Bubbles when I paint my nails?

Question

How do I keep my nails from getting those hideous bubble after I paint them? I'm so sick of having to just take all the paint off right after they dry!

Answer 1

the bubbles are caused by too much concentration in the polish, or by an old brush that has old bristles and too much polish on it.  Try adding a very tiny drop of nail polish remover in the bottle, shake it a bit, and paint your nails.

Answer 2

There are a few things you can do:

Paint thinner layers and wait for each layer to dry before applying another layer.

Roll the bottle between your palms to mix the ingredients before using. If you shake it, you introduce air in the form of little bubbles into the polish, and that will come out when you apply it as bumps.

And, keep the top of the bottle clean with polish remover so little pieces of dried polish don't end up in your otherwise smooth finish.

I do all of the above and I never have bubbles :)

Oh, I also keep my nail polish in the fridge.. Sounds weird, but it makes them last a lot longer :)

Answer 3

If you shake your nail polish, let it sit for a minute or two before painting your nails to let all the bubbles rise and pop.

Then, instead of painting one thick layer, do several thin coats until the color is a rich as you like.  Wait 2-3 minutes in between coats.  This way, there is no room for bubbles and your nail color will be smooth.  It also dries quicker this way.

Answer 4

that means your applying too much nail polish, dont put as much and if the color is too ligt and needs a second coat, wait a bit then put it on :D

Answer 5

I'm not saying this is safe, but I had a friend that gently licked the fresh nail polish to smooth it out...and it worked. Just don't l**k too hard or it'll mess up, and if you have a rough tongue, then don't bother.  

Answer 6

Make sure you are not putting to much on at one time, and allow each coat to dry before reapplying another.

Answer 7

do you dry them in front of a fan??? Because that definitely makes bubbles.

Answer 8

The main cause of bubbling is heat.. do you dry them in front of a heater or in hot humid conditions?? That may be why...

Answer 9

First of all how old is your nail polish?

Second try a tinsy bit of Nail polish remover in your nail polish.

Answer 10

maybe you should try a different nail polish

then dont blow it dry

Answer 11

If your shaking the polish to mix it up STOP! Roll the bottle between your hands for a little while before you paint your nails. Rolling the bottle will mix the polish but it will not create bubbles. Hope that helps

Answer 12

dont shake the bottle. put the bottle in ur hands and roll it instead of shaking it up and down. and let each coat dry a little before u put another on.