Bubbles in my painted nail

[bethaboo]

I hope the title is easy enough to figure out. Anyways, I've noticed bubbles (or more like little round holes) when I paint my nails. It doesn't matter what brand I use - they always develop. I use a top coat, but not a base coat. Does anyone know why it's happening or how to stop it?

[Deleted]

This is the biggest problem I have with painting my nails. Zoya is the only brand I've used that doesn't bubble very much on me.

I think it bubbles when it's applied too thick, but with some polishes, it is hard to apply a thin layer. I would also use a base coat.

[315bride]

Are the polishes old or new? Sometimes I find when my polish gets a little older, it can thicken a bit (esp the 3-or 4-free ones). That can be a big reason for the bubbling. If that's the case, add a drop or two of polish thinner to the bottle(s) and see if that helps.

[iamali]

I use a base coat, but I can't say with certainty that it stops bubbling.

I agree with possibly the coats being too thick. Also, if you shake the bottle vigorously *right* before you paint it could be the culprit.

[pixy0stix]

I'm on the "coats are too thick" train.

[bethaboo]

Jul 12, 2012 16:42:44 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I'm on the "coats are too thick" train.

That makes sense. I am not super careful or methodical when I paint my nails. Thanks, guys!

[NachoProblem]

Jul 12, 2012 16:42:44 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I'm on the "coats are too thick" train.

Yep. Do more, thinner coats and allow each one to try in between.