Hit the Ground Running with 20 Fresh Manicure Concepts for the New School Year

The beginning of school comes with a refresh new textbooks, school supplies, and sa, new set of nails. Whether it is a student or a teacher, or even a person who secretly enjoys the smell of notebooks, we have you covered.

Nail art for the school season can either be school nails or more subtle. They can be as eye catching as paint brushes gym shoes and a box of crayons or can just have a hint of school spirit.

You can have the best feeling with different vibes and different nail options, so you can start the school year nail strong. Have a look at the school season nail art we have chosen so you can be as motivated as possible to pick up the freshly sharpened pencil.

Crayola Factory

Use your new crayons to color this French inspired set to show your school spirit. They even get extra points for creativity!

Crayola Factory Image
Crayola Factory Image

Glitter Glue

What child wouldn’t want to have glitter for school projects? It not only gets messy, but even after it’s cleaned up, you will find it for years to come. With this glitter polish, you can show off your sparkling nails without the mess lasting forever.

Glitter Glue Image
Glitter Glue Image

Swim Class

You can swim with your hands sparkling too! These blue glitter nails are perfect for swimmers. The shiny polish combined with the glitter gives your nails a fresh, pool ready look. Not to mention, the hexagon glitter is a perfect touch!

Swim Class Image
Swim Class Image

Mother Goose’s Homeroom

Floral nail art is perfect for a preschool or Kindergarten teacher and is a lovely design for the ‘mother goose’ of the class.

Mother Goose's Homeroom Image
Mother Goose’s Homeroom Image

After-School TV

Calling all ‘90s kids! Relive your school days with this nostalgic design inspired by afternoon Nickelodeon and bowling birthday parties.

After-School TV Image
After-School TV Image

Class Characters

Give your folders and binders a break. Celebrate your love for cute characters with a full Hello Kitty set. Similarly to the nails, you can apply chrome, cat-eye, or chrome powder for extra sparkle.

Class Characters Image
Class Characters Image

Back to School Emotions

How are you feeling about the school year reopening? Perhaps sadness, joy, or even anxiety? All of the above and more can be expressed when your Control Console is set to your fingertips.

Back to School Emotions Image
Back to School Emotions Image

Simple Style

Back to school is busy as is. As a result, ease the workload with a stylish yet simple reversible design. As an added bonus, the manicure works for gamedays, too, as long as you use school colors.

Simple Style Image
Simple Style Image

Fruits and Veggies

As the school year restarts, it is crucial to sharpen your mind with the right fruits and vegetables every single day. These nails don’t provide vitamins, but they do help remind you to get your daily intake.

Fruits and Veggies Image
Fruits and Veggies Image

Art Class Hero

Why limit your artistic expression to just your Painting 101 class? Flaunt your creativity with these colorful and cute nails.

Art Class Hero Image
Art Class Hero Image

Art History Major, Majorly Cool Nails

Not everyone’s creativity flows through making art, and some prefer to study it. For those who love the museum, these nails inspired by Vincent Van Gogh are a great choice for the start of school.

Art History Major, Majorly Cool Nails Image
Art History Major, Majorly Cool Nails Image

The Sky is the Limit

Have you signed up for an astronomy course this semester? Or maybe you are the one teaching? In case you are an astronomy aficionado, these nails can vividly display your love for galaxies. But maybe don’t try to draw an exact constellation on your nails as a cheating strategy.

The Sky is the Limit Image
The Sky is the Limit Image

Dress Code Casual

Does your school have a dress code? Let’s hope they don’t go as far as your fingertips. With this set, you can stay within school expectations while looking polished. This set combines plain glassy nails with a hint of sparkle to remain within school expectations.

Dress Code Casual Image
Dress Code Casual Image

Drama Club President

Standing out is very easy for the bold. If you are always stage ready, why not wear bold nails to the first day? The design is bold yet catchy, perfect for the first day of school. With these nails, you are sure to have your big stage debut.

Drama Club President Image
Drama Club President Image

Don’t Dot Your I’s

Always remember to cross your T’s while mid cursive flow. With every letter you construct, remember to add this brilliant set of white and black polka dot nails. This design can capture your creativity while you work on your nails.

Don't Dot Your I's Image
Don’t Dot Your I’s Image

Simple Glam

Are you back to school and ready to spread the word that you are an icon? Let your nails do the talking with this shiny and sophisticated set. You don’t have to shout about it, the rest of the world can notice you and the elegance you exude.

Simple Glam Image
Simple Glam Image

Sleek and Simple

Flat out don’t have time before class to come up with a more complex design? A single dot adds just enough of a design to elevate your manicure. One simple and sophisticated with a dot design is enough.

Sleek and Simple Image
Sleek and Simple Image

French Class A+

Owning your French test? A bold statement, but with these French nails, you might just feel that way. These short, micro white tips with a shimmery nude base are a great way to accessorize your class and French test.

French Class A+ Image
French Class A+ Image

Storybook Beginnings

Imagining yourself as a novice creative writing major? Trying to bring your idea of a storybook prom to life? Once you are ready to bring your inner self Ukrainian, these classically beautiful nails are just what you need to help you step into your leading lady moment.

Storybook Beginnings Image
Storybook Beginnings Image

Cool, Collected, and Chrome

The start of a new academic year can be quite a handful. If you are looking for a chill vibe, these nails are the perfect remedy. A rainbow chrome manicure keeps the stress levels to a minimum with the confidence of a freshly controlled school year.

Cool, Collected, and Chrome Image
Cool, Collected, and Chrome Image
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Frequently Asked Questions

Popular themes include school-inspired designs like pencils, apples, notebooks, and chalkboards. Many people opt for designs that are either playful and fun, or simple and subtle. Nail art featuring school pride colors or motifs from school subjects is also a great option.

Yes, taking a break from polish, especially gels and acrylics, is important for nail health. Constant polish can lead to dehydration, making nails feel thin, peel, or split easily.

Always use a base coat and top coat. Gel or dip powder manicures are known for their longevity. Moisturize your cuticles daily and avoid using your nails as tools.

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