Artist Program
Neylak
Accelerate
A free 12-month program giving emerging beauty artists from underrepresented communities the tools, visibility, and support to build thriving careers on Neylak.
What You Receive
Everything you need to launch.
Free Premium Listing
Your artist profile is elevated to Premium visibility for 12 months — appearing in featured slots, category highlights, and curated recommendation emails sent to thousands of clients.
Business Mentorship
Monthly 1:1 sessions with a Neylak artist success manager who helps you price your services, grow your portfolio, and convert more inquiries into bookings.
Professional Portfolio Shoot
One complimentary professional photography session to build a portfolio that converts. Shot by photographers who specialize in beauty work.
Analytics Access
Full access to our Business-tier analytics dashboard — see where clients find you, which services perform best, and how to optimize your schedule.
Reduced Platform Fee
Accelerate artists pay a 1% platform fee for the first 12 months — giving you maximum take-home while you build your client base on Neylak.
Community & Network
Access to our private Accelerate alumni community — over 1,200 artists who share referrals, collaborate on editorial shoots, and support each other.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility
- 1You are in your first 3 years of professional beauty work
- 2You identify as a member of an underrepresented community (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disability, veteran)
- 3You are based in a city where Neylak operates
- 4You are able to commit to at least 4 bookings per month through the platform
- 5You do not have an existing Neylak artist account (or have fewer than 10 completed bookings)
The Process
Timeline
Apply
Submit a short application with your portfolio, a bio, and a note about where you are in your beauty career.
Review
Our artist relations team reviews every application within 7 business days. We prioritize artists from underrepresented communities.
Onboard
Accepted artists complete a 2-hour onboarding session to set up their profile, services, availability, and pricing.
Launch
Your profile goes live with Premium placement. Your success manager reaches out within 48 hours to schedule your first check-in.
Ready to Accelerate your career?
Applications open on a rolling basis. We accept 30 artists per cohort. The next cohort starts in 30 days.
Start Your Application