Top 100 Nail Art Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 nail art influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 68M combined followers. Median audience size is 366K (mean 681K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2% (median 2%). That is 1.8pp below the 3.8% nail art industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 13.2% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $4,358–$15,999 and a Reel $7,653–$24,721 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× nail art premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $21,790–$79,995.
Key takeaways for nail art in September 2026
- Park Eunkyung, Elvira Safina, Lexi Martone currently sit at the top of this nail art ranking.
- Follower mix: 16% micro, 39% mid, 21% macro, 23% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 34 countries on the list, led by United States (12%) and United Kingdom (6%).
- 30 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 30 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Bjorn Hussain at 5.5%, which is not the largest audience (Morgan Kowalski at 3M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Nail Art Influencers ranked
1.
Park Eunkyung Macro
@nail_unistellaPark Eunkyung is a nail art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
753K Followers 4.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,811 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Elvira Safina Macro
@safinailstudioElvira Safina is a nail art influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
618K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 3,493 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Lexi Martone Mid
@leximartone’s “Unpolished”👩🏻🍳kitchen witch. 🔪vegan food.🌽 witchy sh!t.🔮nails LI,NY.📍
437K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 9,456 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Betina R. Goldstein Mid
@betina_goldsteinCHANEL Nail ArtistOwner and designer of & Los Angeles 🇲🇽
406K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 8,711 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Alina Hoyo Mid
@alinahoyonailartist®️ Hola Hola by Alina Hoyo🎓 Nail Academy 🛍 Nail Supplies🐥 Ugly Duckling Nails
385K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,396 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Mei Kawajiri Mid
@nailsbymeiMei Kawajiri is a nail art influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
347K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,405 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Amy Le Mid
@amyle.nailsI just want to sit, eat, & paint nails 💅🏼 —
283K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,431 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Helen Nguyen Mid
@helennails_yeg▪️ NAILS INSTRUCTOR / ART LOVER ▪️ code HELEN10 ▪️ 1-1 , Group & Salon Training Available ▪️ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 💝
264K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,427 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Anouska Anastasia Mid
@anouskaanastasia🦋 London Based Self Taught Nail Artist 🦋💎 🫧 Co-Founder🩵 MGMT 🛒 BUY NAIL ART BRUSHES ⬇️
252K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 8,597 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Britney Tokyo Mid
@britneytokyoTokyo meets Hollywood🌴📍LA based💅🏻🇺🇸Nail Artist/Columnist/Contemporary ArtistBooking/Inquiry💌 Founder of
235K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,185 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Hang Nguyen Mid
@thehangeditArt. Nails. And everything in between Represented by press, media and private bookings please 📧
233K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 4,250 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Melanie Graves Mid
@overglowedit〰️ Curating all my favorite things〰️ Content Creator🇵🇭🐈♎️💅🏽🛁
230K Followers 4.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 6,500 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Stephanie Stone Mid
@stephstonenailsStephanie Stone is a nail art creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
200K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,657 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Michelle Lee Mid
@heymichellelee25+ years in beauty industry | Former Editor in Chief & VP | 2021 Adcolor LegendPartnerships:
194K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,224 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Naomi Yasuda Mid
@naominailsnycNaomi Yasuda is a nail art content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
164K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,141 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Jin Soon Choi Mid
@jinsoonchoiEditorial manicurist and founder of the JINsoon Spas and JINsoon Nail Lacquer. Follow
154K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,409 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Anastasiia Morozova Mid
@nailchampion_Anastasiia MorozovaUkrainian🇺🇦, speak🇺🇸, learning 🇻🇳✈20 Countries with lessons💙more Free Tutorials⬇️
141K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,303 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Imarni Mid
@imarninailsImarni is a nail art influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
135K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,764 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Amy Tran Mid
@amyytrannail artist | food | travel📍woburn, ma | accepting new clients!structured gel manicures | nail art📧
125K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,586 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Madeline Poole Mid
@mpnailsMadeline Poole is a nail art public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
118K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 8,827 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Virginia Escobar & Donne Mid
@heynicenails& 💕Sisters, Authors & Nail Artists
114K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,936 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Jessica Washick Mid
@jessicawashickNail Artist & Design Director at Nike 👟personal views and opinions 💅
111K Followers 956 Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,275 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Trinh Vo Mid
@nailsbytrinnieOwner of Walk-ins welcome ⏰ Mon- Sat: 9.30am-7:30pmAcrylic + Gel X: Medium- XXXLongComing to LA soon! BOOK HERE👇🏻for Rancho
107K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,429 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Junie Bee Micro
@juniebeenails📞+1 (917) 965-2720 (For Appointments) 🚨WALK INS WELCOME!🏃♀️💅❗️📍2330 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd NY, NY 10030 💅🏻💅🏼💅🏽💅🏾💅🏿
95.7K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 1,589 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Fariha Ali Micro
@nailjobAnd open to other jobs 👀 (aka i am interested in any PR opportunities…k thx)Nail Artist in LA 🇧🇩Part of fam ❤️
93.1K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 479 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Nina Park Micro
@ninanaileditNail artist. Educator. CEO + Artist Find SCRATCH at +
93K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 9,387 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Rose B. Micro
@rosebnailsgel nail art ✧ miami ☆owner ☆♡ 10% : roseb ♡✿ educator ✿
86.9K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 5,431 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Chelsea King Micro
@chelseaqueenNails, quilts, & other things ✨Shop my quilt collection here ⬇️
83.2K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 5,884 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Ash Crowe Micro
@astrowifeyChicago Nail Artist 2023 Women’s Collective-CHIBookings:
81.8K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 5,456 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Nidia Micro
@nailbrewGEL NAIL ARTIST🌴LA🎨Nail Artists Tables available for rent (DM)
14.3K Followers 254 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 969 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Morgan Kowalski Mega San Diego, CA
@morgan.studioHobbyist and nail art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
3M Followers 22.6K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 2,113 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Remy Murphy Mega Chicago, IL
@remywanderCreating how-to content and reviews as a nail art enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2.2M Followers 17.1K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 417 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Giovanni Romero Mega Jakarta
@giovanni.goldenNail Art content creator from Jakarta. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
3M Followers 27.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,397 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Kendall Schmidt ✓ Mega Kuala Lumpur
@kendall.schmidtKendall is a nail art educator based in Kuala Lumpur, sharing community tips and tutorials.
1.7M Followers 14.9K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 2,781 Posts Malaysia
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Quinn Wang Mega Toronto
@quinn.wangQuinn is a nail art content creator based in Toronto, sharing reviews and how-to content.
2.9M Followers 32.1K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,880 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Owen Kang Mega New York, NY
@owenkangSpecialist creator and nail art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.8M Followers 23.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,989 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Hailey Souza ✓ Mega Lyon
@hailey19Creating reviews and tutorials as a nail art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.9M Followers 23.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,429 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Priyanka Bennett ✓ Mega Mumbai
@priyankaxoNail Art enthusiast from Mumbai. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.9M Followers 14.9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 1,743 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Frankie Bauer ✓ Mega Seoul
@wanderfrankieContent creator and nail art creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.3M Followers 19.9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 773 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Declan Nair Mega Houston, TX
@declan.nairNail Art specialist creator from Houston, TX. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.3M Followers 18.7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,591 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Kenji Hussain Mega Vienna
@kenji.hussainKenji is a nail art hobbyist based in Vienna, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
1.1M Followers 12.1K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,827 Posts Austria
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Juliana Banda ✓ Mega Hong Kong
@juliana_bandaCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a nail art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.7M Followers 16K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 928 Posts Hong Kong
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Aria Rivera ✓ Mega Warsaw
@aria.velvetHobbyist and nail art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.1M Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 1,678 Posts Poland
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Isaiah Lee Mega Manchester
@isaiah.wanderNail Art hobbyist from Manchester. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
2.4M Followers 19.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 2,613 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Catalina Yoon ✓ Mega Casablanca
@catalinayoonContent creator and nail art creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.1M Followers 14.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,245 Posts Morocco
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Beckett Lefebvre ✓ Mega Los Angeles, CA
@beckettofficialSpecialist creator and nail art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.4M Followers 13.1K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 4,959 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Layla Sharma ✓ Mega Bangkok
@layla56Creating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a nail art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.9M Followers 14.6K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 6,051 Posts Thailand
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Mira Sato Mega Karachi
@mirasatoNail Art hobbyist from Karachi. Posts about community tips, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 10.5K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 1,092 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Matteo Morgan ✓ Mega Rome
@matteomorganNail Art educator from Rome. Posts about reviews, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
1M Followers 10.9K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,605 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Fionn Stone ✓ Mega Orlando, FL
@fionn.stoneNail Art enthusiast from Orlando, FL. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.5M Followers 18.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,465 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Enzo Bernard Macro Florence
@enzobernardNail Art content creator from Florence. Posts about community tips, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
948K Followers 16.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,666 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Cora Murphy ✓ Macro Bangalore
@coramurphyCreating how-to content and tutorials as a nail art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
866K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,749 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Andre Adebayo Macro Liverpool
@andre.adebayoNail Art content creator from Liverpool. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
956K Followers 18.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,918 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Bruno Harris Macro Valencia
@dailybrunoNail Art content creator from Valencia. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
911K Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 4,360 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Polina Bennett Mega Athens
@polina.bennettCreating how-to content and community tips as a nail art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.3M Followers 9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 1,056 Posts Greece
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Sienna Schmidt Mega Lisbon
@itssiennaCreating how-to content and reviews as a nail art hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.4M Followers 11.1K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,282 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Carlos Liu Macro Karachi
@carlosglowNail Art specialist creator from Karachi. Posts about reviews, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
884K Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 6,964 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Lorenzo Hussain Macro Naples
@lorenzo_hussainCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a nail art content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
829K Followers 16.4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,643 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Jackson Fischer Macro Bangalore
@jackson25Nail Art specialist creator from Bangalore. Posts about tutorials, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
742K Followers 10.8K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 2,682 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Sofia Banda Macro Santiago
@sofiabandaCreating reviews and behind-the-scenes as a nail art enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
716K Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 1,795 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Gigi Mensah ✓ Macro Brooklyn, NY
@gigimensahContent creator and nail art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
763K Followers 16.6K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,271 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Reese Lefebvre ✓ Macro Santiago
@reeseofficialSpecialist creator and nail art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
810K Followers 11.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,597 Posts Chile
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Bella Eze Mega Ho Chi Minh City
@bella.ezeNail Art educator from Ho Chi Minh City. Posts about how-to content, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.2M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,664 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Remy Russell Mid Shanghai
@remy.lifeNail Art enthusiast from Shanghai. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
488K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,160 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Maddox Hoffmann ✓ Macro Brussels
@maddoxhoffmannMaddox is a nail art educator based in Brussels, sharing community tips and reviews.
570K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 4,911 Posts Belgium
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Reyansh Morales ✓ Macro Glasgow
@reyansh.theReyansh is a nail art enthusiast based in Glasgow, sharing reviews and tutorials.
788K Followers 14.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,801 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Yuki Quinn Macro Houston, TX
@yukiquinnCreating tutorials and community tips as a nail art enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
830K Followers 10.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,630 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Easton Santos Macro Mexico City
@eastonvelvetEaston is a nail art enthusiast based in Mexico City, sharing reviews and tutorials.
642K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 186 Posts Mexico
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Kai Esposito ✓ Macro Jakarta
@kaiespositoSpecialist creator and nail art creator known for tutorials. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
754K Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,945 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Riley Esposito Macro Seattle, WA
@rileyvelvetRiley is a nail art educator based in Seattle, WA, sharing reviews and how-to content.
606K Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,346 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
71.
Jamie Diaz Macro Montreal
@jamiequeenCreating tutorials and reviews as a nail art specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
621K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 5,702 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
72.
Ali Jung Macro Hamburg
@alijungCreating tutorials and behind-the-scenes as a nail art hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
569K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,221 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
73.
Knox Quinn Mid Abu Dhabi
@knox.realCreating reviews and community tips as a nail art enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
335K Followers 10.4K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 1,272 Posts United Arab Emirates
Contact: via Instagram profile
74.
Owen Reyes Mid Glasgow
@itsowenContent creator and nail art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
481K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,525 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
75.
Layla Ivanov Macro Las Vegas, NV
@layla.ivanovNail Art enthusiast from Las Vegas, NV. Posts about reviews, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
555K Followers 13.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,751 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
76.
Fatima Park Mid Stockholm
@fatima83Nail Art content creator from Stockholm. Posts about tutorials, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
262K Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,205 Posts Sweden
Contact: via Instagram profile
77.
Avery Kowalski Mid Cairo
@honeyaveryEducator and nail art creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
301K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 7,506 Posts Egypt
Contact: via Instagram profile
78.
Wyatt Conti ✓ Mid Casablanca
@bloomwyattNail Art specialist creator from Casablanca. Posts about how-to content, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
212K Followers 6.4K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 5,332 Posts Morocco
Contact: via Instagram profile
79.
Avery Iyer Mid Kuala Lumpur
@avery79Nail Art hobbyist from Kuala Lumpur. Posts about behind-the-scenes, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
393K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 5,261 Posts Malaysia
Contact: via Instagram profile
80.
Frankie Iqbal Mid Karachi
@frankie.officialNail Art educator from Karachi. Posts about reviews, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
190K Followers 4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 7,277 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
81.
Lena Souza ✓ Mid Helsinki
@lena_souzaCreating behind-the-scenes and tutorials as a nail art hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
320K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 6,697 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
82.
Layla Eze Mid Liverpool
@layla.velvetNail Art specialist creator from Liverpool. Posts about community tips, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
240K Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,766 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
83.
Arjun Tanaka Mid Istanbul
@arjun_tanakaArjun is a nail art educator based in Istanbul, sharing reviews and tutorials.
151K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,970 Posts Turkey
Contact: via Instagram profile
84.
Ariel Fischer Mid Casablanca
@ariel.fischerSpecialist creator and nail art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
152K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,108 Posts Morocco
Contact: via Instagram profile
85.
Sana Diallo ✓ Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@sanadialloSana is a nail art enthusiast based in Ho Chi Minh City, sharing behind-the-scenes and tutorials.
212K Followers 7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,750 Posts Vietnam
Contact: via Instagram profile
86.
Marcus Schmidt Mid Cape Town
@marcus.schmidtNail Art enthusiast from Cape Town. Posts about how-to content, behind-the-scenes, and connecting with an engaged community.
109K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 4,353 Posts South Africa
Contact: via Instagram profile
87.
Sven Jackson ✓ Mid Delhi
@mediasvenCreating how-to content and reviews as a nail art hobbyist. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
160K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 642 Posts India
Contact: via Instagram profile
88.
Eliana Gupta Mid Warsaw
@elianastarCreating community tips and behind-the-scenes as a nail art enthusiast. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
102K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,541 Posts Poland
Contact: via Instagram profile
89.
Jordan Adebayo Mid Rio de Janeiro
@jordanvibesSpecialist creator and nail art creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
118K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 5,645 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
90.
Casey Wang Micro Montreal
@casey86Casey is a nail art hobbyist based in Montreal, sharing how-to content and community tips.
85.7K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,500 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
91.
Lia Walsh Micro Montreal
@liawalshLia is a nail art educator based in Montreal, sharing tutorials and community tips.
61.6K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 2,541 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
92.
Charlie Quinn Mid Milan
@charlieglowCharlie is a nail art content creator based in Milan, sharing community tips and tutorials.
109K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 6,945 Posts Italy
Contact: via Instagram profile
93.
Remy Becker Micro Buenos Aires
@remybeckerRemy is a nail art content creator based in Buenos Aires, sharing behind-the-scenes and community tips.
82K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 4,484 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
94.
Noah Vega Micro Brooklyn, NY
@noahtheNail Art hobbyist from Brooklyn, NY. Posts about community tips, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
41.7K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,442 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
95.
River Lopez ✓ Micro Seoul
@river36River is a nail art content creator based in Seoul, sharing community tips and how-to content.
45.9K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 3,754 Posts South Korea
Contact: via Instagram profile
96.
Elsa Jung Micro Dallas, TX
@elsa_jungCreating community tips and reviews as a nail art educator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
27.9K Followers 979 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,023 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
97.
Alessia Mensah Micro Glasgow
@alessia28Nail Art hobbyist from Glasgow. Posts about behind-the-scenes, reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
22.9K Followers 769 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 648 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
98.
Noah Wang Micro Dhaka
@thenoahEducator and nail art creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
14.7K Followers 476 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 5,327 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
99.
Mateo Marino Micro Osaka
@mateo.lifeNail Art hobbyist from Osaka. Posts about how-to content, community tips, and connecting with an engaged community.
21.6K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 1,125 Posts Japan
Contact: via Instagram profile
100.
Bjorn Hussain Nano Montreal
@bjorn.hussainBjorn is a nail art content creator based in Montreal, sharing tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
9.1K Followers 409 Avg. Likes 5.5% Engagement 7,231 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× nail art adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $4,358 | $15,999 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $7,653 | $24,721 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $21,790 | $79,995 |
What this nail art influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2016 (average age ~8.1 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,202 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (54%). A meaningful secondary slice is Arabic (5%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Gender is sparsely labelled on this list, so do not infer an audience gender split from the ranking alone.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 1 | 1% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 16 | 16% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 39 | 39% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 21 | 21% |
| Mega (1M+) | 23 | 23% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 12 | 12% |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 6% |
| Canada | 5 | 5% |
| India | 4 | 4% |
| Italy | 4 | 4% |
How to brief nail art influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Nail Art Influencers vs related lists
Nail Art Influencers averages 0.8pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (366K vs 137K).
Nail Art Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (366K vs 623K).
Nail Art Influencers averages 1.7pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (366K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nail Art Influencers (this page) | 100 | 366K | 2% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (30 verified public figures, 70 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Nail Art Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top nail art influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 nail art influencers is led by Park Eunkyung, Elvira Safina, Lexi Martone. Combined they represent 68M followers, with an average engagement of 2%. 30 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this nail art list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 366K followers, 2% average ER, 13.2% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for nail art Instagram accounts?
For nail art we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2%, which is 1.8pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do nail art influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $4,358–$15,999; a Reel is $7,653–$24,721. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these nail art influencers based?
The ranking spans 34 countries. The largest shares are United States (12%), United Kingdom (6%), Canada (5%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these nail art influencers?
30 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the nail art list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with nail art?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.