Listings & visibility
How to get your beauty business found by more clients
The problem: You search for your own business and it doesn't show up — or people find you but never book.
Being found isn't about being everywhere. It's about being in the place clients go when they're ready to book, with a profile that answers their questions. On Nearest, verified students in your city browse professionals by service and price — a complete profile and one booking link you share everywhere do the rest. Nobody can guarantee placement; you can make yourself the easiest choice.
Looking for student clients? List your services on Nearest free — no monthly fee for new professionals, and it works alongside the booking tools you already use.
1. Be where clients are choosing
Students open Nearest to compare professionals in their city and request a time. Each service category has only a few spots per city — five at first — so a Nearest profile puts you in a short list instead of an endless feed.
2. Use the right categories and service names
Choose the category that matches what you do, then name each service the way clients ask for it: "Classic full set", "Silk press", "Taper fade + lineup". Students filter by service, so clear names put you in front of the right people.
3. Working from home or traveling? Your address stays private
On Nearest your street address is never on your public profile. It's shared only with a booked client on the appointment day. If you travel to clients, set your travel area and a flat travel fee.
4. Complete every part of your profile
- Services with prices and durations.
- Hours you actually keep, including after-school hours.
- At least ten photos of your work, tagged to services.
- A short bio that says what you specialize in.
5. Earn reviews the right way
Reviews on Nearest come only from students who completed an appointment with you, so they carry weight. Deliver what your photos promise, finish on time, and remind happy clients to leave a review in the app.
Seen but not booked?
- Check that every service has a price and duration.
- Make sure your hours have open times this week.
- Replace blurry or off-topic photos.
- Turn on phone alerts so you answer requests quickly.