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How to make a beauty business flyer that converts

By the Nearest team · Updated

The problem: You printed flyers before and nobody booked — they looked nice but didn't tell people what to do next.

A flyer that converts has one message, one photo, a few priced services and one easy way to book — usually a QR code to a booking page that answers every question.

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What every flyer needs

  1. A headline that says what you do and for whom: "Knotless braids — school and event styles."
  2. One photo of your best, most typical work.
  3. Two to four services with prices.
  4. Your area and booking hours.
  5. One booking method: a QR code, plus the short link written out.
  6. Optional: a limited new-client offer with an end date.

Where the QR code should go

The QR code is the whole point of the flyer, so it should open a page where someone can actually book — with prices, photos and times — not a page that asks them to message you.

Sample flyer copy

Nail tech
FRESH SETS NEAR YOU
Gel-X · Acrylic · Gel manicures
Short gel-X set ......... $45
Acrylic full set ........ $55
Gel manicure ............ $30
Weekday evenings + Saturdays
Students: scan to book → [QR]   usenearest.com/pro-[name]
Braider
BRAIDS THAT LAST
Knotless · Boho · Kids' styles
Medium knotless, mid-back ... from $150
Cornrows (2–6) ............... from $40
Hair included on knotless sets
Scan to see styles and book → [QR]
Lash tech
LASH SETS & REFILLS
Classic full set .......... $80
Hybrid full set ........... $95
2-week refill ............. $45
Book online → [QR]

Design rules

  • Big headline readable from six feet away.
  • No more than two fonts and three colors.
  • White space around the QR code; test it before printing.
  • Print one test copy and look at it from across the room.

Where to put it

Places your clients already pass, with permission: coffee shops, gyms, laundromats, community boards and partner businesses near campuses. Don't post or hand out flyers on school property without the school's permission.

Track it

Use a link or QR code only the flyer uses, and ask new clients where they saw you.

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