Gingerbread nail art is the holiday treat that’ll have you craving something sweet. You can enjoy a manicure with warm, spicy colors and a sprinkle of frosting, guilt-free! This cozy nail trend is impossible to ignore as it adds a dash of sugar and spice to any winter look. Let’s explore nail art that’s so irresistible you’ll be tempted to take a bite!
Where Does Gingerbread Come From?
Gingerbread appeared in the early Medieval period, but it wasn’t made with real ginger at first. Instead, bakers combined bread crumbs with honey, saffron, and pepper. They formed it into squares and decorated it with cloves and cinnamon.
Meanwhile, folks in Asia had been enjoying true ginger for centuries. It grows best in a humid, warm environment like Southeast Asia. It’s part of the same family as curcuma and cardamom.
This fragrant root was a miracle cure for indigestion and people believed it warded off evil spirits. The only problem was that spices and ginger were so expensive only the European nobility and wealthiest merchants could afford them.
Queen Elizabeth I, Shakespeare’s patron, revolutionized what gingerbread looked like. She set off the figure craze four hundred years ago when she had court bakers make miniature replicas of her guests. They became “gingerbread men”.
Meanwhile, gingerbread houses were invented a couple of centuries later in Germany. Someone must have been inspired by the Brothers Grimm story of the witch who lived in a home made of bread and candy. But ginger and spices were still pricey items even then, so gingerbread was reserved for special occasions like Christmas.
Nowadays, gingerbread is still going strong as a holiday treat. A decade ago, folks in Texas broke the world record for the largest gingerbread house. It was 35 feet wide and 21 feet tall, able to fit people inside. But the staff at an IKEA store did one better. They made the world’s largest gingerbread man that weighed over a thousand pounds!
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Frosted Gingerbread Nails
Here’s a cute frosted gingerbread couple made with love. Although this is a unique design, you could find nail wraps or stickers to recreate a similar look with minimal effort. The gold stones and bows are touchable accents that don’t take long to add with gem gel. However, consider the nail shape when you plan your gingerbread manicure. It’s a little ironic to have such a sweet design on sharp stilettos.
Gingerbread Acrylic Nails
These hand-painted and sculpted nails have hints of a larger gingerbread scene, maybe a house that was decorated for the holidays. It’s tempting to nibble on that sugary white bow! There’s even a pastel cable knit pattern for a cozy winter manicure.
Instead of using acrylics to achieve extra length, you could get faster results with soft gel tips, then paint them accordingly. The soft gels are gentler on the natural nails and feel lightweight, too.
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Gingerbread Men Nails
Look at all these happy gingerbread people and their house. They have different colored gumdrop buttons and little frosting smiles. This manicure is sure to make everyone who sees it feel more cheerful.
If looking at these photos makes you hungry, gingerbread is easy to make. You need ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, butter, sugar, an egg, baking soda, salt, molasses, flour, and water. After combining the ingredients, it takes just half an hour in the oven.
Frosted Gingerbread Fingertips
We love these creamy, warm two-tone nails that look good enough to eat! The neutral shades are ideal if you want something soothing to accessorize a variety of outfits. There are no clashing holiday colors, just a peaceful mani with traditional emblems like candy canes and snowflakes.
Moreover, if this look appeals to you, we can help you find the perfect match for your skin tone. Visit the new LDS Color Craze Collection and check out the brown shades for every undertone.
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Pottery Gingerbread Nails
Maybe you can help us decide. The editor says these look like painted earthenware pottery. Our staff writer thinks they qualify as gingerbread nails (and they were tagged that way). But everyone agrees that the matte finish and slightly raised texture of the frosting looks yummy!
Gingerbread on Nude Nails
When you need to keep a low-key look but still want to celebrate the holidays, here’s the solution. Protect your nails with a structured manicure and decorate with pastel colors.
Sprinkles and Candy Canes
Dripping nails is an actual trend and handy to know how to do. It’s easiest to shape the drops by placing a tiny dot at the bottom where the drip stops, then filling in the connection with a precision nail art brush. Then add more visual interest with colorful sprinkles on the frosting.
Victorian Gingerbread Nail Art
Someone invested a lot of time on their hands! Look at the incredible details on these gingerbread nails. Even the frosting looks like it was squeezed from a piping bag. We’re guessing the artist used painting gel as its thicker than regular gel polish.
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Wrapped up in Christmas
They are so flawless they look like nail wraps, but this is hand painted gingerbread nail art. Gotta love that satiny finish.
Make the Holidays Last Longer
Somebody really loves Christmas! Due to its history as a holiday treat, gingerbread is linked to the winter festivities, so it’s an ideal accompaniment for candy canes and snowflakes.
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Conclusion
After seeing all these gingerbread nails, are you bursting with ideas? There’s an extensive selection of nail art tools in our store to help you complete any masterpiece manicures year round. We carry major polish brands like OPI, DND, Après, Lavis, and LDS in a rainbow of colors and styles. Plus, there are nail art tools and accessories like chrome powder, sequins, charms, stickers and so much more. Drop by our home page to catch sales and discover discounts on shipping so you can stock up now.
Source:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-gingerbread/