Hey Everyone....Happy Monday!

As it is Halloween week, I cant wait to see pics of all the amazing colors you all choose for this weeks creepy festivities! Lots of black, and "wicked" all over the place.

A couple people have said to me that they are loving the blog, but they feel bad becuase they bite their nails, and although it is a horrible habit they just cant quit!

I used to bite my nails when I was much younger, and then I got hip to putting fresh garlic pieces in my clear polish, both for strength and also to curb my habit. It worked! It smelled so horrid, I never wanted to put my nails near my mouth! Try it!

As for the nail polish in the following article, I don't know how I feel about this!

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http://www.delish.com/food/a44203/edible-nail-polish-kid-licks/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1445_252959515

Nail Shapes:

What is your favorite nail shape?

When I had acrylic tips I had coffin shape. Then I went to natural manicures and did a square shape.

Now I am trying the longer, round shape. Just for fun!! To be honest, I may need a professional manicure to shape my nails, then I can follow the shape when I file my nails.

I will post a pic soon, but this week I would like to feature @sweetsybil's nails (yaaaaay!!!) ... I love the shape and the color! Sybil always has her nails in tip top shape!!!

Keep sending me your nail pics. I really do enjoy being tagged on your manicures. And let me know what your thoughts are on shape.

Oh, I  may do a Q and A on instagram this week, so look out for it get your questions ready!!!

Thanks for the support! 

Happy Tuesday!!!

Here is a great article I found about Matte nails that I wanted to share with you all...

Matte nails are what's in! 

I have Sally Hansen "Big Matte Top Coat" and I've used it twice. 

I guess I should use it more often! 

I'm going to try it this week. Pic to follow!

http://www.popsugar.com/beauty/Matte-Manicure-Ideas-38626975?utm_source=beauty_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=beauty_newsletter_v1_10052015&em_recid=63973&utm_content=placement_1_desc#photo-38626975

Top Coat...

How important is your Top Coat?- VERY!!!

Many people ask me if I use a top coat. Back in the day, I never did!  I just painted my nails and sat around waiting for them to dry.  Hoping that I didn't have to pee, or wash my hands, I would even deprive myself of food and or drink until I knew my nails were 100% dry. Many times I fell asleep and woke up with the sheet imprints on my fingernails- how annoying!!!!.... Then I had children. 3 to be exact. Now I don't have the luxury of lying around waiting for my nails to dry. I HAVE to use a Top Coat.... specifically a "quick dry" top coat. 

I have tried many a top coat. But two favorites that I swear by are: 

OUT THE DOOR

SECHE VITE  TOP COAT. 

These are both pretty expensive at the drug stores (CVS to be exact) but they are both so so worth it. (Both will run you between $7-10 each)  

Out The Door will literally have you out the door within 10 minutes, even less. It is my #1 all time fave!!! I do like Seche Vite, but it takes a little longer to dry, but an excellent top coat as well. 

I know many of you are doing UV gel, so you don't have to worry about chipping for a couple of weeks at least. But when you go back to doing a natural manicure... keep these two top coat in mind. Invest in them and take them to the salon when you get your manicure. 

If you have any questions about colors, base coats, top coats, transitioning from gel/acrylic to natural, or the latest trends PLEASE feel free to post your comments or questions. You can post questions on my instagram account: @mrsconcep

Thanks for your support!