Trend alert! According to manicurist-to-the-stars, Tom Bachik, it’s all about “butter” manicures for spring. 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.
Bachik also 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.
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour – 129 Ovni
£29
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Nailberry L’Oxygéné – Folie Douce
£16.50
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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 avoiding 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 colour, 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.