Beauty specialist profile on Websta in Malaysia

What sections your profile should contain

Your profile page is a single address online that combines a portfolio, contact form, booking or quote request system, and payment setup. Start with a clear profile photo of yourself - a professional headshot that shows your face clearly. This builds trust with potential clients who are deciding whether to contact you.

Add a brief description of who you are and what you do. Keep it factual: your experience level, specialisms, and the services you offer. A beauty specialist in Malaysia might focus on threading, henna, makeup, skincare, nail services, or hair work. Be specific about what you actually do rather than claiming to offer everything.

Upload photos of your work. These are essential in beauty services. Show before-and-after images, finished nails, makeup applications, or threading results. Include photos of your workspace if you work from home or in a studio - clients want to know where they will be. Photos should be clear and lit well enough that details are visible.

• Profile photo (headshot)
• Professional description of your background and specialisms
• Portfolio photos of your work
• Photos of your working space
• List of services you offer
• Contact form for inquiries
• Booking or quote request system

Services and pricing you should list

List every service you offer separately. Include the service name, a brief description of what it involves, and the price or price range. For example: threading for eyebrows, threading for upper lip, threading for full face. If you offer different package sizes - a basic manicure versus a gel manicure with nail art - list them as separate services with their own prices.

Be consistent with pricing. If you charge different amounts for different clients or different times, decide on a standard price and publish that. Clients expect to know what they will pay before they contact you or book.

For services where the price varies - for instance, bridal makeup packages or custom nail art - you can use the quote request system instead of a fixed price. Clients fill out a form describing what they want, and you reply with a quote.

Languages to use on your profile

Publish your profile in the languages you actually speak with clients. In Malaysia, this means considering Malay, English, or Chinese languages depending on where you work and who your clients are. Choose languages you are comfortable corresponding in - clients may contact you using the language shown on your profile.

Start with one language if that is what you are most confident with. You can add more languages later. The profile is used by people searching in your area, so language choice should match your local client base.

How people in Malaysia find beauty specialists

People search for beauty services using Websta's marketplace by typing the service they need and their location. They might search for threading in Kuala Lumpur, nail services in Johor Bahru, or makeup in Selangor. When someone searches for your service in your area, your profile appears in the results if you have listed that service and location.

Clients also browse by service category. Websta's marketplace in Malaysia includes a beauty specialists category. People looking for a beauty provider in their town can filter by service type to find specialists like you.

Some potential clients will use the task posting feature. They describe the service they need - for example, bridal makeup for a wedding - and providers can make offers. This works well for services where the price and details need discussion first.

Business registration and operating legally in Malaysia

Operating as a sole trader or self-employed beauty specialist in Malaysia requires you to register with the Inland Revenue Board (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri or IRB) for tax purposes. You will need an identification number and must file annual returns. Check with the IRB website or a local accountant for current requirements, as rules can change.

If you work from home, check local council regulations in your state or municipality. Some areas require a home-based business permit or have rules about clients visiting residential premises. The requirements vary by state in Malaysia. Contact your local municipal council (Majlis Bandaraya or Pejabat Daerah) to ask what is required.

Health and safety standards for beauty services are set out in regulations, but specific requirements vary. For services involving skin contact, sterilisation of tools, and hygiene standards, check with your local health department or state health office.

Payment handling through Websta uses Stripe, which requires a bank account in your name. Money from customer payments goes directly to your account - you decide your own prices and keep the earnings.

What to write and set up in your first hour

Start with your profile photo and a one-paragraph description of yourself. Say what services you specialise in and how many years you have been doing this work. For example: I offer threading and henna services with 5 years of experience. I work from a private studio in Shah Alam.

List your main services with prices. Do not worry about a perfect description yet - list the service name and price. You can refine descriptions later. Include at least five services if you offer them.

Add three to five clear photos of your work or workspace. These do not need to be professional photography - a phone camera is fine if the lighting is good. Show actual results of services you have done.

Set your location. Specify the town or area where you work. Clients search by location, so this is important. If you travel to clients in multiple towns, you can add that to your description or note it in individual service listings.

Set up your contact method. Choose whether clients can book directly with a date and time picker, or whether they fill out a form asking for details and you reply with a quote. Both work - use whichever fits your workflow.

Photos that work well for beauty services

Before-and-after photos are the most useful. Show the face or hands before your work, and after. Make sure the lighting is the same in both photos so the difference is clear. For threading, photograph eyebrows clearly against a neutral background.

Close-up photos of details matter. Clients want to see texture, finish, and precision. A macro photo of nail art or henna detail works well. Make sure your camera or phone can focus close enough to show the work clearly.

Include at least one photo of your workspace. This can be your salon chair, your work station, or your home studio. Clients want to know where they will be spending time with you.