How to set up a barber profile on Websta in Singapore

What to include on your barber profile

Your Websta profile acts as a simple website for your barbershop or mobile service. Customers will see it when they search for barbers in their area, and they need clear information to decide whether to book with you.

Start with a profile photo that shows your face or your workspace. Add several photos of haircuts you have done, different styles if you offer them, and your setup if you work from a fixed location. Photos matter because customers want to see the quality of work and the environment they are entering.

List the services you offer: haircuts, fades, beard trims, shaves, or any other services. Keep the list honest and realistic. Each service should have a name customers understand. You decide the prices.

Write a short description of who you are and what you do. This does not need to be long. Say how long you have been working, what you specialize in, or what matters to you about your work. Keep it straightforward.

Add your location - the neighbourhood or street in Singapore where you work. If you are mobile and travel to customers, say that. Include your phone number and email so people can reach you if they have questions the booking system does not answer.

Booking and quote requests on your profile

Websta gives you two ways for customers to get in touch: they can request a quote or book a time slot. The quote request works well if you need to discuss details with each customer first - for example, if you do custom work or need to check availability. Booking is direct - customers choose a date and time themselves, and the appointment appears in your calendar.

You control your own availability. Set the days and hours you work. If you take appointments back-to-back, give realistic time slots for each service so you do not overbook. If you have days off or vacation time, mark them as unavailable.

Payments go through Stripe to your own bank account. You set the prices customers see. When a customer books, they pay by card at that time. You receive the money in your account.

Languages on your profile

Publish your profile in English. This reaches the widest audience across Singapore. If you speak Mandarin Chinese, Malay or Tamil, you can add your profile in those languages as well, but English is enough to start. Set up the English version first, then add other languages if you want to.

Keep all versions simple and clear. Use plain words, not marketing language. Customers are looking for facts - what you offer, where you are, and how to book.

How customers find barbers in Singapore on Websta

People in Singapore search for barbers by the service they need and their location. Websta shows them providers in their area - whether that is their home, workplace or neighbourhood. Customers can browse profiles, look at your photos and services, read your description, and book or ask for a quote.

Some customers will post a task - for example, 'I need a fade haircut this Saturday afternoon' - and providers can make offers on it. Your profile with photos and your history helps you stand out when you make an offer.

Most customers use mobile phones to search and book. Your profile works on phones, so make sure your photos are clear and your text is easy to read on a small screen.

Working as an independent barber in Singapore

If you work as a sole trader or self-employed barber in Singapore, check with the Ministry of Health and the Urban Redevelopment Authority about requirements for your workspace. Barbershops may need to be registered or licensed - the rules depend on whether you work from home, a rented space, or as mobile.

You will need a business registration if you are self-employed. Check with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority about this. You are responsible for your own insurance and tax. Keep records of your earnings and expenses.

If you are working from a rented shophouse or salon, make sure your lease allows you to take on clients and set your own rates. If you rent a chair in an existing salon, clarify whether you can use Websta or if there are house rules about how you take bookings.

Payment through Stripe means card payments go to your personal or business bank account. You handle your own accounts and tax declarations. Stripe charges a fee for each transaction - check their rates.

What to write in your first hour

Do not aim for perfect. Get the basics up so customers can find and contact you. Start with these in order: a clear profile photo of yourself or your chair, your phone number and location in Singapore, a list of the services you offer with prices, and your hours of work. Add a short sentence about your experience - for example, 'Five years cutting hair in Tiong Bahru' or 'Specializing in fades and beard work'.

Upload at least three photos of your work or space next. These do not need to be professional shots. Clear, well-lit photos of haircuts you have done matter more than perfect lighting.

Set your availability for the next one or two weeks so customers can book real slots. You can adjust this later.

Once this is live, you can add more details, more photos or refine your description. Customers can find you with the basics in place.

Marketplace tasks for barbers

On the Websta marketplace, customers post tasks - for example, 'I need a professional haircut on Thursday evening near Orchard Road'. You can see these tasks and make an offer. Your profile, photos and history help customers decide whether to accept your offer. Build a profile with several good photos and real service descriptions, and you have a better chance of winning tasks when you make offers.