How to set up a barber profile on Websta in Hungary

What goes on your profile page

Your Websta profile is a single page that represents your barber business. It should include your location - the town where you work - so customers searching nearby can find you. Include a clear description of what you do: haircuts, shaving, beard trimming, fades, or any other services you offer. If you do different work for different clients (cuts for men, women, children, or specific styles), mention that.

Add photos of your work. These are more important for a barber than written descriptions. Show finished haircuts, beard work, and the space where you work if it is tidy and professional. At least three to five good photos help customers decide whether your style matches what they want.

List your services with descriptions. A customer needs to know exactly what they are booking: 'haircut', 'beard trim', 'hot towel shave', 'fade' - whatever you offer. You set the prices yourself. Include how long each service takes, because customers want to know if it is a 15-minute trim or a 45-minute appointment.

Add your contact details and location. Customers need to know your town and how to reach you. On Websta, they can use a contact form, request a quote, or book a time slot if you choose to offer online booking.

Booking and quote requests

You have two ways to work with customers on Websta. One is online booking: customers see your available time slots and book directly. The other is quote requests: a customer describes what they want, and you reply with a price and time.

Online booking works well if your schedule is regular and predictable. Quote requests work better if your appointments vary in length or if you want to discuss what the customer wants before confirming.

Choose the option that fits how you work. You can also use both - offer booking for standard cuts and quotes for custom work.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Hungarian. Most of your customers will search in Hungarian and expect to read your services and contact information in Hungarian.

If you speak English or another language and work in a town with tourists or expats, you can also publish in English. This is optional but can help you reach more people, especially if you work in Budapest or another city with international visitors.

How customers find barbers in Hungary

People in Hungary search for barbers by service and location. On Websta's marketplace, a customer opens the barber category, enters their town, and sees all barbers listed nearby. They can also post a task - for example, 'I need a fade haircut in Debrecen this Saturday' - and barbers in that area get notified and can make offers.

Some customers search on Google for 'barber near me' or 'barber in [town name]', so having a Websta profile that appears in search results helps. The profile includes your name, town, and services, which helps Google and people find you.

Word of mouth and repeat customers matter most for barbers. When people are happy with your work, they return and recommend you. Your Websta profile makes it easy for them to book again and for their friends to find your contact details.

What to check as an independent barber in Hungary

If you work as a sole trader (egyéni vállalkozó), you must register with the Hungarian tax authority. Check with your local tax office or the National Tax and Customs Administration (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal) about registration requirements and what paperwork you need.

You need a business licence for hairdressing and barbering work. The exact requirements depend on your town. Contact your local government office (polgármesteri hivatal) to ask what licence you need and how to apply.

Set up a business bank account separate from your personal account. On Websta, when customers pay with a card, the money goes to your own Stripe account and then to your bank - you keep all the money you earn.

Keep records of your income and expenses for tax purposes. Most sole traders in Hungary must file a tax return each year. Speak to an accountant or your tax office about what records to keep.

Check if you need public liability insurance or professional indemnity insurance. These are not always required for barbers, but some clients or property owners may ask for it. Ask your local business authority or an insurance broker what applies in your case.

What to write in your first hour

Start by writing your business description: one or two sentences about what you do and who you work with. Example: 'Men's haircuts and beard care, specialising in fades and traditional shaving. I work in Budapest, Péter utca.' Keep it short and clear.

List your main services with prices. Write them as your customers would search for them: 'Haircut', 'Beard trim', 'Fade', 'Hot towel shave', not just 'Services'. Add how long each takes.

Add at least three photos. If you have photos of your work on your phone, upload them. If not, take photos of your space, your tools, and your barber chair. Make sure the space is clean.

Write your location and opening hours. People need to know which town you are in and when they can visit or book.

Add your phone number and email. This is your backup contact method if someone cannot use Websta's contact form.

Do this in the first hour. You do not need a perfect description - you can edit it later. The important thing is to be online and visible so customers can find you.

After you go live

Reply to messages and quote requests quickly. Customers who contact you expect an answer within hours, not days.

Update your photos every few weeks. Showing recent work builds trust and shows you are actively working.

Keep your services and prices up to date. If you stop offering a service or change a price, edit your profile.

Ask satisfied customers to book through Websta if they contact you another way. This builds your online presence and helps other customers find you.