With the plethora of nail artists and nail polish related accounts on Instagram you might wonder, “Who is worth following?”. I have trouble with this myself, and I actually follow about 450 artists, indie polish makers, and commercial brands on Instagram at any given time. And the list seems to always be growing – crazy, I know! Now that I have been using Instagram for a while, I have certain accounts that I really LOVE and I am constantly liking and commenting on their photos. But even then, there are SO many great accounts to follow! In this series of posts I will share my absolute favorite accounts grouped by the type of account so you can find just what you are looking for and feel that special glow of falling in love with some new nail art. Posts in this series will focus on:

• Alternative Nails – Nail art with a little something extra – maybe a little bit edgy, a little bit dark, but always different
• Commercial Polish Brands – Large nail polish makers you can find at your local stores
• Indie Polish Brands – Independent nail polish makers
• Nail Art Hobbyist’s – Nail art enthusiasts who paint because they love nail polish
  • Beginner/Small Accounts
  • Intermediate/Medium Accounts
  • Advanced/Large Accounts
• Nail Art Technicians – Nail art professionals
• Nail Art Feature Accounts – Instagram accounts that feature other artists and give proper credit

My Top 30 Instagram Accounts

Who are my favorite, best-of-the-best nail artists on Instagram? In this post I will share all of the accounts that make me say “WOW” every time I visit their pages across ALL of the categories. I’m not going to say much, but let each account speak for itself. Happy nail art internet hole!

Black Cat Nails on Instagram

If you don’t already, I hope that you follow me on Instagram! I have two accounts – one that supports the blogs where I also post about my “nail life” and a second feature account for “alternative nails.”

Best Nail Polish Swatcher on Instagram

In this category there stands one above all the others. Nina’s color selections are always perfect, as well as her choice of accessory. Her photography, hand placement, lighting – all perfection. Enough said.

Best Glitter Placement Nail Artist on Instagram

Oh My Glitter! Seriously check this account out all the way back…

Best Hand-Drawn/Freehand Nail Art on Instagram

Best Nail Art Designs on Instagram

Best Nail Art Technicians on Instagram

Whew – I hope your eye holes are happy! Know of any great artists that I didn’t include here that everyone should know about? Let us know in the comments below! Want more nail art? Check out some of the best blogs on the Internet.