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8 Inspiring Nail Artists to Follow on Instagram

For all the best nail inspo, look no further
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You're on your way to your nail appointment only to realize you haven't put an ounce of thought into what you'll be doing with your nails today. Sure, you could opt for a single nail polish color and keep things simple, but sometimes you're in the mood to get creative with your nail look.

When you're itching for something unique, eye-catching and totally 'gram-worthy, social media is a great place to start. There are thousands of nail artists (professional and amateur) proudly displaying their work, just waiting to inspire your next-level manicure.

To help get you started, we've rounded up eight of the most inspiring, talented and mind-blowing nail artists to follow on Instagram. We promise, you won't be short on inspiration the next time you show up at the nail salon.

Image via @heynicenails

Cover image via @heynicenails

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@heynicenails
This sister duo based in Long Beach, California will provide your feed with all the funky, out-of-the-box nail designs you could ever need. From Lisa Frank-inspired leopard print to 90s-style colorful smiley faces, this account is nothing short of eye-catching.

Image via @heynicenails

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@nailthoughts
Katie Masters is the nail genius behind this Instagram account where she shares her daily creations on her client's nails. Think incredibly realistic peach emojis on accent nails and palm tree silhouettes that look like they were stamped on. You can count on double-tapping every one of her posts thanks to the incredible detail and jaw-dropping art you'll see as you scroll.

Image via @nailthoughts

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@misspopnails
On Miss Pop's feed, you'll get an inside look at all the nail looks that this New York City-based artist creates. And her clients aren't just anyone; you'll get to see her designs on the likes of Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber and more. She's essentially the queen of runway nails.

Image via @misspopnails

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@superflynails
Meet Mia, nail artist at Sparkle SF Nail Studio in San Francisco. She creates an abundance of really cool designs for advertisements and editorial but also works on everyday clients. Bring in your favorite pair of shoes and Mia can create something to match them. Saw a cool mermaid print nail file? She'll recreate it on your digits.

Image via @superflynails

BY KRISTEN BOUSQUET | SEP 24, 2018 | SHARES
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