10 Nail Artists You Need to Follow for Inspiration

Nail artists are the unsung heroes of the beauty industry, transforming every fingernail into a masterpiece. Using vibrant polishes and delicate embellishments, they create styles that span from elegantly simple to dramatically bold. Nail art goes beyond aesthetics, embodying the individual’s mood, personality, or even cultural influences, thereby transforming a manicure into a statement piece that can be a reflection of personal identity. If you’re seeking inspiration for your next manicure, the DSCENE team has curated a list of 10 Instagram accounts who are pushing the limits and establishing new trends in the sphere of nail art.

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Our list includes artists like Mei Kawajiri and Tomoya Nakagawa, who are redefining the boundaries of nail art with their innovative approaches. Mei, hailing from Harajuku and now making waves in Manhattan’s fashion scene, showcases her work on her Instagram @nailsbymei, where she merges pop culture with high fashion in vibrant designs. Following Mei, Tomoya Nakagawa, based in Tokyo, elevates nail art to the realm of micro-sculpture. Drawing inspiration from natural patterns, his designs mimic molecular structures and underwater lifeforms, pushing traditional nail art into new territories.