Did you hear the buzz about the new nail trend in town? It’s ‘butter nails’! Yes, you heard it right. You can now have the soft, gooey, smooth, and yummy bread topper on your nails!
Oh don’t worry, we’re not talking about coating actual butter to your fingertips! It’s the color that is grabbing all the eyeballs. Yes, ‘butter yellow’ is the color of 2024 when it comes to fashion and beauty. Not just buttery yellow dresses in fashion shows and similar color home decor, but the pastel hue is trending on nails as well.
Celebrities and beauty influencers are OBSESSED! with the trending butter yellow manicure. And, it’s high time you try this amazing substitute for the good old nude nails.
20 Butter Yellow Nail Designs for a Creamy Manicure Trend
The hype about ‘butter nails’ is real! But it is nothing over the top. In fact, it is one of the most underrated colors on the palette especially when it comes to makeup and manicures. The butter yellow color is a pale pastel shade of light yellow with softer undertones. The ideal buttery look is obtained by layering it with chrome for a glazed look. And the star of the show is a super-glossy top coat that gives that melted butter feel.
If you are also craving some buttery vibes for your nails to follow the new trend, here are 20 butter yellow nail designs for you to try to get a creamy manicure.
1) Solid Butter Yellow
The no-fuss replication of the trend. If you want to simply go for a ‘butter me up’ all over your nails, think no more. With no art or design, this simple yet chic nail set speaks sophistication to its core. So, are you someone who likes to keep it simple yet be a fashion queen? Well, this is the choice for your taste. Just opt for long-ass gel extensions in a pointy almond shape and layer them opaque with the creamiest shade of yellow, and you’re good to go.
2) Dainty Florals
The best look for those buttery yellow nails can be obtained with the glazed nail look. The sheer and high-shine chrome effect adds that butter sheen to the perfect shade. You can feel the glossy buttery tips with these ‘straight out of a slab of butter’ nail art. And, the dainty white and yellow floral accents add a touch of femininity to the trending butter nail art. Don’t miss out on the nude base and the soft almond shape.
3) Butter Yellow with Gold Studs
If you want to add a touch of glam to the otherwise pale and pastel design, this idea is the one for you. It is a different and creative variation of the OG French tip nails. Choose a rather lighter and creamier vanilla shade instead of a yellow tone. Accent a finger or two with this dotted French manicure. If you’d have noticed, the nail art looks especially beautiful in a pointy, medium-long almond shape.
4) Melted Marble
Having a block of butter on your nails is beautiful. But having a cup of melted butter at your fingertips is even more stunning! This nail design is just that. Along with a pastel solid butter color on the base, it also has a mix of different tones of melted butter in a marble nail design on top. It has all the warm shades of yellow and even orange to create that smooth and flowy random design.
5) Cherry Glazed Accents
Aren’t they the cutest? We know, right! Amidst the different nail trends including butter nails, cherry nail designs are also loved by nail enthusiasts on social media. The glaze of the unicorn chrome on top of a pastel yellow base adds an elegant charm to the pale color. And the tiny red and green cherry details are legit like a cherry on top! This Pinteresty design is a true charm of a pop of color on a sophisticated set.
6) Glazed Block of Butter
Did we just talk about how the chrome adds to the buttery charm? In the era of soft and basic nails where Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut nails have gained immense popularity and have been ruling the nail industry for quite a few years now, this glazed butter nail design has a similar charm. It gives an ever-fresh feel of a pastel base with a super-glossy shine on top. And the best part is you can carry it anytime, anywhere, and can keep repeating the set without getting bored.
7) Inverted French Mani
We all know how sophisticated and timeless the French manicures look. But have you ever appreciated how pretty the reverse French manicure looks? Here’s a classy example. These pretty nails in a butter yellow color with a clear base are everything you need to rock the trend without going overboard. If you don’t want to add extra shine or texture to your butter nails but want to carry a unique look, try this inverted French mani for the win.
8) Pinteresty Flowers
Can we take a moment to appreciate how pretty and feminine is this floral butter yellow nail design? This long oval nail idea is something you can try if you have your natural nails grown out to a good length. Though this floral nail art looks all dainty and detailed, you can easily DIY it. All you need is some simple tools and three basic colors. The daisy accents add to the creamy vibes of these pastel summer yellow nails.
9) Pop of Color
Are you wanting to try the buttermilk nail trend for a long time but are confused about the color? Or are you someone who just likes to play with patterns and colors for a unique design? No matter what your taste is, this nail art is all fun and games anyone can try. Choose this lovely combination of yellow and blue for an offbeat revision of the buttercup nail trend. Get it done by a professional nail artist to play with the geometric shapes and negative space designs locked in with a matte top coat.
10) Honey Buttercup
This unique and cute nail art looks like it has come straight out of a comic book! The cartoon-style depiction of melted honey and butter on a nude base is giving fun vibes. We personally love the honeycomb and honey bee detailing that adds a touch of summer for a bright yellow rather than the usual pastel one. The reason this design looks equal parts cute and decent is because of the French manicure on its base. The poppy-colored art on nude and white French tips looks fun yet sophisticated.
11) Frenchies with Floral Accents
Not just butter nails, even 3D nail art is one of the most trending nail designs of 2024. And this pretty set does justice to both the trends in a dainty and feminine fashion. The pastel yellow looks pretty and stunning on a pointy medium almond base. The fun element comes into the picture with the creative use of 3D accents and sugar powder. The cute little flower detailing elevates the basic design and a dash of white and silver takes it to the next level.
12) Butter Swirls
If you want to play with tones and shades without going overboard with textures, choose this laidback design. The carefree swirls of a deeper yellow topped on a pale buttery base give a relaxed vibe. The milky-looking base with a translucent effect reflects your mood while the yellow undertone of the pretty swirls chooses to add a fun charm. Go for coffin-shaped fake nail extensions to make the most out of the look.
13) Studded Frenchies
If you want to get celebrity feels along with rocking the butter yellow trend, opt for these elongated acrylic nail extensions in a soft almond shape. This stunning and sober nail design has an almost-clear brown nude base which uplifts any manicure and makes it stylish. The prettiest thing about this nail art is the placement of sparkles and studs. The good old French manicure gets a charming elevation with a smart-casual use of rhinestones and glitters.
14) Butter Waves
Are you looking for something in buttery yellow to carry everywhere from work week to weekend brunch? Then this is the ultimate go-to option for you. It is both understated and poopy in all the right ways. While the bold use of pastel yellow makes it fun and creative, the subtle and thin wavy lines make it soft and thoughtful. The milky nude base makes it an all-time favorite while the French tip adds to its sophistication.
15) Soft Lemony Butter
If you’re still not over the fruity summer nail trend but want to move swiftly to pastel Spring nails, this is the perfect blend of both. With a slightly shorter length and a bit darker hue, this has both lemon and butter feels in a single design. The fun and juicy lemon accents add to the Pinteresty vibe. While this design is possible in both natural and fake nails, you can experiment it with a set of press-on nails for an ever-changing mood.
16) Buttery Coquette
2024 is all about coquettes and we aren’t surprised at the obsession for the prettiest design. These cute little bow accents look all this subtle and feminine and can be carried by everyone irrespective of age and personality. And this particular butter yellow nail design has the best of both worlds. While the yellow Frenchies on a milky pink base look subtle and understated, the pastel pink coquette detailing adds a cute and Pinteresty charm. A must-try!
17) Sunny Swirls
For those who want to try the butter nails trend but aren’t into pastel shades of yellow, this can be your safest bet. The long and pointy stiletto shape of these fake nail enhancements will give a bi*chy appearance to your manicure. But the boss-lady vibes are being served by the 3D matte swirls. The amazing gradient of yellow looks so much fresh and fun to play with. Ask your manicurist to recreate this sunny and buttery set for your beach vacations this time.
18) Matte with Pressed Flowers
Speaking of matte manis, this no-fuss nail art is equally feminine and bossy. If you are one of those trendiest nail enthusiasts, you are surely aware that square nails are making a comeback in town. And, this design is your sign to try both square nails and butter yellow trends altogether. Choose to get acrylic nails done by a professional nail tech in a square shape with sharp edges. Get the most opaque and pale shade of yellow and tiny little pressed flowers in a similar color family. Top everything off with a matte coat for that extra drama.
19) Dripping Butter
It’s so summery that all we can think of melting butter on our toast in the sunny weather. And this design perfectly depicts our love for melting butter. It screams ‘CUTE!’ and we can’t wait to try it. You can also choose to play with your barely-grown rounded almond nails wearing this nail art. Besides, if you’re scared to wear a light pastel yellow on your skin tone fearing it might wash you out, this can be the safest idea for you. Beware! Don’t lick the melting butter off your nails every now and then!
20) Bumble Bee
Saving the best for the last! If you are into bolder designs than all those feminine ones, we have something in the vanity for you too. This dramatic combination of yellow and black is all you need to channel your inner boss lady in the butter-yellow-nails era. Create abstract designs with a creamier butterscotch yellow on your nude gel extensions. Layer it off with randomly thick and thin swirls in pitch black. Trust us, you’ll carry this design even after the trend fades.
Wrapping Up Butter Yellow Nails
As we wrap up our journey through these butter yellow nail designs, it is clear that this subtle yet striking hue is here to stay. Butter yellow nails offer a versatile and stylish option for anyone looking to add a touch of elegance to their look. Whether you’re gearing up for a sunny summer day or brightening up a boring afternoon, these creamy manicure designs provide endless inspiration. From minimalist chic to bold and detailed, there’s a butter yellow manicure out there for every personality and occasion.
So, grab your favorite shade of yellow and your manicure tools, and let your creativity flow. Remember, your nails are a canvas and a buttery yellow is your palette! Get ready to embrace this creamy trend and let your fingertips do the talking!
