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Trend alert—say hello to butter nails. Forget the sheer pinks, delicate nudes, and other neutral tones you’re used to, it’s time to throw out the seasonal manicure rulebook and try something fresh and a little bit unexpected instead. According to manicurist-to-the-stars, Tom Bachik, it’s all about “butter” manicures for spring.
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Bachik previously showcased the look on longtime client Selena Gomez’s perfectly-shaped oval nails, painted in a pale butter shade. Slightly vanilla-toned, you can achieve a similar look at home with the help of Chanel’s Le Vernis Ovni shade or Essie All Fun Games.
It’s been all over the spring 2025 runways too: From sheer and slinky gowns at Toteme, to boho layers at Chloe, and pretty pleats at Chanel—everyone is buttering up. Fashion designers often offer an It shade (or two!) with each new season, and for spring, we’re being served with a generous slab of butter yellow. Glam, of course, has to follow.
The trick to this trend is getting it right–and to avoiding an unappealing shade of yellow–is to ensure it’s the right hue. Think creamy, rather than mustard or neon for your set of butter nails. It’s a nod to the color, without being too in your face. The color brings with it a pop of energy, while still feeling subtle and elegant.
With butter on your tips, putting together an outfit will be a breeze too: It sits well against neutrals tones like beige, ivory, and black, while also hitting all the style marks when paired considerately with this season’s other trending tones, like chocolate brown, ice blue, and the sweetest candy pink.
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But like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails. Why not consider a twist on the classic French manicure with a pale yellow tip? Maybe you could combine two trends and do a butter chrome or butter marble. Or, opt for some similarly hued nail art: A delicate little daffodil, some stars, or polka dots.
Plus, as the sun is so capricious in deciding whether it shines or not, it’s an easy way to boost your optimism–just look down at your fingertips.
