Nail designs for the coming year are full of brightness and creativity especially yellow nails designs for spring 2025 which set the tone for cheerful and relaxing colors during the spring of 2025. There is something for everyone, if you have short and square to slender and almond nails, this season is right for you. Creativity comes in different forms as there is huge array of inspirations from glitter details to pastel accents. In this article, we will dive into the most beautiful yellow spring nails designs of the upcoming season.
Vibrant Yellow and Gold Glitter Mix
This manicure is a unique composition of modern and glam, featuring bright yellow along with striking gold glitter. The accent nails with gold glitter exudes luxury, while the high-gloss finish on the yellow spring nails acrylic enhances vibrance. The square shape lends fresh stylish appeal which makes it a great choice for anyone wanting eye-catching yet elegant nails.
To recreate this look from the comfort of home, start off with a light base coat followed by two coats of yellow polish for full opacity. Tiered gold glitter polish can be used on the accent nails with the use of a sponge for a denser sparkling effect. Everything can be sealed with a glossy top coat to increase shine as well as durability.
Nude and Neon Yellow French Tips
Combining pastel nude with neon yellow is unarguably an ingenious twist of the classic French manicure. The combination makes it look stylish while also remaining chic. The almond shape definitely elongates the nails which gives a more elegant and refined look. The slim yellow edges give this design a minimalist appeal while also making it eye-catching. For those person in love with spring glue, this is a great option for stylish yellow spring nails design.
Start by applying a nude base polish, we recommend Essie Ballet Slippers, then allow it to dry completely. After it dries completely, outline tips with OPI Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet and seal the design with a glossy top coat.
Swirled Yellow with Subtle Blue Accent
This manicure features soft yellow spring nails with graceful white swirls that define spring. The combination of blue and yellow colors is refreshing while the almond shape keeps it classy. The swirls are elegant in their subtlety and fluidity which makes this design both playful and sophisticated. Perfect for someone looking for yellow spring nails with flowers or an abstract artsy vibe.
To achieve this look, apply a light yellow base coat and allow it to dry. Use a fine nail brush to create white colored swirl accents while ensuring the lines are soft and fluid. Then create an accent nail with blue color for contrast and finish with a top coat for crispness and shine.
Glossy Lemon Yellow Almond Nails
Whoever enjoys fresh and dazzling manicures wouldn’t want to miss out on trying this gorgeous yellow spring nails almond shape design! The glossy lemon yellow color is clean, fresh, and perfect for spring. The almond shape adds sophistication to the manicure which is both casual and formal. This design does nothing else but let the yellow color do the talking.
To replicate this look, start with a base coat to achieve smooth application. Afterwards, apply two coats of vibrant yellow gel polish such as Gelish “Sunshine Glow.” Finish off with a high shine top coat to enhance the color’s brilliance and allow for long-lasting wear.
Save Pin
Pastel Yellow and Pink Ombre with Swirls
The dreamy yellow spring nails feature ladies pastel yellow and pink with white swirls which is tender and feminine. The long almond shape strengthens the gradient effect. The white delicate swirls creates whimisical touch that is perfect for people who enjoy artistic and cute manicure.
For the DIY version, use light pink nail polish as a base and sponge on an soft yellow ombre. With a thin brush, paint delicate white swirls on top of the nails. Lastly, apply a top coat for a glossy and smooth finish.
Yellow Almond Nails with Polka Dot Accents
Small black polka dots and a vintage French tip brings boldness to this retro inspired set of almond nails with a playful twist. The bright yellow tips on the sheer nude base brings a lively energy to the manicure while the soft yellow tip adds a fun touch to the whole design. Everything is sleeker and more elegant because of the almond shaped nails, making the playful design more polished and sophisticated as well.
If you want to recreate this look then first start with a sheer pink or nude base coat like OPI ‘Bubble Bath.’ Paint the yellow French tip using a fine brush and solid polish like Essie ‘You Know the Espadrille’ Then, with a gel polish such as Gelish ‘Black Shadow’ use a dotting tool for the black polka dots. Finally seal and protect the design with a top coat.
Pastel Yellow with Silver Glitter Stripe
This design of yellow spring nails are kept minimalistic yet jaw-dropping. It has a soft pastel yellow base and a diagonal silver glitter stripe to increase elegance. The almond shape of the nails makes this manicure sleeker which is perfect for someone who likes glamorous and simple nails at the same time. The design is also very chic as the creamy yellow and metallic accent have a subtle contrast.
To recreate this look, apply two coats of Zoya “Bee” polish for an even base color. Use striping tape to create a diagonal section and fill it with silver glitter polish; OPI “Silver on Ice” works great. Remove the tape, let it dry and then apply a glossy top coat to finish.
Nude to Neon Yellow Ombre
This yellow spring acrylic nails design features yellow ombre tips like no other. It is a bold take on the ombre trend because instead of blending the nude base into a softer color, it uses an electrifying neon yellow. The soft gradient gives the nails a high fashion, modern feel there is, alongside the neutral color that gives a soft finish to everything. The almond shape nails elevates the look even more by providing an elegant touch which is why this design is ideal in elongating the fingers. This design is perfect for those who love eye-catching manicures that are bold in very simple ways.
In order to achieve this look, start with a nude base polish. I suggest the Essie brand “Topless & Barefoot”, it works perfectly. Then grab a makeup sponge. Dip it in a mix of neon yellow polish, I use China Glaze “Celtic Sun”, and dab it at the tips blending it towards the middle. Repeat until there is a seamless gradient, then put on a top coat to make the transition and shine smoother.
Bright Yellow with Geometric Accent Nail
To achieve a bold design inspired by art, this yellow spring manicure showcases bright yellow nails and an accent purple, black, and pink geometric nail that modernizes the overall look. The long almond shape adds to the sleek editorial vibe this style portrays. Fashion forwarded individuals with a playful, edgy outlook are bound to find this design appealing.
To recreate this look, Zoya ‘Pippa’ will work wonders as a high pigment solid yellow polish. Apply Gelish ‘Tutti Frutti’ and OPI ‘Do you have this color in Stockholm?’ for the accent nail. Use a nail brush to create sharp blunt geometric designs with black, pink, and purple polish; finishing with a glossy topcoat that makes and enhances the crisp colors.
Yellow and Orange Splash Design
These yellow spring nails with a glitter design have a bright yellow base and an accent nail splashed with orange and red showing off bold artistic feeling. The almond shape of this manicure maintains an elegant touch while the splash effect gives it an expressive touch. This is one of those nails that can be liked by people who love abstract unique nail art.
For this look, start with the base coat in bright yellow using Gelish `Lemon Ice`. For the splash effect, you can use a fan brush or a splatter technique with red and orange polish OPI `A Roll in the Hague` and Essie `Clambake` for the red. Finish everything with a top coat to add shine and smooth out the texture.
Neon Yellow Square Nails with Leopard Print
The design employs a square shape with a neon yellow base embellished with eye-catching black leopard prints. This design is perfect for spring and is a definite head turner! Fashionistas who prefer ornamented statement nails will definitely make a bold statement. The square shape gives these nails a modern touch which is complimented by the contrasting animal print creating a trendy look.
If you wish to recreate this design, Gelish’s “Glow Getter” neon yellow gel polish will work just fine. The leopard print is made with a fine brush using black irregular spots made with OPI “black onyx” and then outlined with a green shade like Essie ‘Mojito Madness.’ Finish with a shiny topcoat for that extra shine or a matte top coat for a modern look.
Save Pin
Yellow and White Abstract Swirl Design
This yellow spring nails design combines solid bright yellow nails with whimsical white swirls which brings forth a creative and fresh touch. The short square shape adds style while making the manicure elegant and amusing at the same time. The white lines are a nice touch of minimalism that balance out the yellow, making it suitable for individuals who enjoy striking yet clean art designs.
To recreate this style, apply vibrantly pigmented gel polish such as OPI “Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet.” Use a fine liner brush and a white gel polish, for example Gelish “Arctic Freeze,” for the white swirl nails. Finish the details and guarantee durability by adding high gloss top coat.
Gradient Neon Yellow Almond Nails
This yellow spring nails design captures effortless glam with a gradient design from nude to neon yellow. The yellow ombre effect smoothly transitions from natural looking colors to a high impact neon tip which makes this manicure chic and edgy at the same time. The almond shape also provides a more elongated effect to the fingers, adding to their elegance.
To recreate this look at home, start with a nude base coat, try Essie “Ballet Slippers”. Use a sponge to blend neon yellow polish like China Glaze “Celtic Sun” at the tip to create a seamless gradient. Finish off with a glossy top coat to smooth out the transitions.
Golden French Tips on Yellow Almond Nails
This design features yellow spring nails that seem to be infused with the luxurious essence of gold. The manicure has a stunning French tip variant that is mesmerized with golden gold metallic accents. The blend of gold and bold mustard yellow undertones will make any set of psycho-almond shaped nails contrast beautifully with the golden tips. The soft shimmer of the golden tips pairs wonderfully with bold yellow and gives off an incredibly elegant yet stylish vibe.
To achieve this look, the base polish required is the mustard yellow OPI “Sun, Sea, and Sand in My Pants”. An Essie “Penny Talk” metallic polish can be used alongside a fine brush to pour on some gold French tips. A glossy top coat polish can be added and will enhance the metallic shine while also making it much more durable.
Yellow Square Nails with Palm Tree Accent
These yellow spring nails with glitter is perfect for the tropics with solid yellow nails and a gold glitter accent featuring a black palm tree. The square shape is modern and fresh, making this design perfect for vacation nails and summer. Depth and texture are added from the contrast of yellow and the glittery palm tree accent.
Begin with a yellow gel polish such as Gelish “Brights Have More Fun” to recreate this style. For the accent nail, use gold glitter base coat OPI “Gold Digger”. With a fine brush, or stamping, black polish using Essie “Licorice” fill in the palm tree. Finish with a top coat to make the design last and be smooth.
Pastel Yellow Almond Nails with Gold Accent
The yellow spring nails almond design perfectly captures soft luxury with its pastel yellow base and mirror gold accent nail. The combination of the high-gloss finish alongside the stunning colors makes the manicure both subtle and glamorous. This is a sophisticated yet playful choice for spring due to the almond shape which elongates the fingers further enhancing the beauty of the nail design.
Start with a buttery yellow gel polish like the OPI ‘Sun, Sea, And Sand In My pants’ for this look. For the gold accent nail, apply Born Pretty “Gold Mirror” chrome powder over a black base for the chrome powder accent. Finally, add a no-wipe top coat to seal everything and maintain the mirror like shine.
Classic Bright Yellow Almond Nails
Nothing screams spring like vibrant yellow spring nails. They are best demonstrated with clearing high gloss fully yellow polish. The almond shape brings character to the set while keeping it simple. This shade certainly draws attention during warm weather and is a perfect fit for any clothing items.
To achieve this classy look, you can go with Essie’s “You Know the Espadrille” neon yellow polish and apply two coats for maximum opacity. End it with glossy gel top coats and achieve a set that shines.
Vibrant Almond Yellow Nails with Denim Aesthetic
This nail inspo with a yellow spring theme features warm yellow nails set against the cool color of denim. Her nails have an almond shape which makes them look feminine, and the color shines even more due to the glossy polish. This nail design is perfect for people wanting something bright yet simple for spring.
For this look, use a vibrant yellow gel polish such as Gelish “Don’t Be A Pansy.” Remember to include a rubber base coat to give extra strength, and apply a gel top coat for greater durability.
White and Yellow Striped Almond Nails with Glitter Accents
The design for these yellow spring nails features stripes of white, yellow, and metallic silver which form an elegant contribution to spring nails. The gold glitter as well as the base yellow and white colors all complement each other very well. This fine mixture of both delicate and bold features is what makes this mani spectacular.
In order to achieve this subtle, yet glam look, start off with a white gel polish OPI “Alpine Snow.” After, you can apply nail striping tape in order to create sharp lines, fill in those lines with a yellow polish like China Glaze “Lemon Fizz.” Finish off with silver glitter accents made with a fine liner brush and glossy top coat.
Dripping Honey-Inspired Square Nails
This square set of yellow spring nails is inspired by honey drips with a matte yellow base, and a white accent nail that has some dripping. The shape is modern and square which pairs wonderfully with the detailing for the playful and artistic edge.
To get this cute nail art, a matte yellow polish such as OPI’s Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet will work perfectly. Begin the honey dip design with a stem gel white base, then with a fine liner brush *lightly* paint yellow drips. Seal it off with a matte top coat and you are good to go!
Neon Yellow Coffin Nails with Glitter Accents
This acrylic spring set is the perfect combination of vibrant yellow and pink colors with gentle subtleness. The coffin shape add the modern edgy neon yellow color. Most of the nails are painted with a high gloss neon yellow base, while two of them feature fine gold glitter with delicate swirl patterns which adds motion and dimension to the design.
To create this stunning appearance , begin with DND “Neon Lemon” neon yellow gel polish. For glitter accent nails, apply a clear base coat and mix in fine gold glitter like Kiara Sky “24K Sparkle.” In order to create the delicate swirl effect, a thin nail art brush will be useful. For long lasting vibrancy, finish with a high shine topcoat.
Save Pin
