Megan Hartigan Nail Academy
Nail Academy located in Charleville, Co. Cork. Bringing you beginner & upskilling nail courses
11/06/2026
Sometimes all it takes is one opportunity to discover something you genuinely love!
📅 Soft Gel Extensions Teen Course
📍 21st June, 10am - 4pm
👩🎓 Ages 16-18
Spaces are limited.
Send me a DM with the word “TEEN COURSE” to secure your place or ask any questions 💕
01/06/2026
Introducing our brand new course for the Summer - our Soft Gel Extensions Course specially for teenagers (between 16-18 years old).
Link in bio to book or pop me a message for the link / questions!
Ideal for teens who want to see if nails and beauty is an area that they are interested in, or just want to do their own & friends nails over the summer break!
Learn from Megan Hartigan, owner of a busy nail and beauty salon in Charleville, Co. Cork. My aim as an educator is to show you how to perform nail and beauty treatments easily, safely and profitably.
The way I will teach you how to do nail services in my course is exactly how we perform treatments in my award winning salon.
While the course is mostly practical, we will cover important nail theory for safe treatment practices and correct nail structure!
The practical modules will cover prepping the natural nail for long lasting nails, applying soft gel extensions, and safely removing soft gel extensions.
Students will be working on their own nails so should attend the course with bare nails.
Accreditation is not available for students under the age of 16, so we ask that you ensure you are 16+ before attending the course as you will not be able to receive certification if under 16 years old.
Course Duration:
Sunday, 21st of June - 10am - 4pm
Course Price:
The training fee of €135 includes a soft gel extensions kit (soft gel tips, adhesive and mini lamp)
A full nail kit can be included at an additional cost of €50 (this kit includes a full sized UV/LED lamp, base coat, top coat, gel polish colour, nail prep solution & acetone)
The training course is fully accredited by AIT / ABT.
We offer flexible payment options on all of our courses.
To secure your place, a €50 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Please note: All deposits are strictly non-refundable.
Once your deposit has been received, you will receive a registration email with full details about your course and your instalment plan.
31/05/2026
New Summer Teen Soft Gel Extensions Course on Sunday the 21st of June in Megan Hartigan Nails & Beauty, Main Street, Charleville
Bookings & more info:
https://meganhartigannailsandbeautyacademy.com/products/teen-soft-gel-extensions-course?variant=56807469842756
18/01/2026
Introducing our February Complete Gel Extensions Course! Three Sundays (10am-4pm) to gain 3 qualifications:
Hard Gel Extensions, Soft Gel Extensions / Quick Tips & E-File!
Learn from Megan Hartigan, owner of a busy nail and beauty salon in Charleville, Co. Cork. My aim as an educator is to show you how to perform nail treatments easily, safely and profitably.
The way I will teach you how to do nail services in my course is exactly how we perform treatments in my award winning salon.
I also believe that the theory before nail treatments is equally important as the practical training.
Students will receive in-depth training manual in nail health and safety, anatomy and physiology, and the reasoning why we do what we do for each part of the nail service.
Ideal for beginners or already qualified nail techs that want to upskill!
Minimum age for accreditation: 16 🩷
Price including your full kit is €850.
If you only need part of the kit as you are upskilling, message us for a quote!
Payment plans accepted, just pay your deposit to secure your place and we will be in contact to set one up!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
📍 Charleville, Co. Cork P56 NX95
⚠️ Important things to know when using an e-file for gel polish removal ⚠️
✅ high speed but light pressure
this will help you remove the product safely, reducing the risk of heat build-up or applying too much pressure and hurting the client 👩🏻🔬
This will also give you a much smoother finish after e-filing 💅
✅ sharp, not dull e-file bits
there isn’t really a good timeline on this 🗓️
It varies depending on user, uses & e-file bit used
But generally if you’re e-file bit is no longer removing product in 2-3 swipes, it is too dull to
continue working with ❌
✅ removing gel? never touch the natural nail ‼️
if removing product, make sure you are leaving a layer of base coat on the nail, and that you are never touching the natural nail with a carbide e-file bit of any grit.
Otherwise you will over-file the nail plate ‼️
Carbide bits of any grit are designed to shave product away using teeth, which you definitely don’t want on the nail plate 😩
Want to learn more?
Follow my page for more tips
or sign up to my next in-person e-file class on the 18th of January at 10am!
Ideal for beginners & upskillers
📍Charleville, Co. Cork P56 NX95
💲 €150 for training (no kit included)
16/11/2025
Student testimonial from this week’s Beginner Nail Tech Evening Course 🩷
02/11/2025
About the role: Full time: 29-37.5 hours
This role requires a strong focus on client satisfaction, attention to detail, professionalism, and a passion for the beauty industry.
You will lead the beauty treatments offered in our beauty rooms, therefore it will be your responsibility to manage client satisfaction, treatment standards and development, and any future team development with a high level of responsibility and professionalism.
There is huge opportunity for growth in this position.
Ideally you will need to be qualified and experienced in the following beauty treatments:
* shellac hands and toes
* body waxing including intimate waxing (ideally holding an ITEC qualification)
* spray tans
* lash lifting
* brow laminations
* facial waxing, threading, and tinting
As well as:
* Delivering an outstanding client experience, including consultations, treatments and aftercare advice.
* Maintaining strict hygiene, safety and quality standards in line with the salon policies and industry regulations.
* Capturing high quality images and videos of your work for the salon’s social media platforms as needed.
* Contributing to the salon’s social media content creation.
Why Join Us?
* We can be flexible when choosing working hours (but minimum of 29 hours is required). The rota will largely remain the same every week so you will be able to plan ahead.
* There is a fantastic commission structure in place with no earning cap alongside your wages, as well as performance bonuses.
* For the right candidate, the hourly rate is negotiable. We also provide a framework on how to earn pay rises.
* Any tips earned are strictly yours.
* Ongoing training and development available.
* A supportive and friendly workplace environment, where you can grow to manage and lead the beauty rooms in our salon.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email your CV and work portfolio, as well as brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit to lead our beauty rooms to:
Megan - [email protected]
All applications are strictly confidential.
We look forward to your application!
Introducing our EVENING Beginner Nail Technician Course! Three evenings (5:30-8:30pm) to gain 3 qualifications:
Gel Polish, BIAB & Soft Gel Extensions / Quick Tips
Over the 2 days, we go in-depth on all aspects of nail theory, including: nail anatomy, diseases, product chemistry, salon safety & hygiene, and more!
Ideal for beginners or already qualified nail techs that want to upskill!
Minimum age for accreditation: 16 🩷
Option to purchase a full kit (€500) or just training (€300)!
Nail kit will include everything you need for gel polish, BIAB and soft gel extensions / quick tips.
(if you only need part of the kit because you are upskilling, please email us and I can price just the equipment you need!)
Payment plans accepted, just pay your deposit to secure your place and we will be in contact to set one up!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
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