Hairdresser profile on Websta: guide for Latvia

What your Websta profile page should contain

Your profile is a working page, not a brochure. It needs enough information for someone to decide whether to contact you. Start with a clear description of what you do - whether you work in cuts, colour, styling, extensions, treatments or a mix of these. Be specific about the types of hair you work with and any specialisms you have.

Add at least three to five photos of your work. These should show finished styles clearly - good light, simple backgrounds, and real results. Customers scroll past profiles with no photos or only blurry ones. Include a photo of your workspace if you work from a salon or a studio; if you travel to clients or work from home, say so.

List the services you offer with a short description of each. Customers want to know what to expect, not just a name. For example, instead of 'colour', write whether you do full colour, root touch-ups, balayage, or toning.

Include a contact form and an online booking option if you manage your schedule that way. If you prefer to quote each job individually, use the quote request tool instead of booking - this lets customers describe their needs and you can reply with timing and price.

• Photos: at least 3-5 of your best work
• Service list: what you do and brief description
• Contact form or online booking
• Your location in Latvia - town or area
• Languages you work in

Languages for your profile

Publish your profile in Latvian. Most customers searching for hairdressers in Latvia will search in Latvian. If you are fluent in Russian or English and want to reach those communities, add those languages too - but Latvian should be your primary language for this market.

How customers find hairdressers in Latvia

On the Websta marketplace, people search for hairdressers by the service they need and their location. If someone searches for 'hairdresser Riga' or 'hair colouring Daugavpils', your profile appears if you are in that town and offer that service. The marketplace is strongest in larger towns, but people across Latvia use it.

A complete profile with photos and clear services ranks better in search results than a blank one. Make sure you fill in every section - customers cannot find what they cannot see.

Working as an independent hairdresser in Latvia

If you are a sole trader in Latvia, you must be registered with the State Revenue Service and have a registration number. You are responsible for paying your own taxes and social insurance contributions. Check the rules with your local State Revenue Service office or a tax advisor - requirements differ depending on whether you rent a chair in a salon, work from home, or travel to clients.

Payments from customers on Websta go through Stripe to your bank account. You set your own prices. You need a Latvian bank account to receive these payments.

If you are not yet registered as a sole trader, the State Revenue Service can guide you through registration. This is not something Websta does - you handle it separately.

What to write in your first hour

Start with the basics. Write your name, location (the town where you work), and the main services you offer. If you work from a salon, give the salon name and area. If you work from home or travel to clients, be clear about that so customers know what to expect.

Add a short sentence about your experience or approach if you have one - for example, 'specialising in long hair' or 'working with all hair types' - but do not guess at details. Stick to what is true.

Upload at least one photo of your work if you have one ready. A profile with even one good photo will perform better than text alone.

Add your phone number or email so people can reach you. Test the contact form to make sure it works.

If you can add two or three services with descriptions before you go live, do so. A bare profile with no services list will not attract searches.

Growing your profile over time

After you publish, add more photos as you do new work. Refresh your portfolio every few months so it stays current. If you add a new service or change your hours, update your profile so the information stays accurate.

When customers contact you through Websta, respond quickly. On a marketplace, speed matters - someone asking for a quote is likely asking other providers too.

What Websta does not provide

Websta is a platform where customers find you and you manage your own bookings or quotes. It does not handle your business registration, tax filing, or insurance. You need to sort those out yourself with the relevant authorities in Latvia. It also does not provide training, business advice beyond what is on guides like this, or guaranteed work.