Teenagers and college students are now excited — or not really — to get ready for back to school with style, and that includes picking cool and trendy back-to-school nails. Whether you’re looking for cute short manicures or stylish, aesthetic designs, I’ve rounded up the best ones I found on Instagram.
And if you’re more into the practical side of life, I’ve also included the cutest press-on nails with a back-to-school aesthetic that you can shop right away!
School Themed Nails
Apple, rulers, math doodles, alphabet, and cute notebook illustrated on your fingertips for a full thematic back-to-school manicure.
Themed tips on long nails.
School-themed nail art on the entire coffin-shaped nail.
Fun mix of entire nail and tips only with a school-themed nail design.
Crayons and galaxies for a creative take.
Matte effect on short almond nails and classy back-to-school design.
Girly, cute, and short pink and yellow back-to-school nails.
Minimalist version of school nail art.
Super cute doodles on clean girl short nails.
Perfect motivational back-to-school nails for teens.
Cute lean girl notebook themed.
Minimalist white and blue notebook on French tips back to school nails.
Red and simple.
Fun, indie mix of cool things.
Fun Doodles
Doodles are the most expressive form of nail art when it comes to school design.
Sanrio notebook doodles cute back-to-school nail ideas.
Hello Kitty, cute kawaii back-to-school nail art on short nails.
Kawaii doodle fun.
Y2K groovy nail art with 2000s-inspired doodles and French tips.
Neon Groovy College Vibes
Neon groovy for statement fun college nails.
Neon green and yellow with pink and checkered.
Groovy summer vibes.
Ombre & Stripes Summer Trends
Aesthetic Back-to-School Nails
Trendy aesthetic nails with a special teen-cool touch to align with the back-to-school mood.
Light blue aesthetic nails with chromed polka dots.
Adorable & Cute
Doodle effect in these ceramic-inspired white and blue Snoopy nails.
