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Trendy Autumn Nail Styles to Try Right Now in Hong Kong & How to Book Them at Nail Jolly
HONG KONG
The nail world is pulling in two directions at once. On one side, the "naked nail" look has beauty editors praising glossy, polish-free hands. On the other, polka dots, velvety cat-eye finishes and ultra-thin French tips are giving anyone who likes a little detail something to play with. CSP Times rounds up six styles trending right now, and how to ask for each at Nail Jolly.
1. Naked Nails
The look: nails that appear to be your own, only healthier. Marie Claire's report on the bare nail trend describes short, softly shaped nails with a high-shine top coat, well-kept cuticles and, in some versions, sheer tints or a strengthening gel instead of colour.
At Nail Jolly: The Soft Gel Manicure (HK$498, 60 minutes) is the salon's own pick for a natural, polished finish, and the Signature Manicure (HK$598 for classic polish, 75 minutes) adds a soak, scrub and massage. Ask your artist for a sheer or nude shade and a glossy finish.
2. Polka Dots
The look: a retro motif that now reads as modern. Refinery29's polka dot nail edit shows tone-on-tone dots, multicolour dots, tiny dots on a French tip, dots on a sheer jelly base and bold black-and-white spots. Dot size ranges from microscopic to bold, and the dots can cover the nail, sit in a border or fill one section.
At Nail Jolly: Dots fall under nail art, which starts from HK$30. Two-tone finishes and French tips are also on the add-on menu, so a dotted French tip is a reasonable request. Bring a screenshot so your artist can match dot size and spacing to your nail length.
3. Cat Eye
The look: a magnetic finish that creates a sharp line of light across the nail. Marie Claire UK's 2026 nail trends flags softer, velvet-like cat-eye textures in jewel tones, smoky neutrals and pastels.
At Nail Jolly: Ask for a magnetic cat-eye gel at the salon with Soft Gel Manicure as the natural base.
4. Velvet Nails
The look: cat eye's softer sister. An inkl report on the velvet trend explains that velvet uses the same magnetic polish but diffuses the light into a hazy, fabric-like glow rather than a crisp line. It suits pale pink, champagne and milky white, as well as deeper chocolate, maroon and emerald, and can be worn on all ten nails or as an accent.
At Nail Jolly: As with cat eye, ask directly for recommendations with the salon. If you want a single accent nail, the artist-request option (HK$50) lets you ask for a specific nail artist.
5. Micro French Tips
The look: a French manicure with a much thinner tip. Marie Claire's piece on Demi Lovato's micro straight French describes a short, square set with slim silver tips over a chrome overlay, and notes that tip width is the main thing you can adjust.
At Nail Jolly: French tips are on the add-on menu, so ask for a slimmer line than the classic. Gradients and glitter add-ons are available if you want to soften or dress up the tip.
6. Refined 3D Details and Pearls
The look: tiny raised accents instead of heavy maximalist art. Marie Claire UK's trend list points to droplets, pearls and sculpted details as the smaller-scale alternative.
At Nail Jolly: Jewels start from HK$5, so one or two on an accent nail is an easy way to try it.
Locations
Central: 1/F, Shama Central, 26 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong | +852 2157 9451
Tsim Sha Tsui: Room A, 1/F, 13 Hau Fook St, Johnson Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong | +852 2367 6886
Taikoo Place: Shop B, G/F, FWD Tower, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong | +852 6131 6352
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