@ButterLondon is known for its pretty polishes, but the brand maintains an awesome feed of beautiful manis too. Follow them for accessible nail art ideas.
@BernadetteNails showcases the artful work of celebrity manicurist and polish purveyor Benadette Thompson. Her feed delivers fun ideas for mixing and matching colors from her collection—and lots of celeb manis.
@DeborahLippmann polish colors and textures are so unique, they can be layered for an artistic effect (without major mani skills). Perfect for the nail-obsessed girl who lacks a steady hand.
@CiaoManhattan2012 features the work of artist Mei, a New York-based mani genius. Most of Mei’s work is too complex to be recreated by nail novices, but a few of her graphic designs might work for the advanced DIYer.
@EssiePolish is the biggest name in polish. Follow the brand’s Instgram for the newest colors, fashion week backstage access, red carpet inspiration and cool manis from real girls.
@MPNails AKA artist Madeline Poole create what might be our favorite mani of all time: The Panda Tip. Her Instgram features a beautiful mix of graphic, whimical, and bejeweled designs.
Established back in 2009, the London-based nail salon, @WahNails, has always been a leader in art. With over 2800 posts, the salon’s Instagram feed is a goldmine for inspiring manis.
@KandiYamz is the Instagram home of nail art designer Kandi Banks. She and her Long Beach staff create intricate designs for the tip adventurous.
@HeyNiceNails displays the whimsical work of Donne and Ginny Geer, California-based sisters and awesome nail artists. Their designs are a grab bag of all things cute, glittery and gorgeous—a real treat for nail art lovers.
@JinSoonChoi is a fave among beauty editors (including this one), owner of immaculate nail spas in NYC, and a backstage staple. Learn how to create sophisticated, modern nail art from her constantly updated feed.
The West Village manicure destination @ValleyNails is constantly buzzing with NYC girls getting the coolest custom manis. The salon has mastered the art of gradient glitter and Aztec-inspired designs.