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8 Instagram Accounts to Follow For The Best Holiday Nails and Makeup

Just in case you run into your ex at your homegirl's Christmas party, we've got you covered!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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@GinaEdwards

She’s a fashion week veteran who’s an expert at all things nails. If you’re still in search of the perfect mani, she’s your girl!

@ginaedwards_

8 ‘Grammers' Who Have the Best Holiday Nails & Makeup
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@Narsissist

If you’re like us, then Nars is one of your favorite beauty brands— umm, hello! Their Orgasm blush is only the best blush known to man! Their Instagram is also a great source for gorgeous photos for all things beauty. 

@Narsissist

8 ‘Grammers' Who Have the Best Holiday Nails & Makeup
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@PatMcGrathReal

If you were one of the lucky few to get one of her coveted Phantom 002 collections, then you know Pat Mcgrath is basically a beauty whisperer. From gilded lips to artfully painted eye makeup, you’ll be hard-pressed not to want to copy every look on her page!

@PatMcGrathReal

8 ‘Grammers' Who Have the Best Holiday Nails & Makeup
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@TedGibson

Let’s be clear— Ted Gibson gives good hair. Look at any magazine cover and you’re likely to find his work. And did we mention that Lupita is a client? No doubt, you’ll be sure to find the perfect holiday hair on his page.

@TedGibson

8 ‘Grammers' Who Have the Best Holiday Nails & Makeup
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@DeborahLippmann

Deborah Lippmann is no stranger to the beauty scene. She’s a celebrity nail artist and you’ll be hard-pressed to miss her work flipping through some of your favorite magazines. She’s even come out with a line of polishes with an EMPIRE theme! She’s a nail girl after our own hearts.

8 ‘Grammers' Who Have the Best Holiday Nails & Makeup
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@CNDWorld

If you’re a fan of over-the-top nails, CND will not disappoint. From nail baubles to simple graphic mani’s, they’ve got everything to satisfy your nail fix.

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@Maybelline

When it comes to color inspiration, you don’t have to look much further than your neighborhood drugstore. Maybelline New York makes awesome products and they’ve paired with some of the best artists in the business. We’re constantly chiming into their IG feed for beauty inspiration.

@Maybelline

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@MylahMorales

Obviously if you qualify to be in RiRi’s glam squad, you’ve got some serious beauty chops, and Mylah Morales fits the bill. If RiRi is basically your beauty inspiration for everything, then don’t be surprised when you find yourself scrolling through her page for hours on end.

@MylahMorales

8 ‘Grammers' Who Have the Best Holiday Nails & Makeup
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TOPICS:  Instagram