Sure, you can always schedule a manicure to cover up the appearance of yellow-tinted nails (assuming the hue is cosmetic-related and doesn’t signal a health issue), but there’s also an easy way to clear the color at home. Here, we tapped experts to get the scoop on what causes yellow nails and how to remedy them. “When your nails become weaker and thinner, you might experience discoloration with your nails, where they turn slightly yellow,” adds Amy Lin, the founder of sundays—a nail care brand focused on wellness. “This is a physical sign that your nails may need a breather from polish.” Although: “Some articles claim that deficiencies of vitamin B12 and zinc can cause yellow nails, but it’s not common,” says Maiman. “In fact, vitamin B12 more commonly causes blue nails, not yellow.” Nonetheless, it’s still important to tend to the discoloration, no matter the hue. See here for our favorite vitamins for nails. If you have a deep stain, Maiman suggests diluting hydrogen peroxide to fix the color:
