Bubbling beauty fixes
Fix nail polish and gel that bubbles
Smooth nail polish and gel that dries with bubbles, pinholes, or trapped air.
These nail fixes prevent trapped air and movement from leaving bubbles in the finish. Choose the affected area below, then match the product and trigger in the guide title. Similar symptoms can need different fixes.
Choose the affected area
Nails
≈ 10 min
Nail Polish Bubbles
Nail polish bubbles when thick coats trap air or the bottle has been shaken right before painting. Thin coats and slower drying give the polish a smoother finish.
Bubbling
Nails
≈ 6 min
How to Fix Air Bubbles Under Press-On Nails
Air bubbles under press-on nails happen when glue is uneven or the nail is pressed at the wrong angle. Reapply with enough glue and steady pressure.
Bubbling