Meet Shannon Áine.
Makeup artist, educator and founder of SÁ ARTISTRY.
With 12 years in the beauty industry, Shannon brings a personal approach to bridal and occasion beauty, alongside practical education for aspiring and established artists.
From the first client to HER HQ
What began in a bedroom, grew into a home salon, then a salon space, and eventually HER HQ in Arklow in 2024. SÁ ARTISTRY brings that experience together, in a welcoming space for makeup, hair, lashes, brows and learning.
Experience behind the artistry
Shannon’s career includes Years of experience with brides dating back to 2015, thousands of clients from 2014, a MAC Assistant Manager role, manager training in Madrid, and work as a SOSU Supervisor and Trainer. Today, she combines salon services and bridal work with mentoring and beauty education.
A practical approach to learning
With a QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer qualification, Shannon teaches with clear guidance, hands-on practice and support tailored to each learner’s next step. Shannon prides her education on “practice takes time” so she built her course over extended periods as “no one treatment can be thought throughly within a day”
Beauty that feels like you
Whether you’re preparing for your wedding, booking a treatment or starting your career, the aim is the same: to help you feel confident, supported and yourself.