Instagram bio ideas

Nail tech bios for Instagram

A nail tech's Instagram bio should say what you do (gel, acrylic, builder gel or nail art), where you work and how to book. These 50 bios cover services, nail art, home studios and mobile work, booking policies and client offers, with a formula and tips on prices, highlights and pinned posts.

Updated 6 October 2026 · 50 bios

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Short and sweet · 8

  • Tiny canvases, big ideas 💅

    26/150 characters

  • Chrome, charms and clean cuticles ✨

    35/150 characters

  • Two hours, good gossip and a fresh set 💬

    40/150 characters

  • Short nails, big personality

    28/150 characters

  • Pastel French and a cup of tea, by appointment 🫖

    48/150 characters

  • Ten nails, one tiny gallery 🖌️

    29/150 characters

  • Nail tech with a steady hand and a loud laugh 😄

    47/150 characters

  • Nails that make you talk with your hands 👐

    42/150 characters

Services first · 8

  • Gel, builder gel and hand-painted nail art in [town] 💅

    54/150 characters

  • Acrylic sets, infills and soak-offs, Tuesday to Saturday

    56/150 characters

  • Structured gel manicures on natural nails 🤍

    43/150 characters

  • Soft gel extensions in any shape you can screenshot 📸

    53/150 characters

  • E-file manicures and glossy natural nails ✨

    43/150 characters

  • Pedicures, gel toes and a very comfy chair 🦶

    44/150 characters

  • Dip powder, gel polish and simple art for short nails

    53/150 characters

  • Hard gel overlays | Square, squoval and almond 💅

    48/150 characters

Nail art · 8

  • Hand-painted nail art. Bring a screenshot, leave with your own version 🎨

    72/150 characters

  • Freehand florals, tiny fruit and the odd ladybug 🐞

    50/150 characters

  • Chrome, aura and cat-eye sets ✨ New designs every Friday

    56/150 characters

  • 3D charms, gems and maximalist sets 💎 More is more

    50/150 characters

  • Minimal nail art: fine lines, dots and negative space

    53/150 characters

  • Seasonal sets drop on the 1st of every month 🍂

    46/150 characters

  • Matching sets for brides and the whole bridal party 💍

    53/150 characters

  • Nail art to match your outfit, your phone case or your dog 🐶

    60/150 characters

Studio, salon or mobile · 6

  • Home nail studio in [area] 🏡 Address sent after booking

    55/150 characters

  • Find me at [salon name], the chair by the window 💅

    50/150 characters

  • Mobile nail tech: I come to you 🚗 Travel fee outside 5 miles

    60/150 characters

  • Private nail suite | Parking at the back 🅿️

    42/150 characters

  • Nail parties for birthdays and bachelorettes 🥂 I bring the kit

    62/150 characters

  • One client at a time, calm music, no rush 🎶

    43/150 characters

Booking and policies · 7

  • Books open on the 25th for next month 📅 Deposits hold your slot

    63/150 characters

  • Deposit to book | 10-minute grace period ⏰

    42/150 characters

  • Cancellation list open 💌 DM WAIT to join

    40/150 characters

  • New clients: full sets only, no infills on another tech's work

    62/150 characters

  • Removal included with every new set 🧼

    37/150 characters

  • Price list in highlights | Book through the link 💅

    50/150 characters

  • Running late? Text me. More than 15 minutes and we'll rebook ⏳

    62/150 characters

Keywords and offers · 7

  • Comment SET on any post and I'll DM you the price for that design 💅

    67/150 characters

  • DM BOOK for next week's openings 📅

    34/150 characters

  • Trainee nail tech 🎓 Model prices while I build my portfolio | DM MODEL

    70/150 characters

  • Free aftercare guide for gel nails 💧 Comment AFTERCARE on my latest Reel

    72/150 characters

  • Gift vouchers for birthdays and bridal parties 🎁 DM GIFT

    56/150 characters

  • Press-on nails made to your size 💅 Ships nationwide | DM SIZE for a sizing kit

    78/150 characters

  • Refer a friend and you both get free nail art on your next set 🤝

    64/150 characters

Fill in the blanks · 6

  • [Name] | Nail tech in [town] 💅

    30/150 characters

  • Qualified nail tech since [year] | Gel and acrylic

    50/150 characters

  • [Name] nails | Mon–Fri, late Thursdays 🌙

    40/150 characters

  • Your nail tech at [salon name] ✨ Weekends by request

    52/150 characters

  • Licensed nail technician in [city] 💅 Walk-ins if the chair's free

    65/150 characters

  • Nails by [name] 🖌️ Short sets, long chats

    40/150 characters

Write your own

A bio that works usually has the same few parts. Fill them in for yours, or start from the example.

  1. What you do: services or style
  2. Where you work and the area
  3. What you're known for
  4. How to book

Worked example

Gel and hand-painted nail art 💅 Home studio in Salford Short nails are my favorite canvas Booking link below, deposit required

126/150 characters

Fill in the blanks

Each part becomes a line of your bio. Nothing you type is uploaded.

Your bio

Your lines show up here as you type.

0/150 characters

Tips for your bio

  1. Add “nails” and your town to the name field, such as “Mia | Nails Salford”. Instagram search matches the name field, so someone typing “nails” and your town has a better chance of finding you.

  2. Keep prices and policies in highlights rather than the bio: one for Prices, one for Policies (deposits, lateness, removals) and one for Aftercare. The bio then only needs “Prices and policies in highlights”.

  3. Pin three posts: your most-booked set, your price list and a close, well-lit video of a full set turning in the light. Shape and finish show better on video than in any bio line.

  4. Say whether clients can bring inspiration photos. “Screenshots welcome” and “Original designs only” attract different clients, and the bio is where they find out which you are.

  5. When you're fully booked, say so: “Fully booked for [month], waitlist open”. It saves you answering a stream of messages about slots you don't have.

  6. Choose Nail salon, or the closest match, as your profile category and leave it on display. It sits under your name as a quick label for anyone who lands on your profile from a Reel.

Questions people ask

What should a nail tech put in their Instagram bio?

The services you offer (gel, acrylic, builder gel, nail art), where you work and how to book. If you have a specialty, like short natural nails, freehand art or long sculpted sets, name it: that's what makes a client choose you over the next account.

Where should my price list go?

In a highlight or on your booking page, where every service can show its price and time. The bio only needs to say where to find it. Update the list the day prices change, because an old screenshot of it can turn up at an appointment.

How do I write a bio while I'm still training?

Say so, and turn it into an offer: “Trainee nail tech, model prices while I build my portfolio”. Clients who book model sets expect a longer appointment for a lower price, and being upfront keeps everyone happy.

Should I list my address if I work from home?

List the area, not the street. “Home studio, North Salford” tells clients whether you're near them. Send the full address once a booking and deposit are confirmed, and keep it out of your Stories too.

Should I list every service in my bio?

No. Name the two or three you most want to be booked for, since those are what people will message about. The full menu belongs on your booking page or in a highlight, next to prices and times.

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