We’ve already shared our top 10 Nail Instagram accounts and though they’re fantastic, when it comes to showing off short nails the 8 instagrammers we’re introducing to you today are hard to beat. Let’s face it, not everyone has naturally long nails and sometimes regardless of what products you use, your nails just stay short. That doesn’t mean we can’t try the latest designs on our nubs and the today’s 8 nail artists are shining proof of that. They provide endless #nailspiration, nail care tips and tutorials for short nails. So to help you to learn from gurus, here’s our suggestions on who to follow on Instagram for short nails (in no particular order).
8 Best Nail Instagram accounts to follow for short nails:
1. Who: Lindsey @Wondrouslypolished, The USA
Why follow: Amazing, detailed nail art and tips… as well as photos of her super cute dog.
2. Who: Alice @OneNailToRuleThemAll, The UK
Why follow: Some of the best known Instagram nails featuring cute cartoon characters and other great nail art that looks fantastic on short round nails. Nail art pictorials too!
3. Who: Ann Sokolova @s0kolova, Ukraine
Why follow: Great, meaningful insta-reviews and flawless swatches of European, indie and luxury polish brands. If you’re following Ann, it feels like you’re part of her life. However… you need to be able to read Russian! If you don’t, well, just enjoy the photos!
4. Who: Elissa @TenLittleNubs, Australia
Why follow: Great photos, flawless swatches of affordable nail polish brands and indies as well as easy to do nail art ideas.
5. Who: Sarah @Lethal_lacquer
Why follow: Great nail art & flawless swatches. It seems Sarah has a soft spot for OPI!
6. Who: Pauline @Souchka_Nails, France
Why follow: Quirky nail art and a glimpse into the life of a French nail artist and professional manicurist.
7. Who: Jessie @NaileditNZ, New Zealand
Why follow: Tons of free hand drawn nail design ideas, pictorials and video tutorials, Jessie’s Instagram nails are on their way to becoming famous big time!
8. Who: Sammy @TheSammersaurus (known as The Nailasaurus), The UK
Why follow: Probably the most famous nubs on the interwebs. Perfected to a surreal level of finish. Sometimes Sammy posts makeup looks too!
Of course, this list is not comprehensive. There are many more talented nail artisans out there and we’ll try to show as many as we can on our SoNailicious Instagram in addition to our Nails of Instagram feature.
So, who are your favorite nail instagrammers for short nails?
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Elissa says
Thanks so much for featuring me in this post! I am honoured. :)
Maria @SoNailicious says
You’re welcome Elissa! Love your work! x
Ann Sokolova says
Omg!) Thank you so much)) I’m so happy to appear in this wonderful blog! <3
Maria @SoNailicious says
My please Ann! Hopefully, we’ll feature your work many more times in the future! ;)
Paulina says
All the ladies mention above are amazing! Love their work and love their short nails <3
Maria @SoNailicious says
So much talent out there, isn’t?!
Kelli The Nail Polish Challenge says
All wonderful artists!! Great choices!!
Fingers says
I also have short nubs and do a lot of stamping. Not sure if you’ve ever checked out my stuff. I’d love it if you did! Sometimes I think the people with the nubs are dissed a little for not having long beautiful nails!
Maria V says
I’m pretty sure I saw your account. Yes, you do have lovely designs too. It’s always hard to compile lists like the above. Re: short nails. Interesting thought – we may ask everyone about it next Sunday! ;)
Squeaky says
I love (and follow) most of these accounts! Awesome selection :)
Maria V says
Thank you beautiful! Yes, the girls totally nailed it!
anastasia says
i make designs for my short nails myself, i’m sure you’ll like them :)
my instagram name is – letsnailmoscow
snowglobenails says
Loving this article! Go short nails!!!!
McPolish says
Great choices! Go Go Nubbins :)
Talkerblogger says
They look really nice!!