Trend alert! According to manicurist-to-the-stars Tom Bachik — a.k.a. Selena Gomez‘s go-to nail artist — it’s all about “butter” manicures for spring 2024. 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.
To usher in spring, Bachik posted an image of his 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 Nailberry’s L’Oxygéné Folie Douce or Chanel’s Le Vernis in 129 Ovni.
Springtime florals famously elicited a scathing response from Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, but butter yellow on fingertips? That does feel different. The trick to getting it right – and to avoid an unappealing shade of yellow – is to ensure it’s the right hue. Think creamy rather than mustard or neon. It’s a nod to the color without being too in your face.
Plus, as the sun continues to not shine, it’s an easy way to boost your optimism – just look down at your fingertips. Not sold on the buttery goodness? We have also compiled 11 spring nail trends to try in 2024 that are anything but basic.
This post originally appeared on British Vogue. It has been lightly edited.
