Back-to-School Manicure Ideas That Deserve an A+

Between August and September, back-to-school season is in full swing and it pretty much consumes our lives whether we are teachers, have kids in school, are going to school ourselves, or all of the above. From new school supplies to clothes to lunches, there is so much we need and so much to consider when gearing up for a new school year. Some of it is stressful and some of it is fun. One thing in particular that can be a little more exciting is getting a themed back-to-school manicure! Nail art is such a fun way of expression, so why not use it to get more enthusiastic about the school year? There TONS of ideas out there to try. 

People have thought of everything from chalkboards to Crayola crayons to Dr. Seuss when it comes to a school-inspired manicure. People have even created colored pencil nail art that actually draws! It is pretty insane. And even for people who don't want 3D apples popping off of their nails (which do exist by the way), there are also plenty more minimalistic back-to-school manicure ideas. Apples, rulers, pencils, notebook paper are all small elements of school that can be turned into an adorable nail art design. For teachers, it can be an especially fun way to show off one's passion for teaching. Even moms who are excited for the new school year could rock these looks. They really are so much fun. Here are several fantastic manicure ideas that are sure to get people pumped for the school year.

PERSONALIZED BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

This adorable manicure has tons of detail. It features a pencil, apple, notebook, ruler, and notebook paper. The coolest part is the chalkboard design that reads "Mrs. Wiggs" Perfect for a teacher! 

HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a popular book for beginning readers. It's a really cute nail art idea for moms with young kids or elementary school teachers. 

PENCIL BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

This pencil design is so cute! It's great for a writer or English teacher. Very fun and creative.

APPLE BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

Apples are commonly associated with back-to-school and fall, so these apple nails are perfect. We love how the accent nail features one big apple, making it slightly different than the others. 

CHALKBOARD BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

These chalkboard nails are insane! The black matte with the white drawings on top looks so much like a real chalkboard. And the glitter nails are a fun touch as well. 

A+ BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

These notebook paper nails are actually pretty simple, but they still look so cool. The little A+ detail really takes it to the next level for back-to-school manicure fun.

PINK DETAILS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

These friends got super fun back-to-school manicures together. The nails on the left feature apples and notebooks with pretty pink details. 

STAMPED BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

This fun stamped look has so much interesting detail going on. It has tons of back-to-school elements such as a calculator, a baseball, and theater masks. It's a clever idea to include specific extracurricular activities in a school nail design.

NOTE TO SELF BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

These nails feature a message reminiscent of sending a note in class. They say: "Back to school. This will be fun! ... Nope ... Still sucks." LOL! 

BEJEWELED BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

For someone who prefers to be a bit more extra, these bejeweled back-to-school nails are amazing. They feature glitter, gems, 3D apple designs, and a sharpened pencil nail.

DR. SEUSS BACK-TO-SCHOOL NAILS

Dr. Seuss is one of the most popular authors of children's books, so these Dr. Seuss-inspired nails are perfect for back-to-school season. One of the nails reads: "It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become."