When nail art hit the mainstream a few years back, we all went nuts.

Since then, we’ve gone from one extreme to another and back again.  From naked nails buffed to perfection and wear-anywhere nude hues to shimmering metallics and chunky glitters – it seems we’re always eschewing one trend for another, being the fickle creatures we are.

But wherever you fall on the spectrum, there’s always something to be inspired by in the world of nails. Here are a few of our favourite nail artists to follow on Instagram.

Cherry Navas | @cherrynavas

#Repost @lucyymacdonald with @repostapp. ・・・ Felt like a change@cherrynavas #nails #nailart #nailswag #naildesign #cherrynails #cherrynavas #nailsbycherry #notd #love #Repost #regram

A photo posted by Cherry Nails (@cherrynavas) on Jan 7, 2016 at 10:30pm PST

Nails by Kristen | @nailsbykristen

while my mum helped me pack, I prioritised and got my nails ready for the move to Melbourne, all freehand || probably be my last post for a little while! You all say “yaaaaas”

A photo posted by nailsbykirsten ⭐️ (@nailsbykirsten) on Jul 26, 2016 at 12:42am PDT

Wah Nails | @wahnails

🐝✨🐝✨🐝BEY-HIVE NAILS INSPIRED BY BEYONCE’S IVY PARK RANGE FOR OUR BABES @graceladoja 🐝✨🐝✨ nails by the talent Wah girl @jessyoung__ book in with her on Saturdays 🙂 [email protected]

A photo posted by WAH Nails London (@wahnails) on Apr 24, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

Leah Light Nails and Beauty | @nailsbyleah

😍😍 Hot blue tone nails for Alexia! Obsessed with these!! -Chelsea xx #leahlightnailsabeauty #nailart #freehand #handpainted #gelpolish #gelnails #glitter #blue #nailfun #love #aztec #hotnails #Repost @leahlightnailsandbeauty ・・・

A photo posted by Leah Light (@nailsbyleah) on Jun 17, 2016 at 2:55am PDT

Heather Vette Makeup & Nails | @heathervettemakeup

Pastels & Palm Trees 🌴 Bali nails for Elizabeth!

A photo posted by Heather Vette Makeup & Nails (@heathervettemakeup) on Jul 13, 2016 at 12:10am PDT

Unistella | @nail_unistella

#holenails ㅡ✨💅🏻

A photo posted by 유니스텔라 네일_박은경 (@nail_unistella) on Jul 22, 2016 at 8:49am PDT

Madeline Poole | @mpnails

I used @sallyhansenpl to paint these @bizuufashion nails inspired by the asymmetry and retro colorway #chevronnails in some of my favorite complete salon manicure shades

A photo posted by Madeline Poole (@mpnails) on Jul 5, 2016 at 8:40am PDT

Jessica Washick | @jessicawashick

Ok Ice cream sundae, let’s do this! 🍦😜 cleaning up w @methodhome // no animal testing / vegan+ biodegradable #fearnomess #styledbymethod #ad http://bit.ly/1QSoXE9

A photo posted by Jessica Washick (@jessicawashick) on May 10, 2016 at 12:11pm PDT

Vanity Projects | @vanityprojects

Stunning #VPGelSpecial #handpainted by @ayumutksw #VPAyumu #gelnail #nailart #VanityProjectsNYC #VPOfficialIG

A photo posted by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on Aug 4, 2016 at 2:45pm PDT