Zendaya’s look at the Louis Vuitton FW 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week is living rent-free in our minds—from her curly pixie cut to that all-white bubble-hem dress. And yes, we did peep the simple gold band on her finger, stacked among other silver-toned platinum and diamond pieces (Hello, Mrs. Holland?!). But while the ring sparked plenty of speculation, it also drew our attention to her adorable soft-pink manicure.
We love how her nail look blends two of spring’s biggest nail trends into one. Sitting somewhere between naked nails and the milky manicure trend, the look pairs a cloudy, sheer finish with a soft blush hue (like Essie’s iconic Ballet Slippers) to create a gorgeous strawberry milk pink effect.
The strawberry milk color delivers a soft, feminine look while still feeling effortlessly elegant. The delicate pastel shade is perfect for spring—and subtle enough as a neutral to go with literally anything (including a bridal look, apparently!). Honestly, we wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes the next color everyone’s obsessed with. If you want to get ahead of the trend, we rounded up the best polishes to recreate Zendaya’s milky pink nails in just a few swipes.
Milky Pink Nail Polishes
Essie Gel Couture in Fairy Tailor 40
Anvita Reddy (she/her) is a Commerce Editor at Hearst Magazines. She contributes commerce content across Hearst’s portfolio, including Elle, Harper's Baazar, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of experience in the commerce space, including writing detailed first-person product reviews, trend and best-of round-ups, deals and sales coverage, and more. Previously, she was an assistant editor for PS Shopping, covering beauty, home and kitchen, fashion, tech, travel, wellness, and lifestyle. In her free time, you can find her catching up on everything from reality TV to reruns of classic sitcoms, testing out viral beauty products, sharpening her cooking skills, working out, or traveling.
