How can I prevent lemon peely/bubbly nails?

[roosi]

When I put nail varnish on, sometimes it dries slightly bubbly, this is really infuriating as i sit for AGES until it has dries properly, to realise that it has came out with little bubbles on????

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[B00]

Youre putting your layers on too thick.

Far better to put several thin layers on, than one thick one.

[roosi]

Aaaaah thanks! Yeah, you are probably right enough, I have a habit of putting too think layers on.....
Will try tonight and see how I get on!

Thanks again
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[roosi]

Thick, sorry!

[zzxxee]

put your nails as soon as you have painted them into a bowl of ice cold water leave for 30 seconds and this should speed up drying and prevent bubbles

[chazza]

If it's tiny little air bubbles, it's because the bottle of varnish is being shaken before it is applied. Try rolling it between your hands instead of shaking it

[happy_face]

I was once told it's because your nails are not completely dry when you apply the varnish. Your nails retain some moisture after you've washed your hands. I used to get the bubbles all the time as I used to remove varnish, wash my hands to get the remover smell off and then apply new varnish. Now I wait with washing hands till varnish has dried.