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

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 theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing team, I learned that some people love a pop of yellow, whereas others wouldn't even consider wearing it on their nails.

@haileybieber yellow manicure

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Hailey Bieber is a fan of the yellow nail trend.

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 on the rise. Plus, with "buttermilk yellow" tipped 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 some of 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.

7 of the Best Yellow Nail Designs

1. Yellow Micro French Tips

@raelondonnails thin, neon yellow French tips

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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 Shades

@themaniclub pale yellow manicure

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

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3. Yellow Shimmer

@iramshelton glittery yellow manicure

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For something a bit different, try adding a shimmery topcoat to your yellow nail polish. The perfect holiday manicure.

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4. Neon Yellow

@paintedbyjools neon yellow manicure

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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

@iramshelton butter yellow French tip manicure

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

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6. Lemon-Yellow Nail Art

@imarninails lemon nail art

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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

@iramshelton yellow nail art design

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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:

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Grace Lindsay
Junior Beauty Editor

Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 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.

AsBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from Wholesale Replica Bag hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.