When someone references ‘yellow nails’, the mind doesn’t always go somewhere pleasing. But this is all set to change with lemon-coloured nails set to be this summer’s freshest manicure trend – with sunny shades of Sicilian lemon, sunshine yellow and tenniscore neon taking over our nails.

Whether you like to experiment with nail art or prefer to keep things simple and subdued with a pretty pastel manicure, yellow nails can work for anyone. Have fun and play around with lemon or sunshine designs, keep things chic with a buttery soft cream colour or go all out with a burst of neon brightness.

Yellow may not be as conventional as some shades, but even just looking at it is incredibly mood-boosting. Plus, as nail technician Metta Francis explains, it’s a shade that can work for everyone and it’s easier to wear than you might think.

“Yellow is such an uplifting colour, but a lot of people tend to shy away from it on nails. Choose a bright yellow with warm undertones – like oranges and reds – and it can look amazing on all skin tones,” she says.

Granted, such a bright colour on every single nail might be a bit too much for some people. If that’s the case, though, there is a solution. “Opt for a neutral or nude base with hints of colour, like a yellow-tipped French manicure, yellow half-moons or yellow polka dots,” suggests Francis.

The options are endless. Here’s some yellow nail inspiration to take to your next appointment…

Lemon nails are this summer’s hottest manicure trend