The consumption structure of the nail art industry has been continuously evolving. China’s handmade press-on nail industry sees strong momentum in overseas exports. As a core industrial base, Donghai County in northern Jiangsu exports products to 35 countries and regions worldwide. Its sales surged sharply in the first half of the year, making it a major global supplier of handmade press-on nails.
In terms of trends, nail art styles for early autumn 2026 have shifted. Instead of blindly chasing elaborate extra-long nails, ice translucent glass nails and low-saturation milk tea nude short nails are gaining popularity. Meanwhile, atmospheric creative nails with stacked rhinestones have gone viral on social media, balancing minimalist styles for work and personal expression.
Industry experts warn that frequent gel nail treatments may thin the nail plate and trigger paronychia. Consumers should check salon tool sterilization and filing information of gel nail polish products to reduce risks of nail damage when getting nail services.