The Journal

Guides for the business of beauty

Contracts, payments, bookings and clients — the admin side of your craft, made simple.

Tools & Apps

Best Booking App for Makeup Artists in 2026

A clear comparison of booking apps for solo makeup artists, lash techs and hair artists in 2026: what to look for, the main options, and which fits a solo artist best.

7 min read

Clients & Bookings

How to Handle No-Shows Without Losing the Client

A calm, practical guide for makeup artists, lash techs and hair artists on preventing no-shows, handling the rare one, and keeping good clients coming back.

6 min read

Money & Payments

How to Track Payments as a Freelance Makeup Artist

A practical guide for makeup artists, lash techs and hair artists on how to track deposits, balances, tips and payments, without spreadsheets or guesswork.

6 min read

Admin & Business

How to Send a Contract to a Client as a Makeup Artist

Step-by-step guide for makeup artists, lash techs and hair artists on how to send professional contracts to clients — and never lose a booking again.

6 min read