Guide

An Instagram bio that gets you booked

SolvePoint · 21 October 2026

Your bio is the first thing a new client reads and the last thing you want them to puzzle over. It has about a second to say what you do, where, and what to do next.

1. Say what you do and where

“Lash technician in Leeds” beats a clever tagline. People search for a service in a place, and a plain bio tells them they’ve found one.

Instagram’s search looks at your name and username too, so put your service and town in your name field.

2. Say how to book

“DM to book” or “Book via the link” tells people what to do. If you take bookings by message, say so in the bio so nobody hunts for a button.

3. Add a trust line

One short line is enough: years in the trade, a qualification, or “Fully insured”. Only say what’s true and what you can show if asked.

4. Use your highlights as a menu

Pin a few highlights: prices, aftercare, FAQs and your policy. A new client can answer their own questions before they message, and the questions they do send are better ones.

5. Turn on the contact buttons

A professional account can show a contact button for message, email or call. Make sure the one you want people to use is the one that shows.

6. Keep your link current

Whatever link you use, check it works on a phone. A broken booking link loses people quietly.

Questions

Should I use emojis in my bio?

A couple help the eye find the lines. Too many make it harder to read, and some screen readers read each one out.

Do I need a business account?

It’s free and unlocks contact buttons, insights and saved replies. Most techs who take bookings use one.

How often should I update my bio?

Whenever your booking situation changes, such as opening new slots, holidays or a price change. An out-of-date bio costs bookings.

Work out what slow replies cost you with the no-show and slow-reply calculator.