While the weather may be unpredictable, summer nails are decidedly sunny—and stars like Hailey Bieber and Charlize Theron are trying them out. Both celebrities have been spotted wearing lemonade yellow nails, one of the season’s biggest color trends.
Departing from her signature chrome and navy tips, Bieber opted for bright, cheerful canary nails complete with tiny polka dots created by her longtime nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt. This isn’t Bieber’s first foray into yellow—in spring 2023, she embraced the color trend with a high-shine, chrome finish.
The intricate spots create a joyful detail that feels fresh yet sophisticated for summer. It’s a hue that celebrity manicurist Michelle Humphrey champions. “It’s giving sunshine in a bottle!” she previously told ELLE, recommending Essie Rev It Up and Atelier At The Bay as her top picks. Polka dots are also emerging as one of summer’s biggest nail trends, with the simple nail design proving perfect for festival season.
Meanwhile, Charlize Theron appeared on The Today Show in New York City sporting an unexpected lemonade manicure in an understated half-moon pattern. Manicurist Mo Qin gave Theron’s fingertips an immaculate, clean base and added a pop of yellow in a crescent shape at the nail base.
For those who prefer a neutral or dark color palette in their wardrobe, yellow nails offer a great way to experiment with bolder colors without overwhelming the senses. Not ready for a full yellow commitment? Take inspiration from Theron’s interpretation.
“If you don’t want to commit to the full yellow color, you can just add little accents and still be part of the trend,” says manicurist Julia Diogo.
Your next manicure look: sorted.
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