I Never Thought I'd Paint My Nails This Polarizing Color—Now I'm Obsessed

It's surprisingly chic.

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@haileybieber with a yellow manicure.

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My nail polish collection is pretty extensive. As a beauty editor, I'm lucky enough to receive lots of lovely samples and test out some of the best formulas out there, so I have almost every color you could ever dream of. But the one shade I don't have is yellow. You see, in my opinion, this is a pretty controversial shade. After speaking to the Who What Wear team, I learned that some people love a pop of yellow, whereas others wouldn't even consider wearing it on their nails.

That being said, I've noticed that this nail color is becoming more and more popular over the spring and summer months. Not only am I seeing the trend on some of my favorite Instagram nail accounts, but according to Google Trends, searches are also on the rise. Plus, with buttermilk yellow set to be one of fashion's biggest color trends this season thanks to its expensive-looking finish, I do not doubt that this shade will make its way into the beauty world too.

After looking at various yellow nail designs, I've come to realize that this color can look super chic. Below, I've rounded up my favorite designs that prove just how stylish this nail trend can be. These pictures have convinced me that I need a yellow nail polish to add to my collection.

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7 of the Best Yellow Nail Designs

1. Yellow Micro French Tips

Person with thin, neon yellow French tip manicure.

(Image credit: @raelondonnails)

These thin neon-yellow French tips look so fun and modern. Plus, they are the perfect way to add a subtle pop of color.

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2. Pale Yellow

Person with a pale yellow manicure.

(Image credit: @themaniclub)

Opting for pale yellow is a great way to add a subtle pop of color to your manicure.

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3. Yellow Shimmer

Person with a glittery yellow manicure.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

For something a bit different, try adding a shimmery topcoat to your yellow nail polish. It's the perfect holiday manicure.

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4. Neon Yellow

Person with a neon yellow manicure.

(Image credit: @paintedbyjools)

For those of you who like to make a statement with your nails, you can't go wrong with a neon-yellow manicure.

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5. Butter-Yellow French Tips

Person with a butter yellow French tip manicure.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

Butter-yellow nails are so on-trend, and I love this chic French-tip design.

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6. Lemon-Yellow Nail Art

Person with lemon-yellow nail art on a neutral manicure.

(Image credit: @imarninails)

I'm not usually a fan of nail art, but even I can't deny how cute and summery this manicure is.

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7. Yellow Mix and Match

Person with a yellow and blue nail art design.

(Image credit: @iramshelton)

How cute is this mix-and-match design by nail artist Iram Shelton? Opt for contrasting colors for something a little different.

Get the look:

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

Grace Lindsay
Grace Lindsay
Deputy Beauty Editor

Grace Lindsay is the deputy beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.

As Who What Wear UK's deputy beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.