The Glitterbels Blog

Butter Yellow Nails: The Trend Taking Over

Many viral nail trends circulate social media once summer comes around, but one of the more simplistic yet effective trends is back and better than ever, already dominating the industry: butter yellow nails.   To put it simply, butter yellow nails showcase a soft, pastel yellow-hue, mimicking the creamy texture of butter. Despite being such a straightforward concept, butter nails have a large demand around spring/summer and have made a big return for 2026.   Let's take a look at some nail looks that speak for themselves as to why this trend has such a popular following:    Classic Butter Yellow  The staple look for this trend, a full set of butter yellow sets the tone for this summery, elegant style. Achieved using Hema Free Gel Polish shade 'Spa Days' from Glitterbels.     Blueberry, Buttered   Partnering two beautiful shades together, this nail set, created by @nails_by_annabel_m, boosts the effect of butter nails by adding blue shades into the mix - this elevates the trend even further by adding a sensory element of food. All shades are available on glitterbels.com.     Glazed Butter Yellow  A perfect example of trends coming together, this @nails_by_annabel_m look combines the iconic glazed donut nails trend with butter yellow Frenchie's, and we're totally here for it. Using shade 'Spa Days' from the Glitterbels Hema Free Gel Polish range, Annabel created a beautifully subtle-but-summery look perfect for any occasion. Whether it's a holiday, a wedding, or a day-to-day look, this can do no wrong.     Butter Yellow, Elevated  Centralised around the butter yellow trend, this nail set by @nails_by_annabel_m shows true creativity, combining this simple aesthetic with an eye-catching, perfectly summery set. Annabel mixed Glitterbels Unbelievabel Gel shades in 'Citrus' and 'White', achieving a beautifully unique soft yellow.    Here are some of our favourite buttery-yellow shades that you need for your nail kit:  Spa Days Hema Free Gel Polish  Discover Glitterbels HEMA Free Gel Polish ‘Spa Days’ - a soft, calming neutral with yellow undertones, delivering a smooth, glossy finish perfect for fresh, natural-looking nails.  Belle Acrylic Powder  Discover Glitterbels Belle Acrylic Powder – a soft yellow shimmer perfect for bright, cheerful nail designs with a radiant finish.   Zen Unbelievabel Gel  Discover Glitterbels ‘Zen’ Unbelievabel Gel Paint – a soft pastel yellow shade perfect for fresh, playful nail designs with a flawless finish.   Daisy Chain Hema Free Gel Polish  Discover Glitterbels HEMA Free Gel Polish ‘Daisy Chain’ - a bright pastel yellow shade with cheerful undertones, delivering a fresh, glossy finish that’s perfect for sunny spring and summer nail sets.    Shop all shades at glitterbels.com.