This Multi-Colored Mani for School

These Floral Back-to-School Nails

These Checkered Nails for School

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This Simple Back-to-School Mani

These Earth-Toned Nails for School

Sure, you could paint your nails one shade of green, but how pretty is this dual-toned manicure for school? Don't be afraid to play around with curved lines and negative space to make the look your own.

💫Try it with: Paintbox Nail Lacquer in Like Wild

This Abstract Back-to-School Mani

Down for a more abstract vibe for your back-to-school nails? Get inspired by this super-pretty manicure with mixed polishes, wavy lines, and paint-like strokes. There's no wrong way to do this one, so have fun with it.

💫Try it with: Pear Nova Classic Lacquer in My Candy rain

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These Cloud Nails for School

Sorry, but how freaking dreamy are these back-to-school nails? The sky-blue polish and fluffy cloud detailing will make you smile every time you look down at your hands.

💫Try it with: Pacifica Plant Magic Polish in Blue Moon

These Mixed-Print Nails for School

These Yellow Back-to-School Nails

Prefer something a bit more muted for your back-to-school manicure? Go for a creamy, soft yellow polish and short nails—it's a classic (but super pretty) pairing.

💫Try it with: Olive & June Nail Polish in JLR

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These Negative Space Nails for School

This Ribbon Manicure for School

This Pink Back-to-School Mani

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This Delicate Mani for School

This Stick-On Mani for School

Another option for at-home mani newbs, these stickers are a great way to level up your back-to-school nails. Pick alternating designs for each nail to really spice up the look.

💫Try it with: ManiMe x Alicia Torello in Cow Town

These Flame Nails for Back-to-School

No better way to kick off the semester than with a bold flame manicure, right? This look is especially great for longer nails, so make sure you have a good file on deck.

💫Try it with: Ulta Crystal Nail File

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This Purple French Mani for School

These White Back-to-School Nails

These Cherry Nails for School

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These Groovy Back-to-School Nails

Go for a '70s theme for your back-to-school nails with this groovy, wavy design. Swirl together a few shades of pink, yellow, blue, and green to really bring the look home.

💫Try it with: Àuda B Vegan Nail Polish in Penthouse

This Dainty Nail Art for School

Ruby was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty across print and digital. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram. 

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