Getting in the back to school mood can be difficult when you've been living your best life all summer long. We're here to help make it a little easier by sharing 11 hair and nail trends to get you excited for your first day back. Be the head turner that shows up refreshed and ready to take on the new year and the new season in the latest trends.
1. Accent Nails
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Accent nails are the best way to incorporate subtle detail to your mani while keeping the look minimal and easy. Our fav nail art for this is a coating an allover nude polish to your nails while adding a fun design like a Yin Yang or Peace symbol to one or two nails.
2. Trendy Top Knots
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To be honest we don't think the top knot trend will ever go out of style because it's so versatile and convenient for looking put together while keeping your hair out of your face! This easy hair trend is perfect for second day hair. Just add some dry shampoo, pull half your hair back in a messy top knot, & pull out some front hair pieces to frame your face.
3. Wavy Stripes
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We're loving this ultra-easy nail art design that's super on-trend without being too time consuming! Go for an abstract look inspired by mixed polishes, wavy lines, and messy paint like strokes. With this design there's no wrong way to do it!
4. Bubble Braid Ponytail
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Give your basic ponytails an upgrade this semester by transforming the classic style into a bubble braid. This look is simpler to recreate than any braid because all you need are some extra hairbands to wrap around your ponytail from the top to the tips, making a bubble effect all the way down.
5. Funky French Tips
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You can never go wrong with a multi-colored mani. Transform your typical french tips to something more trendy and eye-catching. Recreate this look by adding color contrast for your nail base and tip, alternating both colors to create a funky french tip design.
6. Money Piece Braids
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Face frame highlights and money pieces have been the move this year. Save yourself a salon trip and make it your own by adding makeshift money pieces with mini braids to frame your face. Recreate this trend by pulling your hair from each side in the front and adding tiny accent braids to give your hair definition and texture from the front even when you're wearing it down.
7. Mismatched Mani
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Get everyone's attention with a design that's flashy and filled with bright color. If you want something to stand out of the crowd a mismatched mani is for you! Easily recreate this look with nail stickers or a mash-up of simple nail art designs such as flowers, smiley faces, clouds, and swirls.
8. Effortless Updo
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Look effortless and feel like a Pinterest girl with this claw clip trend. Get rid of those old hairbands, this simple hair accessory is the new fast and easy way to pull your hair back and making it look chic whether you're dealing with second day hair or running late to class.
9. Barely There
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Get your minimalist vibes on with this barely there nail trend. Rest assured these designs are still unique and eye-catching in their own subtle way, while being classy and not too flashy. Start with a clear nail base and add a simple neutral design on one or all nails. This trend is perfect for those who aren't design heavy and want something easy and fresh for a clean and cohesive everyday look.
10. Double Duty Braids
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Faux fishtail braids are the new french braids! Looking more complicated than what the style actually consists of, this trendy new look has everyone wanting to switch up their everyday braids. The best part about it is if you leave it in over night and take out in the AM you'll be left with gorgeous boho mermaid waves to style as second day hair with no curling iron fuss! Say hello to more beauty rest!
11. Chocolate Brown
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Switch up your typical fall burgundy and pumpkin spice tones by going for something more neutral but still rich and eye-catching. Dark brown tones are trending everywhere this season, and the best thing about this color is that it's flattering on any skin tone and complements almost every look. Keep it simple with an allover solid polish, or add a little extra flair by incorporating a subtle design.
