Sure, Instagram is the perfect place to peruse food porn and coo over photos of puppies. But we in the beauty industry have another guilty pleasure on our favorite app: discovering new nail art. We scour our feeds looking for inspiration for our favorite holidays [1] and our Spring manicures [2], and the gurus we follow are a talented lot. Ready to up your Instagram game and get in on the nail art craze? We've got the scoop on who to follow, just below.
NailedbyAsami
Delicate, whimsical designs adorn the nails on NailedbyAsami [3]'s feed, and they are perfect for the gal who hates cheesy designs.
Source: Instagram user asami812 [4]
Chalkboard Nails
Aside from the cute quotes and floral patterns we spy on the Chalkboard Nails [5] Instagram feed, we love how we sometimes get a peek into the process behind her nail designs — from sketch to final product!
Source: Instagram user chalkboardnails [6]
Chelsea King
Chelsea King [7] is one of those nail artists who works with such detail and precision, you ask yourself "how did she do that?" every time you scroll through her feed.
Source: Instagram user chelseaqueen [8]
CHI Nail Bar
An LA-based nail salon, CHI Nail Bar [9] showcases everything from laser-precise line designs to 3D decals for your nails.
Source: Instagram user chinailbar [10]
Deborah Lippmann
If you aren't following Deborah Lippmann [11] on Instagram, you're missing out on gorgeous color combinations and a whole lot of sparkle.
Source: Instagram user deborahlippmann [12]
Fleury Rose
If you're looking for nail art that give you a chuckle (like this amazing Twin Peaks design), look no further than Fleury Rose [13], who just so happens to be the US nail ambassador for Illamasqua.
Source: Instagram user fleuryrosenails [14]
Donne and Ginny Geer
Donne and Ginny Geer [15], a sister duo from California, design geometric designs, sparkling nails, and intricate shapes that are total eye candy.
Source: Instagram user heynicenails [16]
Jin Soon Choi
Nail guru Jin Soon Choi [17] takes you beyond your typical bottle of polish. Her Instagram feed reads like an instruction manual and will give you endless inspiration on how to use her polishes.
Source: Instagram user jinsoonchoi [18]
Karen G Nails
Need a kitschy way to show some holiday spirit on your nails? Karen G [19] has you covered.
Source: Instagram user karengnails [20]
Kimmie Kyees
Want to know how Rihanna [21] gets her killer nail art? She's got a secret: Kimmie Kyees [22].
Source: Instagram user kimmiekyees [23]
Miku Tsutaya
Anyone who posts pizza nail art is cool in our book, but Miku Tsutaya [24] has a whole host of graphic nail designs we can't help but stare at.
Source: Instagram user mikutsutaya [25]
Nailing Hollywood
The nail designs on Nailing Hollywood [26]'s Instagram feed prove that you can find inspiration just about anywhere.
Source: Instagram user nailinghollywood [27]
Michelle Humphrey
Maybelline New York nail expert Michelle Humphrey [28] loves herself some color, and that's just fine by us.
Source: Instagram user nailsbymh [29]
Regina Rodriguez
3D decals and insanely intricate details are what you'll find on Regina Rodriguez [30]'s feed. This is nail art porn at its finest.
Source: Instagram user nailsbyregina [31]
Pams & Kin
There's a lot to adore about Pams & Kin [32], a nail artist in SF, but the thing we love most is her devotion to Queen Bey and Andy Warhol.
Source: Instagram user pamsandkin [33]
Mimi
Mimi [34], a manicurist in NYC, is the queen of details so precise, people will be thinking you are wearing nail wraps (our editors know first-hand [35]).
Source: Instagram user nailsbymimi [36]
Selena
For the girliest manicures on Instagram (with the polish descriptions to match), look no further than Selena [37].
Source: Instagram user selenadee_nails [38]
So Nailicious
If you're looking for complicated, over-the-top nail art designs, So Nailicious [39] isn't for you. Here, you'll find simple designs that are still super high impact.
Source: Instagram user so_nailicious [40]
Stephanie Stone
Adorable, flirty designs are Stephanie Stone [41]'s specialty.
Source: Instagram user stephstonenails [42]
Super Fly Nails
Are you a fan of the floating manicure trend? Super Fly Nails [43] is your go-to Instagram account.
Source: Instagram user superflynails [44]
Ten Over Ten
As one of the more popular nail salons in NYC, Ten Over Ten [45] posts gorgeous color combinations, classic manicures, and edgy designs.
Source: Instagram user tenoverten_nyc [46]
Vanity Projects
We just love all of the manicures on Vanity Projects [47]' Instagram, whether it's an insanely intricate geometric design or an "I Woke Up Like This" job, like the one above.
Source: Instagram user vanityprojects [48]
Wah Nails
For the most fun and festive manicures on Instagram, look no further than Wah Nails [49].
Source: Instagram user wahnails [50]
Tom Bachik
Tom Bachik [51], manicurist to the stars, shares snaps of some of our favorite A-listers' nails.
Source: Instagram user tombachik [52]