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Mon–Sat 10:00–18:30  ·  Dundrum, Dublin 14
+353 1 296 0240 [email protected]
Who we are

About ManiTheory

A small team, a clear standard, and a Dublin address. That's the short version. Here's the longer one.

Nail technician carefully applying gel polish at a clean salon workstation with good lighting
Est. 2021

Started with a simple frustration

ManiTheory opened in 2021 because the founders kept having the same experience at other salons — rushed appointments, inconsistent results, and the slightly awkward feeling of not knowing what was actually being used on their nails.

The idea wasn't to build something flashy. It was to build something reliable. A space where clients leave with exactly what they came in for, and where the team takes the time to do each step properly.

Five years in, the studio is still run that way. Four technicians, a consistent process, and a booking system that means you're never waiting around wondering when your appointment starts.

We're located on Dundrum Rd in Dublin 14. Parking is available nearby at Dundrum Town Centre. The Luas Green Line (Balally stop) is roughly a 10-minute walk. If you have questions before booking, you're welcome to call or email — we're used to it.

ManiTheory provides cosmetic nail services only. We do not provide medical, dermatological, or podiatric treatments. If you have concerns about a nail condition, please consult a qualified medical professional.
What we care about

Three things we don't skip

Hygiene without shortcuts

All tools are sterilised between clients. Single-use items are used where appropriate. We don't share files, buffers or anything else that touches the nail.

Time taken properly

Each appointment is allocated enough time to do the job properly. We don't rush cuticle work or skip steps to fit in an extra client. If you arrive late, that affects your slot — not someone else's.

Honest communication

If a treatment isn't right for your nails, we'll say so. If something won't last two weeks in your particular situation, we'd rather tell you than have you disappointed later.

The team

Four people, one standard

ManiTheory runs with a small team by design. It keeps quality consistent and means clients often see the same technician each visit.

Portrait of Aoife Brennan, Studio Director and Lead Nail Technician at ManiTheory Dublin
Aoife Brennan
Studio Director & Lead Nail Technician

Co-founded ManiTheory in 2021. Specialises in BIAB, nail extensions and nail art. Has worked in nail care for over a decade.

Portrait of Sinéad Ó'Sullivan, Senior Nail Technician at ManiTheory Dublin
Sinéad Ó'Sullivan
Senior Nail Technician

Joined ManiTheory in 2022. Specialises in gel manicure and pedicure treatments. Known for her precise cuticle work.

Portrait of Niamh Gallagher, Nail Technician at ManiTheory Dublin
Niamh Gallagher
Nail Technician

Specialises in classic manicure, nail art and creative designs. Has a background in fine art and brings that eye to nail work.

Portrait of Caoimhe Murphy, Nail Technician and Client Coordinator at ManiTheory Dublin
Caoimhe Murphy
Nail Technician & Client Coordinator

Manages bookings and new client enquiries alongside her work as a nail technician. Your first point of contact at the studio.

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Company information

Legal name

ManiTheory Beauty Studio Ltd

Company Registration

IE 738291 K

Registered address

Dundrum Rd, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 W895, Ireland

Services provided

Cosmetic nail services only. No medical licence required for this vertical in Ireland.

Want to come in?

Appointments run Monday to Saturday. Use the form on our contact page or give us a call.

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