like they are growing out of your natural nail. The contrast of the bright color and the nearly naked nails makes the entire thing look airy and modern garden-party-like. It’s clean, charming, and totally that girl.
I painted the yellow base with Essie Sunny Business and the accent nails with a sheer pink polish and then pressed dried yellow daisy petals into the polish. You can get pressed flower kits online made specifically for nail art, and they’re surprisingly easy to use with a little patience and a good pair of tweezers.
Once the base coat was applied and dried, I pressed the dried petals into a tacky layer of gel polish. I then sealed them with two coats of builder gel to seal the texture flat and safe. When you are applying normal polish, apply a lot of a gel-like top coat to achieve the same glassy effect. In fact, nail artist Betina Goldstein also offered a very similar technique in a 2025 beauty panel- leave the florals spaced out, and avoid overworking the arrangement.
There’s a quiet confidence in this mani. I have worn this outfit to a midsummer dinner on the patio and to be honest, my nails were more popular than my dress. I adore the way it embraces the light, botanical vibe of the season but does not seem to be overworked.
Almond Butter with a Gold-Dipped Accent
This gentle almond form introduces a touch of elegance at first glance, yet the true magic lies in the manner in which the design combines textures. Others are painted a smooth butter yellow, others left sheer and crescented with the same yellow shade–then gold foil flaking at the base. It’s minimalist in layout, yet luxe in finish. The entire art direction here screams subtle statement.
To achieve this effect, I applied Essie in All Fun & Games as the base butter color and then applied gold foil accents that I ordered on Amazon. I would also suggest a thick glossy top coat on that liquid finish. The combination of sheer pink and foil works particularly well with summer tans, natural or self-tanned.
Start by filing your nails into an almond shape. Paint the accent nails with one or two coats of sheer pink and paint the rest of the nails completely with yellow. When dry, press foil flakes close to the cuticle and seal it all in with a top coat. If you’re not a foil pro yet, try a foil transfer gel to control placement better.
It is one of those manicures that make me feel like I am supposed to be drinking a lemon spritz in Positano. It is mature, contemporary and a welcome change to the old French styles. I always get compliments on this one.
Sunny Hearts with a Pop Art Twist
Here’s where butter yellow turns playful. A small, square nail set is animated with shiny color and one special accent, small overlapping hearts with black outline on a clean white background. It has a retro, comic-book chic vibe that is a bit retro, a bit comic-book chic and completely wearable on a daily basis in the summertime. It is the type of design that provides girl on the go with a permanent smile energy.
This is the best application of Essie Sunny Business on the yellow base, with white and black gel liners on the accent nail. I made the hearts using a small dotting tool and outlined them using a micro brush. It’s easier than it looks, promise.
When you are doing this at home, make your heart shapes simple and not perfect. Take one heart as the centre and make the others out of it. Use a peel-off tape or a silicone mat to practice if you’re nervous. And make your outlines strong–that contrast is the point of the art.
On a personal level, this design reminds me of the times when I used to doodle on the margins of my notebooks during high school. It is nostalgic without being childish, so it is a winner in my book.
Daisy Chain Butter Yellow Bloom
Daisies are taking a serious turn this summer and this butter yellow mani is the reason why. The foundation is a creamy yellow with a rich base and the nails are decorated with small white petals of a flower and a golden-orange center. This one is feminine, soft, and subtly joyful, which makes it a great choice to wear on weekends, in the park, or on a casual Friday at work.
This one you will need a dotting tool, or even a toothpick to improvise. I applied Banana Shake by Essie as the yellow base and a simple white gel on the petals. The orange center? A swipe of “Mango Madness” from OPI.
I did this in my kitchen instead of going to the salon. Paint all nails yellow and allow them to dry. Apply flower petals using a dotting tool with an even distance between them on the nail. Add a small orange dot in the middle, cure (if you’re using gel), then seal it all in.
I took this design on a mini road trip up the California coast and I swear every gas station barista was staring at it. It just makes people smile.
Sunset Aura Fade
This ethereal gradient goes between light butter yellow and a soft pink, reminiscent of that golden hour sky that seems to never end in July. The finish is glassy and smooth and the color blend is so perfect that it appears to be airbrushed. It is an adult variation of the summer craze of aura nails, relaxed, refined, and hypnotic.
For the base, I used “Lemon Glow” and “Ballet Slippers” (both Essie) and blended them with a sponge for a soft ombré effect. An airbrush tool can also be used in case you are advanced. The secret is to dab and dab until it melts and then apply a sheer top coat to blend the transition.
This one takes patience. Smooth your nails with a buffer and then apply a light base coat. Dab your colors with a sponge in layers, curing in between if you’re using gel. Top coat to smooth the gradient texture.
I consider this mani my quiet luxury moment. It does not shout, but it tells all the right things, easy, trendy, and completely wearable, both on the beach and to the wedding.
Retro Starburst Play
This butter yellow ensemble is sunshine and cheeky. All the nails are identical buttery base, with a minimalist coral-orange design in the shape of small starbursts. It is a wink to the mid-century graphics and seems to be in a retro diner or a Wes Anderson daydream. Playful but totally elevated.
Each starburst was made with a dotting tool and detail brush. The perfect yellow background is provided by the polish called Chiffon Glow by Essie, and the coral is painted with Hot & Spicy by OPI. Top it off with a matte top coat to add a little extra chic.
To do it yourself, stamping tools or nail stickers in a similar pattern are a good idea. The trick is to make your starbursts all the same size but not too perfect, they must look hand-drawn.
It is one of those looks that I pull out when I have a lot of vintage denim and linen button-downs on. It gives a simple outfit the perfect dose of character.
Polka Dot French Remix
This is a new twist on the old French tip, but this time around the script is reversed with yellow half-moons with red polka dots. The dot art covers some nails completely and others are simple with bare base and tip-only design. It is fun, illustrative, and it is beautiful on short and square nails.
The butter tone in this case is most suitable with the use of the Sunshine State by Sally Hansen and the red dots are the Big Apple Red by OPI. Your best friend here is a dotting tool, get one with various sizes to vary the dots to add extra texture.
Start with a base coat, then paint on the yellow French tips (use guide stickers if you need). After it dries, dot your red polish carefully. Finish with a glossy topcoat so the dots pop. And you need not fear that they are too perfect–charm is in the irregularities.
I attended a rooftop dinner party wearing this mani and was stopped at least three times to get compliments. It is flirtatious, fresh and not too serious about itself.
Golden Hour Marble
This warm-colored pattern is a definition of subtle drama. The creamy yellow marbled swirls are painted on a soft square nail shape and then layered softly with golden shimmer to resemble natural stone or dripping honey. It is fancy but not flashy, as though it were on a sun-kissed hand clinking glasses at an alfresco party. It’s a soft flex, and I’m into it.
To do this, I applied Essie You Know the Espadrille as a creamy base and then applied a sheer gold shimmer polish called Golden-I by Sally Hansen. To get that layered effect, a thin striping brush was used to swirl in white and translucent yellow. The shimmer lines give a hint of chrome in the sun without being excessive.
At home, to achieve the effect, apply your base coat, then with a detail brush loosely swirl in the other shades when it is still tacky. It is like watercolor, you do not want it to be precise. Finish with a high-gloss topcoat to amplify the reflection. Bonus: This soft marble lengthens the fingers easily in case you have short nail beds.
This one gives me spa energy. I wore it on a staycation when I was attempting to unplug and do less. The minimalistic art that had a slight touch of glow made me realize that I do not always have to be glittery.
Retro Wave with a Twist of Pink
And, if you are a fan of a bit of personality, this butter yellow meets pink swirl moment will strike you just right. The pattern is made with clear waves of pastel yellow, rose pink, and creamy white that curve and mix on alternating short square nails. It is providing summer sorbet and 70s graphic tee and somehow still manages to look office-worthy.
I applied Essie in the butter tone of Feeling Wellies, blush swirls of Pink-A-Boo, and a pure white gel striping polish to outline every curve. The secret is balance here, not every nail has to be the same, but they should have the same mood.
It is one of those looks that is so much easier with gel polish. Take a fine liner brush and make soft waves, making sure that the thickness of each color is the same. Cure in between layers to avoid blending. And don t forget to top it off with a good topcoat, particularly on feet should you wish to take this style down to a pedicure.
I don t know what it is about these colors, but I feel like I am instantly on a rooftop brunch with grapefruit mimosas and a linen blazer. And, actually, what can be better than nails that make you feel good even before your first coffee?
Starburst Sparkle on a Soft Tip
This mani is the dream of celestial inspo lovers. The glossy almond-shaped nails are glazed in a pale butter French fade and then decorated with small metallic stars and micro crystals. It is sugary and spacey, which is ideal in the context of the 2025 trend of ethereal art and soft-glam accents. Each nail looks like a little galaxy.
You will want to begin with a clear or nude jelly base. I applied Mademoiselle by Essie, and then added the French fade with Lemon Kiss. The stars are tiny nail art charms that can be purchased on Etsy or Amazon- opt for mixed metallics to keep the vibe current. A little builder gel assists in securing them.
Use a sponge or airbrush to apply the yellow fade to make it light. Use a dotting tool to space the stars evenly. Nail pro Julie Kandalec suggests putting charms nearer the cuticle to make them longer-yes, absolutely. The result is soft glam with cosmic energy.
I could not stop looking at my nails when I was holding a cold brew when I wore this. They reflect the light in every movement and are somehow elegant and whimsical.
Butterstone Glaze with Gold Leaf
This is a butter yellow pattern that adds an adult touch. Square nails are glossy and decorated with soft, cloudy marble detailing- layered with the perfect amount of gold foil. It is subtle and luxurious simultaneously, having a sufficient amount of glow to be fancy but not flashy. The sheer taupe and butter yellow combination has a creamy balance of some sort that I am obsessed with.
I applied ILNP Buttermilk as the yellow and OPI Put It In Neutral as the marble base. A small detail brush allowed me to swirl in the milky layers, and I pressed gold leaf foil flakes when it was still tacky. This mani loves natural light.
Keep your strokes fluid and airy—don’t overwork the swirl. After curing, tweezers can be used to lay small pieces of foil along the curves. Press them down, and apply a clear builder gel or thick top coat to smooth it. Chrome foil can be used here in case you want additional shine.
It is the type of look that is spa-luxury, yet it is surprisingly easy to wear on a daily basis. I wore it with gold rings and linen shorts and felt a little more put together in life.
Pastel Bloom 3D Fantasy
This one’s pure summer fantasy. Carved yellow flowers are sprouting on creamy almond-shaped nails, accompanied by pastel mint and blush pink bases. It is dimensional, soft and with the right amount of texture. The 3D details are providing nail-sculpture status- certainly something to talk about when you want your nails to be the outfit.
I made the 3D petals using builder gel and painted them using butter yellow gel polish. The foundation colors are a mixture of Essie Mint Candy Apple and Vanity Fairest. This style takes a little longer and a little more patience but is completely worth the reward.
When you are sculpting at home, you can use a silicone brush with isopropyl alcohol to form the gel petals. Cure the layers individually, and then add small gold caviar beads in the middle to add dimension. Press-on kits are a quick way to test the trend, especially if you are new to nail sculpting.
I attended a garden wedding in these and they were a show stealer. Nail art is something magical that you can touch, not only look at.
Gems and Creamy Dots
It is so nostalgically beautiful to have a butter yellow base with colorful rhinestones. Think Y2K but elevated. This is a short, rounded design that is ideal when you want to have some playful accents but you do not want something too complex. It adds glamour without glitz, color without noise, and it is simply fun.
My butter yellow polish is Essie Chiffon Glow, which is creamy and smooth and flattering on all skin tones. On the gems, I applied flat-back rhinestones of pink, blue, green, and clear. They are held in place by nail glue dots or a thick topcoat.
Use your butter base, dry it, and then pick and place each gem with a wax pencil. Don’t overthink the placement—random spacing keeps it organic. And yes, a second top coat makes them last longer. Great for weekends or low-maintenance glam.
I used it on a day trip to the boardwalk and the light effect on the rhinestones made people literally stop me to inquire about my nails. Easy, sparkly, and surprisingly wearable.
Sunbeam Swirls with Glossed Edges
This design feels like dipping your fingers into sunshine. A blend of butter yellow and sheer ivory swirls in soft swirls on a neutral pinky-beige base, and is completed with glossy square shaping. The gold leaf flakes that are sticking out on the edges add that luxury touch to it, and it reflects light each time you move. It is fluid, dreamy and editorial in equal measure, and it is the minimalist who does not want to give up playing.
I applied Essie Ballet Slippers on the base to mellow the nail bed, and added a swirl of Lemon Glow and Coconut Cream. The gold foil is of a small sheet which I tore and pressed lightly along the swirl lines. The mix makes the overall appearance breathable, not too busy, which is ideal in the more restrained nail art trend in 2025.
At home, I would suggest using a nail art brush to apply your swirl colors in figure-eight movements. Then carefully apply your foil pieces when the polish is tacky or apply nail adhesive to be precise. Top coat with high-gloss and allow to cure completely. Don’t hurry to the finish-that is what makes this mani seem almost ceramic.
Frankly, this is what I turn to when I need something fancy yet practical. It is just as stylish with denim jackets and gold bangles or a breezy sundress on a summer day. And if you’re heading somewhere coastal? This will absolutely match the vibe.
Conclusion
Butter yellow is not only a beautiful color, but it is a mood, a moment, and a significant trend in 2025. You can choose swirls, gems, flowers, or soft French accents, but there is a style here to suit every vibe. So next time you’re choosing your next nail design, let a little sunshine in. Your fingertips deserve it.
