Instagram Nail Porn
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Deborah Lippmann
Who do magazines like Vogue and Vanity Fair or designers like Narcisco Rodriquez and Marchesa call when they need a steady hand? Nail designer Deborah Lippmann. The manicure mogul has created custom colors with celebs like Lady Gaga and Sarah Jessica Parker and has her own line of luxury polishes.
Follow @deborahlippmann
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Jenna Hipp
Her last name says it all—Jenna Hipp is the go-to nail artist for high fashion editorials. She’s “nailed” Lea Michele, Miley Cyrus, Drew Barrymore and other stars on the covers of countless magazines. What’s more, her designs are totally green, and her Instagram proves just how hip earth-friendly nail polishes can be.
Follow @jennahipp
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Simcha Whitehill
NYC manicurist Simcha Whitehill was busy during NYFW—her work graced the runways of Alice & Olivia, Erin Fetherston, Mathieu Mirano and Emerson. Whitehill’s geometric designs in bold colors with metallic accents offer tons of at-home inspiration.
Follow @MissPopNails
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Jin Soon Choi
Jin Soon Choi might not do glitzy nail bling, but she does paint some of the prettiest polish on Instagram. Her elegant, nature-inspired designs make even just two coats and a top coat swoon-worthy.
Follow @jinsoonchoi
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Karen Guttierez
When it comes to nail perfection, stars like Bella Thorne, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga turn to Karen Guttierez. The manicurist regularly works on editorials for magazines like Lucky and US Weekly and her Instagram is full of jaw-dropping details and must-have nail wraps.
Follow @karengnails
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Aterlier + LIM
This hidden gem shows off the most kawaii nail art in Japan. Osaka-based nail salon Atelier + LIM does dainty doodles in dreamy pastel palettes and will make you want to hop on a plane to Japan to get your nails done.
Follow @atelierlim
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Madeline Poole
Madeline Poole turned her art school knack for painting straight lines into a career as the coolest manicurist in L.A. She recreates designer prints on her Instagram and has done Sky Ferriera’s nails, looks for Adam Selman and Reece Hudson, and the neutral shades on the models at Stella McCartney for Paris Fashion Week.
Follow @MPNails
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Tom Bachik
As the Global Nail Designer for L’Oreal Paris, Tom Bachik is the celebrity MAN-icurist behind practically all the nails on the red carpet at Cannes—plus he manicures Heidi Klum, Zooey Deschanel and Jennifer Lopez on the regular.
Follow @tombachik
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Britney Tokyo
Britney Tokyo sets trends with her pop art-inspired manicures, often peppered with off-the-wall 3D gems, appliques and mini portraits—often with a different look on each nail. The bi-coastal nailist’s graphic designs are edgy, street-ready and not for the shrinking violet.
Follow @britneytokyo
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Alicia Torrello
Alicia Torrello’s punky designs are a must on the sets of major designer photo shoots. The manicurist polishes fingertips for Oscar de la Renta and Chanel, and her of-the-moment work can be spotted in practically every international fashion mag.
Follow @aliciatnails
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Leah Light
If you’ve noticed an upswing in stars taking off for New Zealand, it might be because they want to get their nails done by Leah Light. She’s painted her signature fun and flirty designs on celebs like Rita Ora, Katy Perry, Lorde and Taylor Swift—to name a few.
Follow @NailsByLeah
