I’ll admit I’m not as talented when it comes to nail art—sometimes just getting the color to lie right can be a pain. But I, like the rest of you, spend hours on YouTube learning new techniques and getting inspired by a slew of mani mavens who create works of art on a weekly basis. With inventive, eye-catching looks and undeniable talent, these are the nail ninjas you need to add to your feed ASAP.
NinaNailedIt — I first heard of Nina when she became a finalist in Sally Hansen’s I Heart Nail Art annual competition, which pits the best nail ninjas against each other to highlight their skill and creativity. So far, Nina’s covered the natural elements, including fresh flora, fauna, and white marble, she’s also taking nail art into another galaxy with her array of tutorials. Though her channel is new, it looks like there’s nowhere to go but up!
Janelle Estep — Jangle was a rabbit-hole find, where she was discovered in a series of nail art tutorials that popped up in an automatic playlist. Aside from adorable tutorials, she also offers reviews on products and tools, and she’s not afraid to say when a product doesn’t work via a simple pro and con list at the end of the review. Plus she has a series that takes on Tumblr trends to see if they’re worth it or not.
Simply Nailogical — We’ve given the side eye to quite a few beauty trends, but Christine’s brand of beauty sarcasm hits a sweet spot for subscribers. From her stance on water marbeling (not happening, unless her boyfriend uses beer) to her take on spray-on polish (which included a nice homage to Dexter), she’s enlisted her subscribers in her Stay Home Club to keep us all tuning in for more laughs and looks.
Jenny Claire Fox — Jenny is your beauty guru-next-door, offering a one-stop beauty shop to score tips on getting gorgeous from head to toe. Aside from sharing fun holiday manicures, products hauls, monthly favorites, and lifestyles DIYs (which are all worth a watch themselves), her Easy Nail Art for Beginners series provides endless ideas for nail art novices like me to ensure our nails are always o point every #ManiMonday.
CutePolish — “Cute” is a massive understatement for this channel. Sandi balances her channel with fun basics for beginners and collaborations with some of the most talented manicurists I’ve ever seen. The level of detail that goes into some of the intricate manicures is impressive, to say the least, and would likely be featured in galleries if not for their sheer size.