Trends are funny things. You might think the craze for butter yellow had peaked after last summer, when the term was everywhere in fashion media. But in fact, Google reports that between May 2025 and April 2026, searches for the term went up over 150%. Manicurists could tell you the same thing: People everywhere are asking for nails in the sunny shade. And why not? it’s springy, it’s cute, and it’s a little unexpected. At the link below, we round up the best pale-yellow nail polishes for this pastel-happy moment.
—Izzy Grinspan, digital director
