A personal brand for makeup artists

Why it matters for makeup artists

Your Instagram grid shows your work, but it can’t answer “are you free on June 12?”, “how much for a bridal party of five?” or “do you travel?”. A site with those answers books more dates and cuts the DMs in half.

What a makeup artist’s site needs

• Your speciality and area: “Bridal and editorial makeup across Southern California.”
• A booking or date request form, near the top.
• Prices or starting prices, with what’s included and any travel fee.
• A portfolio of your best looks, by kind (bridal, editorial, events).
• Reviews from clients, with permission.
• Your Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

Bio examples for makeup artists

• “Bridal and editorial makeup artist across Southern California. 2027 dates open.”
• “Soft glam for weddings and events. I come to you.”
• “Makeup for film, fashion and brand shoots. Based in Atlanta.”

Your domain and email

Brides compare a few artists, and a bookings@yourname.com address reads as a business they can trust with their day. If your name is taken, try a short brand like glambyyourname.com. Choosing a domain name.

Content that books dates

• Before and after transformations (with the client’s permission).
• Get-ready-with-me videos for real clients and events.
• The products you use for long-wearing bridal looks.
• Booking reminders for the busy season, with your link.

Licences and permissions

Some places require a cosmetology or makeup licence for paid work; check yours. Get written permission before posting clients’ faces, and tag the photographer when you use their pictures.

How Bounley fits

Bounley is the platform built for personal brands. Type your Instagram username and your site is made from your accounts in about two minutes, with a date request form you make yourself, your price list, your videos playing on the page, and a QR code for your kit and business cards. With Premium it runs on your own domain, with your email there too.

Questions