Nail Polish Bottles

Empty Nail Polish Bottles with Brush Caps for Polish and Gel Brands

What nail polish bottles are used for

A nail polish bottle holds a thin, quick drying liquid and a brush that lets the customer paint a smooth coat. The same bottle is used for regular polish, gel polish, top coat, base coat, nail strengthener, and cuticle oil with a brush. Nail brands, salons, and indie polish makers buy empty nail polish bottles to fill at their own site, and many buy nail polish bottles empty and plain to label later. A bottle is small, so it fits a gift set, a collection box, and a countertop display. Glass keeps the color visible, does not take on the smell of the contents, and can be recycled.

Sizes and how to measure

Nail polish bottles are sold by the volume they hold. Common sizes are 5 ml, 8 ml, 10 ml, 12 ml, and 15 ml, and 15ml nail polish bottles are among the most popular for full size polish. Smaller bottles suit mini sets and gel polish. Check the total height with the cap on, because that sets the height of your box. Measure the bottle width and the flat area of the label if you plan to use one. The cap must match the neck of the bottle, so send us the size you want and we confirm the match.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• 5 ml: about 0.8 in wide x 2.3 in tall with cap
• 8 ml: about 0.9 in wide x 2.7 in tall with cap
• 10 ml: about 0.95 in wide x 2.9 in tall with cap
• 12 ml: about 1 in wide x 3 in tall with cap
• 15 ml: about 1.1 in wide x 3.2 in tall with cap

Shapes, glass, and caps

Glass bottles come in round, square, and rectangular shapes. A square bottle has flat sides that suit a label, and a round bottle is the classic look. Clear glass shows the color of the polish, frosted glass gives a soft finish, and amber or black glass blocks more light, which many gel polish brands prefer. The cap holds the brush and has a rod and a bristle head. Caps come in black, white, gold, and silver, and in glossy, matte, or metallic finishes. A small metal ball inside the bottle, often called a mixing ball, helps the customer shake the polish. We confirm the cap, brush, and bottle match on the proof.

Printing, coating, and finishes

Custom nail polish bottles can carry a logo in several ways. Screen printing puts one or two colors straight on the glass and lasts well. White ink stands out on clear and dark glass. Hot stamp foil in gold or silver gives a sharp metallic mark. A pressure sensitive label gives full color and room for the shade name, and a frosted or colored coating can match your brand. Bulk nail polish bottles can be printed with the same design on every bottle, or left plain so you can add a shade label after filling.

Labeling and shipping notes

If your bottle holds nail polish, the label must carry the text that the law requires for your product, such as ingredients, net contents, and warnings. Nail polish is often flammable, so the label and the shipping box may need extra warnings, and shipping filled bottles can have special rules. You supply the text and the layout, and we print what you send. We do not write or check label text or claims, so please have your final label reviewed by a person who knows the rules for your product.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the print area on your bottle, or the size of your label. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. Screen print and foil designs work best as single color vector files. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom nail polish bottles

1. Choose your bottle size, shape, glass color, and cap.
2. Send your quantity, starting at 5,000 units.
3. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
4. Review and approve the artwork and the cap match.
5. Production takes 25 to 30 business days after artwork approval.
6. Your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on bottle size, glass shape, cap and brush, printing, finishing, and quantity. The 5,000 unit minimum suits a first launch and a wholesale order alike, and wholesale nail polish bottles in one size can share a single dieline across many shades.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 5,000 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers