We’ve got your back to school hair, wellbeing, laundry, and healthy snacks covered!

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Posted: 08/08/25

Can you believe it’s that time of year again? That’s right, the back-to-school season is upon us. Whether you’re stepping into a new grade, heading off to college, or your little ones are joining the school force, we’ve got your back to school supplies covered. From essential hair tips to maintaining your whites, and of course, those all-important study snacks. Let’s dive in and make this school year your most fabulous and stress-free one yet!

Haircare Tips

Ah, the eternal struggle of good hair days. But fear not, because we’ve got all the hair styling products and hair accessories you need to keep your hair game strong. Stock up on hair ties and bobby pins to keep in your bag for emergency updos. Opt for simple styles that won’t distract you in class, and on super busy mornings, dry shampoo is your new best friend!

Fashion Essentials Elastics Black 24

£1.00

Fashion Essentials Hair Grips Brown 36 Pack

£0.69

Nurturing Your Wellbeing

Now, health and wellbeing may not be on your back-to-school supplies list, but here’s why it should. Staying on top of your wellbeing can be as simple as a morning stretch, but it can have a positive effect on your entire day! Try taking a daily multivitamin to keep your body and brain healthy. And if you find the world of vitamins confusing, check out our beginners guide to vitamins for help.

Also, pack a refillable water bottle in your backpack to stay hydrated throughout the day. Another important tip for the back-to-school season –no matter your age, is to perfect your sleep routine. This will ensure you’re getting those essential zzz’s for a successful year of study!

Vitamin Store Effervescent Vitamin C 1000mg 20s

£1.19

Laundry Lowdown: Mastering the Whites

Laundry? Yeah, we know, it’s not the most exciting part of back-to-school supplies. But hey, clean clothes make for happy students! And if you’ve got young ones rolling around the field at playtime, here’s a super helpful article on how to get grass stains out of clothes.

Remember to separate your colours from your whites (no tie-dye socks, unless you’re going for that look). Check your clothing labels for washing instructions – nobody wants a shrunken sweater! And if you’re new to this laundry game, then we highly recommend our article on how to care for your clothes with vanish. There you’ll find our top tips on how to keep your whites white!

Snack Attack: Munchies with a Purpose

Lastly on our back-to-school supplies guide –let’s chat about the snack situation. We all know the importance of brain fuel, but we say ditch the vending machine junk and stock up on wholesome snacks like nuts, raisins, and cereal bars. Pro-tip: Pre-pack some snacks the night before to curb those mid-class cravings.