Beauty Specialist Profile on Websta: Guide for Slovenia

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile page acts as a simple website. It shows your business details, the services you offer, photos of your work, and a way for clients to contact you or book an appointment. Unlike social media, the profile stays under your control and appears in Websta's local search when people look for beauty services near them.

Start with a clear profile photo of yourself or a professional image that represents your work. Add a short description of what you do - for example, 'hairdressing and colour treatments' or 'gel nails and manicure services'. Be specific about the services you provide, not general.

Create a separate entry for each service you offer: cut, colour, styling, extensions, treatments, or whatever applies to your work. Write the service name in plain language as clients would search for it. Include a photo for each service if possible - real photos of finished work are far more useful than generic images.

• Profile photo
• Short description of your work
• List of individual services with photos
• Contact details (phone and email)
• Opening hours
• Address and location in Slovenia
• Contact form or booking option
• Information about how you work (at home, in a salon, mobile visits, etc.)

Photos and examples of your work

People searching for beauty services in Slovenia rely on photos. Upload pictures that show the actual results of your work - a finished haircut, a manicure, a makeup application, or whatever your specialty is. Blurry or outdated photos hurt your chances of being contacted.

Take photos in good light if you can. You do not need professional photography, but the images should be clear enough that someone can see what the service looks like. If you work with clients, ask permission before posting their photos. If you prefer not to show faces, photograph the work itself - hands for nails, length and texture for hair, colour detail for treatments.

Booking and contact options

Websta profiles can include a contact form and online booking. Decide which works best for your business. Some beauty specialists prefer to book appointments through a form so they can confirm availability, while others want clients to message first to discuss what they need.

Include your phone number and email so people can reach you outside the platform if they choose. Opening hours should be clear and accurate - clients will check this before contacting you.

If you work from home, you can still receive bookings; just be clear about your location and how clients access your space.

Languages to publish your profile in

Publish your profile in Slovenian. This is where most searches happen in Slovenia. If you speak English, Italian, German, or another language, you can add it as a secondary language - particularly useful if you work in areas near borders or in tourist zones. Keep the Slovenian version complete and accurate, then translate key sections (service names, description, location) into any additional language.

Do not mix languages within one section; keep each language separate and complete.

How people in Slovenia search for beauty services

Potential clients use Websta's marketplace to search by service type and location. They enter what they need - 'hairdressing', 'nail extensions', 'makeup' - and their town or region. Results show profiles of providers nearby.

This means your profile must clearly state what services you offer and where you are located. Clients often search for specific services (not just 'beauty'), so the names you use for your services matter. Use names people actually search for: 'gel nails' rather than coded or salon-specific names.

Some people post a task in the marketplace asking providers to make offers. You can respond to these tasks if they match your services. This is a way to reach clients who are actively looking.

What to check about working as an independent beauty specialist in Slovenia

Before you set up your profile, confirm your legal status as a service provider in Slovenia. Most beauty specialists work as sole traders (s.p. - samostojni podjetnik) and register with the relevant authorities. This varies by type of service - hairdressing, cosmetology, and related trades have their own registration requirements. Check with the Chamber of Craft and Small Business (Obrtna in gospodarska zbornica) or your local administrative office for what applies to your specific service.

You will need a tax number (davčna številka) and to register for VAT if your turnover exceeds the threshold. Websta handles payments through Stripe, which will pay your earnings into your bank account. You set your own service prices on your profile. You are responsible for keeping your own business records and tax returns.

If you work from home, check local building regulations and any restrictions in your lease or housing agreement. Some municipalities have rules about running a business from a residential address. If you work in a salon or rent space, that is usually more straightforward.

What to write in your first hour

Start with your profile photo. Choose one that looks professional but natural - a headshot or a photo showing you at work. This is the first thing people see.

Write your description: two or three sentences about what you do. Example: 'Hairdressing, cutting, and colour treatments for all hair types. Based in Ljubljana, working by appointment.' Keep it plain and factual.

List three to five of your main services. Use clear names: 'Women's haircut', 'Hair colour', 'Balayage', 'Styling for events'. Add a photo for each if you have them ready, or add photos later.

Add your contact details and opening hours. Include the town or neighbourhood where you work so people know whether you are near them.

Set up a contact form or booking option. Decide if you want clients to book directly or message you first.

Publish in Slovenian. You can add other languages later.