I want more likes and comments on my private instagram account?

[Sha-Niyah]

Ok so, I made my instagram account un-private for a day. And i liked all the likes and comments i got. But you see my mom doesn't want my account un-private -_-. She doesn't want random people following me. I don't either, but i really want more likes and comments. I want to make it to the popular page. I've tried using hashtags and they really helped But then my aunt said supposedly putting alot of hashtags messes up my ipod -_- whatever. Anyway, there has to be someway i can get more likes and comments.. Any help??? Or how can i get more followers?