Remember back in 2024 when Lily Collins embraced the demure nail trend? Short, natural, in the most understated nude shade…. Well, it seems her penchant for subtle manicures is a thing of the past. She proved it to us last night at PaleyFest, where we saw her alongside the rest of the cast of Emily in Paris.
Her choice is a departure from the short nails she sported just a couple of years ago, which makes us seriously believe that long nails are never really going away, despite current toned-down trends. Because if Emily Cooper herself is opting for them, we’ll have to seriously reconsider them—and start looking right now for a similar pearly white nail polish shade, because it promises to become the new obsession of spring 2026.
Lily Collins attends Netflix’s Emily in Paris during 2026 PaleyFest LA at the Dolby Theatre on April 10, 2026.
Julian Hamilton
What does Lily Collins’s pearly manicure look like?
Collins’s nails are now long and coated in white polish, two characteristics that we typically associate with a summery and carefree look. However, the actor manages to make them look utterly elegant and perfect for her velvet dress. And incidentally, she’s embraced the cloud dancer trend with the angelic white shade that was declared the official color of 2026.
- Shape: They are almond-shaped, without sharp edges or extreme angles, but rounded and very smooth.
- Length: The XL length is not discreet, but remains very chic thanks to the almond shape.
- Color: The color is a fashionable pearly white, with an almost imperceptible iridescent hue.
- Finish: It’s glossy, but also slightly sheer and milky, allowing her natural nail to somewhat show through.
- Style: The manicure is designed to complement the dramatic burgundy design without overshadowing it. The same goes for the makeup, which is barely noticeable. And yet both the length and the color make them the perfect choice for elongating the hand’s silhouette, making them ülkü for spring looks.
Already have your pearly white nail polish? Something tells us you’re going to want to keep it close by for the next few months.
This article was originally posted by Glamour Spain.
