Hairdresser profile page on Websta: what to include

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile is where customers see who you are and decide to book or ask for a quote. It replaces the need to build a separate website. The core sections are straightforward: your name and photo, the services you offer with descriptions, photos of your work, and the way people can reach you or book an appointment.

Add a profile picture - a clear headshot works best. Write a short description of what you do: the types of haircuts, coloring, styling or treatments you specialize in. If you work with specific hair types or offer services like keratin treatments, perms, or extensions, mention those. Keep the description honest and specific to what you actually provide.

Publish your profile in Croatian and English. Many international visitors and residents in Croatia look for services in English, and it takes minimal extra time to translate key sections. At minimum, translate the service names and your main description.

Photos that matter

Upload photos of your work - finished hairstyles, color results, styling before and after. These are what convince someone to book. Include at least five to ten photos showing different services: haircuts for men and women, color work, styling, or treatments you offer. The photos should be clear, well-lit, and show the actual results your clients receive.

Take new photos regularly. If you add extensions or start offering a new service, add photos of that too. Avoid heavily filtered images that don't show true color or texture.

Services and pricing structure

List each service you offer separately: haircut, color, treatment, styling, or combination services. Write a brief description for each so the client knows what to expect. You set all your own prices.

Decide whether you will use online booking for fixed-length appointments (like a 45-minute haircut) or whether you prefer to receive quote requests for more complex services. Many hairdressers in Croatia use both - a quick booking option for standard cuts and a quote request form for custom color or treatment work that needs discussion first.

How people in Croatia find hairdressers on Websta

Customers use the Websta marketplace to search by service and location. They type in the service they want - 'haircut', 'hair color', 'styling' - and their town or region. Your profile appears in those results if you are located in Croatia and offer that service. The marketplace shows providers across the whole country, so someone in Osijek can find you in Split if they search broadly, but most searches are local.

People also browse profiles directly by region. Your profile is searchable by town, so it matters that you list your actual location accurately. If you work from home, a salon, or travel to clients, make that clear. Some customers filter by booking availability and reply time, so keeping your profile active helps.

Setting up online payment

Websta handles card payments through Stripe, which deposits money into your own bank account. You do not need a separate merchant account - Stripe manages the transaction. Set up your bank details when you create your profile. Payouts go to a Croatian bank account in your name. Check Stripe's terms to understand any fees or hold periods that apply to transactions in Croatia.

What to check with local authorities

Before you take your first booking, verify that you are registered as a sole trader or have the correct business status with the Croatian tax authority (Porezna uprava). If you work from a salon, check whether the salon owner allows independent booking through external platforms. If you rent a chair or work as an employee, clarify your tax and business registration status - rules vary depending on your employment setup.

Croatian tax law requires that you register income from services. Because Websta handles payment processing, keep records of all transactions. Consult with a local accountant or the Porezna uprava if you are unsure about your obligations. These questions are not about Websta - they are about operating legally as a service provider in Croatia.

What to write in your first hour

Start by filling in your profile basics: your full name, phone number, email, and the town where you work. Write a three to four sentence description in Croatian and English that says what you do. Example: 'Hairdresser with 8 years of experience. I specialize in color correction, men's cuts, and styling. I use professional products and work with all hair types.' Be specific about what you actually do.

List three to five services you offer most often. Write the service name and a one-line description. Then add pricing if you know it already. You can edit these later.

Add one clear photo of yourself and one photo of recent work. You do not need to be perfect - you can add more photos tomorrow. A complete profile, even with one or two photos, ranks better in search than an empty profile.