And, If the product isn’t well maintained, your manicure will likely also chip early, too.

So, if you’re wondering how exactly to prevent bubbles in nail polish, Byrdie has your back.

If your polish looks a bit bubbly on your brush, try rolling the bottle between your hands.

Close up of a woman’s manicured hand.

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“When a polish is too thick, it is going to create a bubble,” says Kandalec.

She suggests opting for thinner formulas because ‘it won’t pop as easily with thicker formulas."

“You may have painted your polish too thick,” says Stone.

“It is best to paint thin layers for better control of the product,” says Stone.

Keep your polish away from heat or sun exposure to help prolong its life.

Once the bubble has formed on your nail and it has dried, it’s not going away.

Typically, bubbles in nail polish are due to thick consistency or old nail polish.

This is because you may have painted your nails too thick or need a replacement bottle.