Air bubbles under clear tip

[nailtech10]

Hi all, im a newbie to this site and have recently been trying some pre designed tips, the top of them have a clear tip and when i glued them on a few air bubbles appeared that can be seen, any advice on how to avoid this problem would be much appreciated, thanks

 

[user 35377]

Are you applying the glue to the tips evenly then "rocking" the tip onto the nail plate from the free edge?
Maybe you should explain your steps.

 

[geeg]

If you are new to nails then 'more is better than less' at this stage until you learn the techniques of application and it all becomes second nature.

By 'more is better than less', I mean make sure you have an adequate amount of adhesive in the well of the tip and, really for the best bond, you should also apply a small amount of adhesive to the free edge of the nail as well. Tips last so much longer for the client with no 'curling' if you apply the adhesive to both surfaces before sticking them together (just like anything else you glue together).

then simply place the well of the tip against the free edge of the nail at a 45º angle and then lower the well slowly onto the surface ... When you see the excess adhesive squeeze out at the top then stop and apply firm pressure until adhered.

 

[nailtech10]

Thank you, yes i use the rockin technique, maybe i am putting less glue on some nails than others as its not all the nails that show the bubbles, i will just keep practising, thanks for the tips!! x