Over the years, nail art has taken a front seat in the beauty realm, and it's no wonder why. with nail inspiration accounts cropping up far and wide, what once felt like an arduous mission for an ROI of people assuming you are high maintenance, has morphed into an interesting and artful phenomenon, making even the most demure of us all to take note. To quote myself from a piece on summer nail art a year ago (proving the trend is here to stay), "Wearing a neon shirt is not likely to occur, but the idea of it on our fingertips feels less frightening and more refreshing. So in lieu of dressing loudly, let your nail beds do the work."

While you may not be ready to put sequins on a tank top, you might feel they are more apt on your fingertips. If you need further convincing, see below our top 13 nail inspiration accounts to follow on Instagram.

Betina Goldstein

 

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J. Hannah

 

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Mannequin Hands

 

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Nails Bab

 

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Nails By MH

 

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Gel Cream

 

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Over Glow Edit

 

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Majesty's Pleasure

 

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Love Aesthetics

 

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Jessica Washick

 

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Amy Le Nails

 

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Gloss House

 

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Imarni Nails

 

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