About Us

Founded in 2004 by award winning beauty and skin expert Carrie Cunnane. Carrie’s Beauty Salon has earned its reputation as the ultimate beauty destination, located on Pearse Street on the beautiful west side of Athlone! Carrie’s specialise in Beauty, Skin and Makeup.

Carrie has over 18 years experience in beauty Industry. She has won beauty therapist of the year in both 2018 & 2019 and the salon has also reached the final, on 3 different occasions.

Carrie’s is known for its warm, friendly & relaxing atmosphere. Carrie’s has always been motivated by one goal in particular, to ensure every single person who walks through the salon doors leaves feeling like the best possible version of themselves. Both inside and out.

Carrie and her highly skilled team pride themselves on delivering excellent customer service & care backed by high quality skincare & beauty products including Image and Yon-Ka Paris Skincare, HD Brows, Lycon Wax, CND Shellac, Bronze Leaf Tan and much more.

When you book your chosen treatment at Carrie’s, you can look forward to a professional and safe service, delivered by our highly trained & trusted team.

Carrie x

Meet The Team

Carrie Cunnane

Salon owner / Beauty Therapist

Carrie is proprietor and director of Carrie’s beauty salon. She qualified with Georgina Price college of beauty therapy in 2002 with a diploma in make-up artistry. She holds three qualifications ITEC, CIBTAC & CIDESCO accredited. She also received the prestigious award of student of the year upon completion. She worked in spa environment before opening her own salon in Athlone in 2003 and since then has moved from strength to strength. Carrie is a Beauty Specialist, HD brow and Makeup artist.  Carrie has won Beauty Therapist in 2018, 2019 & 2022 as well as her Salon reaching the finals of ‘Beauty Salon Of The Year’ in those same years. The Salon also Won ‘Beauty Salon of the year’ in 2022 this was a massive achievement for her & her team.  Carries impeccable customer care and service is well known and attributes to her long-standing success in Athlone. She is widely known for her makeup which include fashion, television and bridal with an extensive portfolio of her brides and their bridal looks. One of Carrie’s main passions in the salon is skin and this reflects in the brands and skincare she uses having taken in Yon-Ka Paris originally, she later added Image skincare,  Hydrafacial, & DMK skincare to offer the perfect balance between luxury and pharmaceutical skincare ensuring she can tailor to any client’s needs.

Kerrie Larkin

Manager / Beauty Therapist

Kerrie brings over 18 years of experience in the beauty industry, making her a true expert in her field. Her career journey has seen her excel in all areas of Beauty.
 
With extensive knowledge in skincare, Kerrie is recognized as an IMAGE Skincare Expert at Carrie’s, having achieved the brand’s highest level of training. Since joining Carrie’s in 2015, she has also taken on the role of Salon Manager.
 
Kerrie is highly regarded for her expertise in shellac nails, spray tanning, and brow styling, including threading and henna brows. She has built a loyal client base thanks to her exceptional skills and dedication to her craft.

Sinead

Beauty Therapist

Sinead qualified from Browyn Conroy Beauty School in 2016. She has three qualifications in ITEC, CIBTAC & CIDESCO. She received the first scholarship from her college to work in The Luxury 5* Powerscourt Hotel. She also worked in 5 Star Spa’s where she continued to grow a strong passion for both massage & skincare. She loves helping clients achieve their goals & seeing amazing results. Sinead has a warm approach & she leaves a positive impression on every client in the salon. Sinead has trained in the Elite Hydrafacial, DMK, Image & Yon-Ka skincare.

Nicole Quigley

Beauty Therapist

Nicole brings over 20 years of expertise in beauty therapy to our team. Having worked alongside Carrie for an amazing 10 years, she became an integral part of the journey that shaped Carrie’s.
 
After moving to Monaghan, Nicole continued to hone her skills, advancing her career and recently completing her training as a Beauty Educator.
 
We are thrilled to welcome Nicole back to Carrie’s! Her exceptional knowledge, passion, and experience shines through in each treatment she provides.
 
We are excited to see her incredible knowledge and practical experience in Carrie Cunnane College of Beauty in the very near future.

Tricia Burke

Front of House

Tricia brings an impressive 22 years of experience in beauty therapy to our team. She began her journey alongside Carrie in 2002, completing her training at Georgina Price College of Beauty, earning qualifications in iTEC, CIBTAC, and CIDESCO.

After qualifying, Tricia pursued her passion by opening her own salon, where she honed her skills and built a loyal clientele over 20 successful years.

Now, we are delighted to have Tricia join Carrie’s. With her wealth of knowledge, expertise, and warm personality, she is a fantastic addition to our team and a wonderful mentor.

Caroline Walsh

College Tutor 

Caroline is an integral part of our team, lecturing on our part-time beauty therapy course, and our lecturing programs.
 
With qualifications in CIBTAC, ITEC, and CIDESCO, Caroline brings a wealth of expertise to the classroom.
 
A valued member of our college, Caroline combines extensive experience in the beauty industry with her passion for teaching, creating an inspiring learning environment for her students.
 
Her hands-on industry experience enriches her lectures and provides students with invaluable insights into the field.
 
Caroline is an exceptional asset to the college, with over 8 year experience as a beauty educator and 20 years in the beauty industry  her dedication & Knowledge greatly benefits both our students and the college community.