About Us

Welcome to The Manifest Academy
Where talent is nurtured, confidence is built, and futures are created.
Our founder and lead educator says ‘To anyone thinking about starting their dream career—I see you, and I get it. I’ve been there myself. I know first-hand how overwhelming it can feel to take that leap, to face uncertainty, and to wonder if you’re capable of turning your passion into a real career.
Founded by Charley Murphy, The Manifest Academy was born from a passion for creativity, empowerment, and education. What started as a personal journey into nail art during lockdown has grown into a thriving academy that helps aspiring nail technicians turn their passion into a sustainable, successful career.
Charley began her nail career in 2020 which was when Nails By Charley was established, creating press-on nails during lockdown and quickly progressing through online theory and practical qualifications. While balancing a full-time job and mobile nail appointments, she built a loyal client base and a reputation for detailed, artistic work. By March 2022, she took the leap into full-time self-employment and by January 2024, her vision for The Manifest Academy became reality.
After qualifying as an educator in 2023, Charley launched the academy to provide high-quality, ABT-accredited training. Since then, she has had the privilege of training and qualifying many talented individuals, watching them grow in skill and confidence. Supporting students beyond the classroom is a core part of the academy’s mission—and one Charley is deeply proud of.
The path isn’t always smooth—there are setbacks, doubts, and moments where giving up feels easier. But with passion, perseverance, and the right support, those fears can be transformed into confidence and growth.
That’s exactly why I created The Manifest Academy—to be the kind of supportive, empowering space I wish I had when I started. A space where you’re not just learning techniques, but building belief in yourself, connecting with others, and gaining the tools to truly thrive in this industry.
You don’t have to do this alone. With the right guidance, a strong foundation, and a community behind you, you can absolutely manifest the future you dream of.’
Our Mission
Supportive, Empowering Community
At The Manifest Academy, our goal is to create a supportive, empowering community of nail technicians who uplift and inspire one another. We offer:
for focused, personalised development
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for salons looking to upskill their teams
for hands-on learning
so learners can train at their own pace, wherever they are
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, our academy is a space where you can feel confident, capable, and creatively fulfilled.
Testimonials
Hear It From Our Students
The heart of The Manifest Academy is our students—and their words speak volumes.
I was made to feel so at ease and comfortable and I could have a good yap and be myself. I feel grateful to have learnt so much in great detail and I have been given tools and tips to be able to enter the nail industry on my own but always having your support which I appreciate massively. Couldn’t recommend anymore more!!
The training course practical day is insanely fun and laid back so you feel very comfortable in her training environment, the theory side to it is very informative and professional and she covers all basis to protect the client and the therapist which I really liked. Her work booklets are so chic, professional and informative.
Once you’ve completed the training day/s she is very contactable and responsive to any questions and queries you may have. The feedback form to the case studies really goes in depth and shows she really is looking at how well your work is being done so she can give the best feedback to get you passed and qualified, I thought the feedback form was a really professional touch so you can look back on each step of your work really allowing you get improve. I would recommend Charley’s training to anyone, can’t wait to book back in for some further courses.
Thank you charley you were brilliant, good luck in your teaching journey!”