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50+ Cute Yellow Nails You Need To Try

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Are you looking for some amazing yellow nails to try out this year?  If so, this is the post for you!

Prepare to shine bright this season as we dive into the sunny world of yellow nails – the happiest color of the year! As we embrace the vibrancy of the sun-soaked hue, we’ve curated a collection of the most stunning and on-trend yellow nail designs to inspire your next manicur.

From cheerful lemon yellows to bold mustard shades, this year’s yellow nails are all about making a statement. Whether you’re a fan of subtle elegance or daring patterns, the spectrum of yellow offers endless possibilities. That’s why we wanted to showcase the absolute best in yellow nail art, promising to be the go-to style for you in the coming year.

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To be able to hand draw on the swirls we recommend these nail art brushes.  They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:

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Trending Yellow Nail Ideas

These yellow nail trends for the year encompass a diverse range of styles, allowing you to infuse your manicure with the warmth and energy of this bold and trendy hue.

1. Sunshine Ombré Bliss: Step into the bright side with the trend of sunshine ombré nails. From pale yellows to bold sunflower hues, this gradient effect adds a burst of warmth to your nails, evoking the feeling of a sunny day. It’s a perfect choice for those who want to radiate positivity through their manicure.

2. Floral Extravaganza: Embrace the blooming season with the floral extravaganza trend. Delicate yellow flowers, whether daisies or sunflowers, bring a touch of nature to your fingertips, creating a fresh and lively look that’s both trendy and feminine.

3. Lemonade Stand Chic: Quench your style thirst with the lemonade stand chic trend. Vibrant yellow shades reminiscent of freshly squeezed lemons add a playful and refreshing vibe to your nails. It’s a simple yet bold choice for those who want their manicure to stand out with a pop of color.

4. Polka Dot Playfulness: Inject a dose of playfulness into your nail game with the polka dot trend. Whether it’s classic white dots on yellow or a mix of colorful circles, this timeless pattern adds a touch of retro fun to your nails, ensuring your manicure is both trendy and whimsical.

Time to Design

Below, we’ve rounded up 60+ perfect yellow nails, that will look good all year round.  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future.

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple to Pinterest so you can reference them later.  Or, bookmark this page to find it closer to your manicure date. 

The Cutest Yellow Nails You Need To Try This Year!

If you love these nail designs, check out the tagged accounts below, for more nail art inspiration! All of these accounts, are my go to favourites when it comes to seeing what’s trendy.

1) Lemonade French via Bry

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2) Yellow Swirls via Tiffany

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3) Chrome Tips via Anna

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4) Peachy Yellow via Paulina

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5) Delicate florals via Faustyna

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6) Floral Accents via Melanie

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7) Lemon Swirls via Charlotte

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8) Lemon Sorbet via Aimee

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9) Light Golden via Iram

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10) Sparkling Swirls via Faustyna

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11) Lines and Dots via Paulina

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12) Spring Pastel via Amber

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13) Electric Side French via Franci

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14) Happiest Yellow via Paulina

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15) Chrome nails via Amber

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16) Yellow Cuffs via Aimee

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17) Florals and Sparkles via Faustyna

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18) Thin Swirls via Alison

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19) Cute Florals via Paulina

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20) Happy Nails via Peachi Nails

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21) Floral Details via Amy

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22) Neon Yellow Waves via Aimee

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23) Glitter Swirls via Paulina

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24) Sunshine via Iram

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Image and nail art via @iramshelton

25) Neon via Tiffany

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Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty

26) Pretty & Abstract via Paulina

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27) Polka Dots via Tiffany

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28) Short and matte via Peachi Nails

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29) Daisies and Dots via Faustyna

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30) Simple and Bright via Paulina

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31) Taxi Cab Yellow via Franci

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Image and nail art via @pop_polished

32) Pastel accents via Alison

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn

33) Pastel Sunshine via Bethany

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34) Perfect Pastel via Nail Chark

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35) Floral Tips via Paulina

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36) Sunshine Florals via Amanda

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37) Lemon yellow via Bry

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Image and nail art via @gelsbybry

38) Wavy Lemon via Paulina

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39) Yellow Daisies via Tiffany

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40) Lemony via Peachi Nails

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41) Mini Daisies via Paulina

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42) Chevron Tips via Bethany

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43) Perfect Pastel via Franci

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44) Brightest Sparkle via Amanda

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45) Flower Powers via Amanda

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46) Sunny Daisies via Paulina

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47) Abstract Lines via Paulina

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48) Half French via Amy

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

49) Lemon Tea via Iram

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Image and nail art via @iramshelton

50) Gold Details via Paulina

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51) Bright Daisies via Nail Chark

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52) Lightest of Yellow via Paulina

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53) Bright Yellow via Amanda

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54) Neon Daisies via Paulina

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55) Neon Tips via Iram

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56) Square French via Paulina

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57) Sunshine Abstract via Amber

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Image and nail art via @amberjhnails

58) Happy nails via Nailz Kat Kat

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59) Line Details via Aby

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60) Swirling Shades via Aby

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61) Yellow sparkles via Amy

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

We hope you loved all of these yellow nails.  There’s so many cute ideas to choose from for this entire year ahead.

As always, feel free to pin any of these yellow nail art designs to Pinterest to share with friends and bookmark this page to save for later, especially if you want to show a nail art tech an idea!

Pro Tip: Try something different this season and go outside of your comfort zone!  Never tried glitter accents?  Give it a go!  Or how about incorporating florals for something different?

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