It’s safe to say that Leni Klum has her mother’s taste in manicures. The 21-year-old model’s latest set combines the best of Heidi Klum’s signature milky nail with the sleek glass nail trend – the perfect way to elevate a minimalistic set for spring.
The younger Klum is having a moment not only because of Germany’s Next Top Model, but also because of her important role in her mother’s current documentary series, On & Off the Catwalk by Heidi Klum. In a recent Instagram post, we zoomed in to get a better look at her beauty details, including her eye-catching mani.
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Ultra-shiny glass nails dominated manicure trends last year. We saw them in every shape and style, from vanilla glass nails to Dakota Johnson’s glass French tips. But the hype is not over and we’re seeing plenty of milky styles – including the super-chic Cloudy French – throughout 2026 already. Leni Klum’s milky twist on the glass nail trend is super clean and versatile, joining the ranks of BB cream nails and soap nails – a few of 2025’s biggest nail trends. If you prefer shine to shimmer, they can also stand in for Hailey Bieber’s glazed-donut nails, which are trending again for spring 2026.
While Klum’s almond nails make for an elegant base, milky glass nails can be worn on any shape or length. This quiet-luxury mani is also fairly low-maintenance, since the neutral base won’t call attention to grow-out. Leni Klum’s milky glass nails look almost semi-sheer, which suggests that the look was achieved using very thin layers of polish. The glassy-clear finish is then created with an ultra-shiny top coat.
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A version of this article was originally published on Glamour Germany.
