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11 beauty Instagram accounts to follow for on-trend inspiration

Obsessed with experimenting with your look? You need to discover these make up artists, bloggers and all round beauty inspirations on Instagram.

1 @Intothegloss

For all things hair, skin, nails and cosmetics, Into The Gloss will keep you on top of what’s big in the beauty world. New York based founder Emily Weiss started small but now has a ton of contributors for her blog that includes big name interviews, trends and tips.

2 @Patmcgrathreal

International make up artist Pat McGrath is the top of her game in the industry. She posts gorgeous behind the scenes shots from beauty shoots and fashion shows and works with everyone from Dolce & Gabbana to Max Factor.

3 @Evachen212

Eva is your girl for products. The New Yorker is the editor-in-chief of Lucky magazine in the States. She posts a lot about the products she’s tried out and writes little reviews in the comments section.

4 @Garypeppergirl

Nicola Warne is huge in the beauty blogging world. And she’s multi-talented, working as a stylist, creative director and a model. With 1.3 million followers, Nicole’s Instagram account is full of beautiful shots and is a great place for inspiration if you like classic, elegant looks.

5 @Mpnails

Nail artist extraordinaire Madeline Poole is your go-to girl for tips on great products and amazing nail art porn.  Her designs might be impossible to recreate at home, but we can dream…

6 @Fleurdeforce

UK based Fleur doesn’t take herself too seriously. Her Instagram account is all about having fun and her make up tutorials give down to earth advice and tips on reasonably priced products.

7 @Lotstar

Lottie Stannard is a make up artist to the stars and her Instagram account is packed with bold looks, neon colours and bling. Great inspiration is you want to make an impact with a super bold look.

8 @Beautyisboring

Make up artist and photographer Robin Black shares snaps of the models she’s created striking looks for. On her blog she explains: “For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with beauty. It’s a complicated, subjective thing… Beauty Is Boring is my photo essay on the subject – an ongoing project that features faces and looks that I find beautiful regardless of age, gender or cultural trends.”

9 @Auracolorist

Haircolourist at Sally Hershberger Salon, Aura Friedman, is a trendsetter when it comes to hair styling.  Rainbow hair, pastel colours, silver chic or 90s crimping, if you’re looking for an on-trend change, Aura could be your inspiration.

10 @Lisaeldridgemakeup

Widely regarded as one of the most influential British beauty bloggers, Lisa Eldridge is big on YouTube too with 1.1 million subscribers watching her tutorials.

11 @Wendyrowe

Diverse but always dreamy, make up artist Wendy Rowe’s account share tips of the trade and behind the scenes glimpses into her ultra-glamorous day job. Her blog is also a great source of industry insight for any fashion and beauty obsessive.