Here's Who the Beauty Elite Follow on Instagram

by Jenna Rosenstein

WESTMAN: KYLE ERICKSEN/WWD, PECHEUX, MCKNIGHT: GETTY IMAGES
WESTMAN: KYLE ERICKSEN/WWD, PECHEUX, MCKNIGHT: GETTY IMAGES


With over 36 million pictures tagged #beauty on Instagram, it should come as no surprise that the industry's top makeup artists, manicurists, and hairstylists are among the most-followed personalities on the social networking site. They even follow one another! Since there's no better view of the world of fashion and beauty than through their lens, we decided to ask the stars of the industry who they follow--and why.

Hairstylist Sam McKnight (@SamMcKnight1) follows makeup artist Tom Pecheux:
"I love Tom's Instagram because of his humorous, eclectic, and oh-so-very chic pics. Always a surprise and a wink," says McKnight.

Tom Pecheux (@TomPecheux) follows hairstylist James Pecis:
"I like the fact that James shows his work, life, and humor. There is a clearness about him that reflects in the images he posts. He is open-minded and posts images that capture his attention. It is always spontaneous," says Pecheux.

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James Pecis (@JamesPecis) follows makeup artist Gucci Westman:
"I love seeing Gucci's pictures of her life beyond how I know her as a great makeup artist. It is special to see where a creative finds her inspiration and to see her daily encounters," Pecis says.


Gucci Westman (@GucciWestman) follows manicurist Jin Soon Choi:
"I love seeing Jin Soon's beautifully inventive nail art, which changes every season. This past Halloween, she posted a picture of sweet little ghosts painted on black nails," Westman says.

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Jin Soon Choi
(@JinSoonChoi) follows makeup artist Pat McGrath:
"I like seeing Pat's work on the European shows. Instagram provides me with the opportunity to witness the high fashion world through her beautiful work: It lets me see her work from the past, as well as her outrageous work from current shows. It's all priceless--pure art!," says Choi.

Pat McGrath (@PatMcGrathReal) follows hairstylist Sam McKnight:
"I like Sam McKnight's Instagram. I love the pictures he posts of himself in wigs, and I adore his flower pictures," says McGrath.

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