Matrix Nails

I am excited and delighted to be able to introduce to you Matrix Nails.

Gillian Hay who owns and runs Matrix Nails is not only great fun, but a fantastic Nail Technician.  I have personally had my nails done by Gillian a couple of times now and they have been fantastic.  

My own experience is that I had acrylics done with a neutral Gellux polish, after 2 weeks (no breaks or chips! ) I went back, instead of infills, Gillian spent quite a while filing them down and applying the most gorgeous purple Gellux.  I had that set of nails on for a total of 4 weeks and 2 different colours of Gellux, which didn't chip or lift the whole time.  Now to put that into context, I am the worlds worst for not using the oils, never use rubber gloves for dishes or housework and generally quite heavy handed, those nails managed to withstand 4 weeks of ME! 

I have so many photo's of Matrix Nails work that there seems to be way to many to show on here, visit their website for lots more, but in the meantime here is a taster.

Gellux gel polish which is a high gloss,fast drying and hard wearing alternative to nail polish. You do not have to worry about accidentally chipping or smudging your manicure. Gellux lasts approximately two weeks,protecting your natural nails from damage allowing them to grow. Perfect for fingers and toes.

Matrix Nails can design bridal nails to compliment your bridal gown,theme or colours and offer a similar for service for bridesmaids with a huge range of colours in gel polish.  Let's not forget the Mothers of the Bride and Groom, and last but not least our little flower girls with their little polish.

Price List: 

                              French £18
                              Coloured and nail art from £25
                              Gellux polish £15 (with sparkle £18)
                              File and polish for flowergirls £5

Also available are pearls, swarovski crystals, diamonds and bows are also available as fabulous accessories.

Matrix Nails are based in Bishopbriggs in Glasgow and provide mobile services or you can visit her at her home Salon if this is more suitable.

I am so impressed with Gillian at Matrix Nails I have included some of her testimonials here are a couple:

"I have been getting my nails done by Gillian at matrix nails for months now, and I know I wouldn't go to another salon or technician now, based on the quality of the nails and the variety of what I can have done with the help of Gillian."

Geraldine Dolan, Glasgow

Gillian @ Matrix nails, is by far the best nail technician I have ever come across. I have never had a set of acrylics that stayed on and I was happy with before I found Matrix nails. From the first visit, I remember asking, what is this step, what is that step, I've never had that done before, etc. The result, my nails were gorgeous and not only that they lasted and I was able to have in fills done, when it came time to have them off, they were all still in place. I have continued to have my acrylics and they are always the same, perfect! Gillian is very person centred and will design to suit the occasion, personality or mood, so I always have something different each time I go, her portfolio is extensive and as I say, she is happy to personalise. I was particularly impressed with her attention to hygiene and also detail, very impressive! I have also more recently had the Gellux polish which was a fantastic alternative on my own nails, the gellux, its gorgeous, shiny, and lasts for ages. I have no hesitation in recommending Gillian, I can guarantee any new client will be 110% satisfied, and will become a returning customer. Thanks Gillian, you are stuck with me and my nails  Katey Jamieson, Bishopbriggs

There are several ways that you can contact Gillian at Matrix Nails.

If you have a question regarding treatments, enhancements or whether you wish to book an appointment.

Please feel free to give her a call on:- 07522480146

or drop her a text, if she is busy and she will call you back as soon as possible.

You can also contact her via email @  gill_hay@btinternet.com

Or alternatively you may also catch up with her on facebook ! 

Planning Your Wedding - Part 2 The Bridal Party

Planning Your Wedding - Part 2

The Bridal Party

Your bridal party are the ones who will be the biggest help and support to you on your wedding day, it is so important that you get this right.    When trying to decide it can bring up all sorts of issues and pressure from the family, and before you know it there can be tension generated.     

First and foremost, This is YOUR wedding!     Couples can get tangled up in the thinking that they have to have their 2nd cousin etc as a bridesmaid, usher etc.    No you don't!  You can have whoever you want, and it really shouldn't be up for discussion with anyone else.  

Brides attendants

Your Maid of Honour/Chief Bridesmaid is one of the people that you will rely on most.  So its is vitally important that you choose wisely,  this person will most likely be the one who you will laugh, cry and rant with during your planning process, they will be honest but never condescending when you ask for advice and will listen when you are just talking weddings!     Whoever in your mind fits that description is the person you should choose.   

Your Best Maid really has a joint role with your Maid of Honour doing all of the above and should have similar qualities, this person will also be responsible for the younger attendants on the day up until the end of the ceremony, but they will also be looking after you.  

If you are having more bridesmaids/flower girls have who you want to have, you don't have to have your nieces or cousins, this is your wedding you can have all your best friends if that's what you want.   

Whoever you choose, someone, somewhere is going to feel put out.   You have to be clear right from the outset that whatever decisions you make in the process of planning your wedding, they are Your decisions and they should be respected.   It's all to easy to lose sight of what your wedding is all about while others wound up.  

Grooms Attendants

The Best Man!   This is the grooms choice, it can also be a difficult one.  The Best Man is responsible for ensuring that the Groom gets dressed, and turns up on time and also have the responsibility of looking after the rings until they are safely deposited on your fingers.!  Some grooms will choose their best friend or brother and what if the bride to be doesn't like that person, well that's where compromise comes in.  That person is important to the Groom, it is his wedding too, so why shouldn't he have the person he chooses.

Ushers/Groomsmen

These again are the Grooms choice, he might just want all his best friends to be at his side, or if he has brothers he might want them, he can give them jobs to do on the day so that they feel included and valued in being chosen to stand by his side on what will be one of the most special days in his life.

How to get the best out of your Bridal Party

Now you have selected everyone, what does that mean for you and for them.  For you its the people who are going to be with you every step of the way, until you say I Do.   For them its special, and they will want to do what they can to help.   Have everyone involved so that they feel included in the planning process.  Delegating some tasks, giving your party roles on the day itself can make your planning so much easier.  

For example you could ask the most confident of the Groomsmen if they will be MC for the day.  That would be ushering guests into the ceremony venue before the bride arrives, announcing the speeches, just being the voice of the day.  Make sure you give plenty of notice that this will be his job, not 2 days before the wedding!

You could assign the role of the younger members to hand out Orders of Service as guests arrive, or at the wedding breakfast instead of having favours on the tables, have the youngsters pass them out personally.  They will be wearing their lovely outfits, why not let them show it off.

You could ask if they would like to do a reading at your wedding ceremony? this can add that extra special touch to their role.  

This is your Wedding Day, the day that you make your promises to each other and share the love that you have for each other with your friends and family, making it a day to remember. 

Next Week - Part 3   Choosing your suppliers

Not to be missed - Planning your Wedding - step by step!!!

Congratulations, you have had the romantic proposal (hopefully! ) you have a gorgeous ring on your finger, all your friends and family are so excited for you and you feel on top of the world.   So what's next?

Beautiful diamond ring available from
Pebbles Jewellery Ltd

It's time to start putting the wheels in motion to plan your wedding, one of the biggest days in your life, when you are making promises to each other and starting out on your new life together as husband and wife.   But where do you start!   There are tons of websites out there that will give you ideas and tips, but that can seem so overwhelming.    Over the coming weeks I will be covering the main tasks for your wedding planning step by step.  Of course it does help to have a wedding planner/coordinator, but remember if you are set on doing it all yourself, most planners will give you the initial consultation free of charge,  at least you can bounce some of your ideas off them or even gain a few of your own for your forthcoming plans.  Even if you don't take up their services at the end of the day, the meeting can be a very useful exercise.   But also remember they can be a really valuable source for suppliers,  that not only go the extra mile, but are reliable too.

Over the next few weeks, I will be covering everything from the process of how to set the date  - you may think that's the easy bit... it's not and can be the most time consuming part of all your planning, finding the right venue for you, catering, flowers, dresses, cars etc.  and how to bring them all together so that your day goes off without a hitch.

Make sure you don't miss the first instalment this Friday 16th March 2012