Stacey Dooley’s ‘oyster nails’ are an elegant take on the chrome manicure trend – and we predict they’ll be everywhere this autumn

Stacey Dooley pictured with red hair and a black dress, smiling in front of a brown ceiling .

As autumn approaches, richer colours and statement finishes are creeping back onto our manicure moodboards – and ‘oyster nails’ are the latest look to catch our attention. Cool and silvery with a glazed sheen, they’re an elegant way to embrace metallics for the new season.

While beige nails and neutral nail designs will undoubtedly remain popular, we’re already seeing celebrities switch out sheer washes of colour for bolder looks. Now, Stacey Dooley is following suit, showcasing a striking silver manicure on Instagram that has us looking ahead to the more adventurous 2026 nail trends.