Identified 22 confirmed creators in the nano/micro range across TikTok and Instagram, with 8 strong Piqki aesthetic fits (Tier 1 + 2 priority). The clearest first-outreach targets are @natalieminervanails (LA editorial, Euphoria, 43.8K TikTok) and @nailslpc.xo (SoCal, OPI Mani Crew, structured clean aesthetic). The main gap: nano creators under 10K are nearly invisible to web research — a direct discovery tool like Modash or Grin would unlock 50–100 additional candidates. Gin decides which tier to activate first and whether to prioritize press-on converts or nail artists with existing community.
Data integrity note: "Verified" = confirmed account exists + follower count from direct profile or multi-source data. "Unverified" = found via list or roundup, not confirmed directly. Follower counts noted with source and date — social data goes stale quickly.
Best aesthetic fit + engagement signals. Outreach here first.
| Handle | Platform | Followers (approx) | Verified? | Style | Why Piqki fit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @natalieminervanails | TikTok + IG | 43.8K TikTok · 217K IG | Verified | Celebrity nail artist. Euphoria sets. Kaia Gerber, Sydney Sweeney. LA-based. OPI Global Ambassador. Editorial, artistic. | Highest editorial credibility on this list. LA lifestyle embedded. Exact Piqki tone. TikTok is micro — accessible tier. Double-source confirmed. | ainfluencer.com (Oct '25); beautify.tips |
| @nailslpc.xo | ~48K IG | Verified | Structured gel manis. Self-taught content creator. OPI Mani Crew 2024. SoCal (Menifee/IE). Clean, polished aesthetic. | OPI collab = open to brand relationships. "Content creator + self-taught" = not purely salon-pro. SoCal proximity. 4.9% engagement. 18% growth. | influencer-hero.com; Instagram (Feb '26) | |
| @killlanails (Kami Horton) | ~31K IG | Verified | Licensed tech + specialty nail artist. Has YouTube channel. Loyal, deeply engaged following. | 85.1% engagement rate — extraordinary outlier. Signals extremely real, loyal community. Seed even if style needs vetting. High ROI at low cost. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @nailsby.ivvie | ~39K IG | Verified | Luxury nail artist + content creator. Perris, CA (SoCal). Active client-facing + content identity. | "Luxury" positioning matches Piqki premium angle. SoCal. 49.1% engagement. 20% follower growth (6mo). Dual identity (nail + content). | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) |
Strong community signals or press-on relevance. Verify aesthetic before outreach.
| Handle | Platform | Followers (approx) | Verified? | Style | Why Piqki fit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @shapedbynyla | ~52K IG | Verified | Nail artist, Metro Detroit. Active, fast-growing account. | 28.6% engagement. 25% growth. 82% real follower score. Active community — verify aesthetic before outreach. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @myshell.nails | ~28K IG | Verified | "Classy vibes 🫧." Gel X + structured manis. Licensed manicurist. Après certified. | "Classy vibes" language aligns with Piqki tone. Après certification = quality standards. 6.6% engagement. Strong 35% growth. Open to brand work (Après). | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @nailartbysofia_ (Sofia Wood) | ~32K IG | Verified | Elegant nail art educator. Owner of The Nail Suite (Orem, UT). Madam Glam ambassador. | Educator + influencer = trust signal. Clean, elevated aesthetic. Already has brand deal (Madam Glam). 35% growth. Open to partnerships. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @thenailxperiment (Meka Adorn) | ~29K IG | Verified | Licensed nail artist + educator. Natural nail care focus. Rocky Mount, NC. | Natural nail focus = underserved audience primed for press-on positioning. 7.9% engagement. 21% growth. Good crossover candidate. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26); ainfluencer.com | |
| @nailzbydianita | ~34K IG | Verified | Acrylic & gel X artist. Licensed. Riverdale, MD. | 13.9% engagement. 83% real follower score. Very real community. Style is acrylic-forward — seed if willing to try press-ons. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @navas_nails | ~25K IG | Verified | Home-based nail artist, Covington, WA. | 10.6% engagement. 29% growth. Home-based = anti-salon identity naturally adjacent to press-on positioning. Real community. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @nailsxanalysse (Analysse Hernandez) | TikTok + IG | 99.1K TikTok · 169K IG | Verified | LA-based licensed manicurist. Bold, experimental nail art. 4.6M TikTok likes. Agency-repped (Sociable Society). | LA-based. Very high TikTok traction. Clear outreach path via agency. At top of micro range. Style is bold/experimental — may be slightly outside Piqki's clean aesthetic. | tiktok.com direct (Feb '26); ainfluencer.com (Oct '25) |
| @icedbybribri | ~93K IG | Verified | Philly-based "Licensed Celebrity Nail Artist & Educator." Fast-growing. High engagement. | 9.7% engagement. 55% follower growth — fastest on this list. But aesthetic = salon-professional / "SHAPE QUEEN." Verify style fit before seeding. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) | |
| @naildbyjuli (Julissa Reys) | IG + TikTok | ~46K IG · 7.3K TikTok | Verified | Whimsical nail art. Tucson, AZ. Pedicurist + educator. 87% real follower score. | TikTok is nano tier (7.3K) — very low-cost seed entry point. Dual platform presence. Style more playful than editorial. 4.0% engagement. | influencer-hero.com; ainfluencer.com (Oct '25) |
| @pressonsslayedbyval | ~84K IG | Verified | Custom press-on nail artist + shop. "Beautiful. Durable. Reusable." US-based. | Press-on specialist = direct category alignment. Largest press-on-focused audience on this list. 1.1% engagement is a red flag — seed small, monitor performance. | influencer-hero.com (Feb '26) |
Aesthetic uncertain, outside target range, or unverified. Follow, don't seed yet.
| Handle | Platform | Followers (approx) | Verified? | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| @nailsby_anniele | ~34K IG | Verified | Not Polish educator, Raleigh, NC. | Brand partnership history = open to seeding. Lower engagement (2.6%). Worth following. | |
| @stylebycambria | ~24K IG | Verified | Cosmetologist + instructor, Logan, UT. All hand-painted art. 10.3% engagement. | High engagement + handcraft angle. Salon professional primary identity — borderline fit for Piqki. | |
| @bycheznails (Emily Zheng) | ~127K IG | Verified | Natural nail art, swatches, tutorials. Seattle + LA-based. Clean, informed aesthetic. | Just over micro threshold on IG. Check TikTok — may still be micro there. Natural nail aesthetic is cleanest Piqki match of any creator found. Appeared on Modash top 20. | |
| @ang.nailedit | TikTok | Unknown | Unverified | Nail tech, IL/Vegas. Active TikTok presence. | Found in TikTok trending search. Cannot confirm followers. Check directly via TikTok search. |
| @nailmailbykhlo | ~52K IG | Verified | Reusable press-on nail creator. "Press-on nail tech." UK-based. | UK-based = outside US launch focus. But reusable press-on identity is directly on-brand for Piqki. Aesthetic reference even if not a seed target now. | |
| @perfectlypressedsets | TikTok | Unknown | Unverified | Custom press-on nail business + creator. "Luxury, custom-sized, reusable" positioning. | Direct press-on specialist. May have competitive positioning overlap with Piqki. Verify followers + content direction before seeding. |
| @nailsby_hannahbae | ~31K IG | Verified | World nail champion. Nail academy, Richardson, TX. | Highly credentialed but very formal salon/competition identity. 1.7% engagement. Low Piqki aesthetic fit. | |
| @nailedbycristy | ~186K IG | Verified | Celebrity press-on nail artist. RuPaul's Drag Race, Ivy Queen credits. | Over micro threshold. Drag-adjacent work — specifically excluded from Piqki aesthetic brief. Do not seed. | |
| @nailzzbysteph | ~147K IG | Verified | Latina nail artist, LA (private studio). Kiarasky ambassador. Very high engagement. | LA + very high engagement but over micro threshold on IG. Check TikTok — if micro there, worth seeding for LA presence. |
A Modash or Grin search for: nail + press-on + US + 1K–100K followers + >5% engagement + location: CA/NY returns 200–400 candidates in ~10 minutes. Recommended before launching outreach at scale. Modash ~$299/mo (30-day trial available).