Yellow Nail Polish Is The Cutest Way to Brighten Up Your Nails This Summer

Essie Gel Couture Atelier at the Bay

Essie Gel Couture Atelier at the Bay is a buttery cream-yellow for when you want a more neutral, muted take on the yellow nail trend. This sophisticated and subtle shade is a great option if you have any weddings coming up this summer. 

Essie All Fun and Games

If you’re into pastel nail polish, you’ll adore this faded yellow option from Essie. It’s lighter than Sunshine Be Mine, but it still packs a bright, pigmented punch. We don’t know about you, but the banana yellow hue has us craving an ice cream sundae.     

JINsoon Charme

For an edgier yellow look, check out JINsoon Charme. The muted lemon shade feels grown up and modern, while the lime undertones add an unexpected funky flair. It’s as refreshing as a citrusy summer cocktail. 

Ella + Mila Sunburst

Neon nails? Sign us up. This sheer, vibrant shade from Ella + Mila gives you that neon, highlighter yellow glow when you layer it over a base of white nail polish. 

Yellow Nail Polish Design Ideas 

Chic and Simple

For a simple set that turns heads, try a poppy yellow shade all over the nail. We love Essie Expressie in Curbside Pick Me Up for its buttery color and quick-drying formula.

Neon French Tips

Not ready to commit to a full neon mani? Bright French tips contrasting with a nude base are a great way to add a pop of color.

Fierce Flames

If you like to sport super long acrylics, you should recreate these fierce, yellow flame-adorned claws at your next trip to the salon.

Smiley Faces

Cute and classic smiley faces are such an adorable way to rock yellow nail polish. In this photo, mini smileys are painted onto a neutral background, allowing the design to steal the spotlight.

Flowers

Dainty, pretty flowers are such a stunning way to embrace the yellow nail polish trend. We’re obsessed with how this nail artist paired darker yellow flowers with lighter French tips and a clear base. 

Yellow With a Confetti Accent Nail

How fun are these yellow and rainbow confetti nails? It would be impossible not to smile every time you look down at this manicure. We like this playful design idea for short nail lengths.

Lemons

Banana Swirl

Linework nails are still huge, and yellow accents make this set pop. Swap white for another shade of yellow to amp up the vibrancy on this look.