It’s never too late to embrace your hot-girl-summer dreams! A bright, sunny yellow nail art design is a fantastic way to energize your summer beauty look.
Yellow nails have a unique ability to spark joy and bring warmth to your look. When we want a manicure that exudes happiness, yellow is our top pick. This cheerful color captures sunny vibes all year and can be both modern and elegant, depending on the design you choose. Plus, numerous yellow manicures combine our favorite colors with the latest nail trends, offering the best of both worlds.
Inspired by everything from the refreshing lemonade you enjoy on a sunny vacation to the trending Minion-themed makeup online, this vibrant shade is always a winning choice. Keep reading for 20 of our favorite yellow nail designs, perfect for any nail shape or length. Let these ideas inspire your next manicure and keep the summer spirit alive!
Simple French Yellow Nails
Opt for a simple yellow French manicure. Use a pinky-nude base and bright, yellow tips.
Olive Yellow Nails
Bring a touch of nature to your nails with an olive design. Start with a classic yellow base and add an olive design on one nail in black and yellow color.
Classic Yellow Manicure
For a fun and fresh manicure, try a classic yellow with a glossy finish. This bright shade instantly lifts your mood and adds a pop of color to any outfit. Regardless of your nail length or shape, this summer-approved look can zest up your routine.
Yellow Ombre Nails
Brighten your day with a yellow ombre manicure. The transition from a nude base to a bold yellow tip for a trendy and fresh look. This design works best with longer nails, giving you a subtle yet fashionable gradient effect.
Néon Yellow French Manicure
Try a nude base with neon yellow tips and some gems for a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic French manicure.
Checker Yellow Nails
Create a playful checkered manicure by leaving one nail and adding thin black and white, horizontal and vertical stripes. For a bolder look, try thicker lines or more colors.
Busy Bee Yellow Nails
Give your mismatched manicure a personal touch by adding unique designs. Consider incorporating a bumblebee or your favorite emoji for a fun twist.
Negative Space Yellow Nails
Negative space designs are perfect for toning down a bold yellow hue. This one uses a nude base, but you could also leave it completely bare.
Green and Yellow French Manicure
If you’re unsure about yellow tips, mix yellow with high-contrast green for a striking French manicure.
Yellow Fiery French Mani
These French nails with fiery tips are trendy. A nude base with solid yellow tips offers a subtle take on this fun style.
Yellow Marble Nails
This nail design combines classic, vibrant yellow nails with delicate white and black swirls, creating a stunning and elegant marbled effect.
Yellow Glitter Nails
Shine bright with yellow glitter nails. Perfect for any occasion, these nails combine light-catching sparkles with a bright yellow shade. Add works for an extra pop. Whether your nails are long or short, you’ll want to show off this dazzling manicure.
Minimalist Yellow Nails
This chic manicure uses shades of yellow and black for a striking look. Create black lines horizontally and vertically, and use a nude or neutral base to elongate your fingers and make the colors pop.
Yellow 3D Floral Nails
Floral accents are always in style, and they’re perfect for spicing up your manicure! Add a fun twist to yellow nails with a 3D floral design.
Yellow Olive Nails
Get creative with a mix of bright yellow, white, and orange. Add an olive design for a unique and stylish manicure.
Yellow Nails with Gold Accents
Add a touch of gold to your yellow manicure. The thumb and pinky nail can feature the gold design, creating a visually interesting look.
Yellow Chrome Nails
Chrome nails are one of the season’s top nail trends. The soft shade looks especially elegant on longer nails.
Yellow Graphic Nails
Express yourself with a bold graphic manicure. Paint various designs in black and white across each nail over a yellow base. This design not only makes you happy every time you see it but also elongates your fingers and draws attention to the cheerful artwork.
Plaid French Yellow Mani
This dainty yellow French manicure is extra chic with the addition of another summer trend: floral nail art.
Daisy Yellow Nails
For a bright, sunny look, try a yellow manicure with flower accents. You can easily create the flowers with a dotting tool.
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Esther Ejoh is a Fashion Editor at Fashion Police Nigeria, where she writes all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity style, with a sharp eye and an even sharper pen. She’s the girl who’ll break down a Met Gala look one minute, rave about a Nigerian beauty brand the next, and still find time to binge a movie or get lost in a novel. Style, storytelling, and self-care? That’s her holy trinity.
