Hairdresser profile page: what to include in Malta

What sections your profile should have

Your Websta profile page works like a small website. It should contain a description of who you are and what you offer, your contact details, a location that shows where clients can reach you, and photos of your work. The most important part is a clear list of services you provide - for example, haircuts, colouring, styling, perms, treatments - with prices you set yourself.

Add photos of finished hairstyles, your workspace, and yourself if you are comfortable doing so. Clients want to see the quality of your work before they get in touch. A photo of your salon or chair also builds trust. If you work from home or a small space, one or two professional photos are enough.

Your profile should say where you work - whether you have a salon, work mobile (travelling to clients), or work from home. Give your address, opening hours, and how clients can reach you. Websta shows your location on a map so people can find you.

Services and booking options

List every service you offer with a price. Hairdressers in Malta typically offer cuts, colours, styling, treatments and perms. Be specific - for example, 'women's haircut', 'men's haircut', 'full head colour', 'highlights', 'blow dry'. This helps clients understand what you do and what it costs.

You can offer two ways for clients to contact you: a booking form where they pick a date and time, or a quote request form where they describe what they want and you reply with availability. Choose what works for you. If you book appointments quickly online, use the booking option. If you prefer to discuss the work first, use quote requests. Many hairdressers use both - booking for regular clients and quotes for new or complex services.

Languages to publish in

Malta is bilingual - Maltese and English are both official languages. You should publish your profile in English because most people searching for services on Websta do so in English. If you are comfortable writing in Maltese as well, add it - some clients search in Maltese. If you do not speak both languages well, English alone is sufficient to reach clients across Malta.

Keep descriptions short and clear. Clients are scanning quickly to see if you offer what they want and at what price.

How people in Malta search for hairdressers

Most searches on Websta happen by service type and location. Someone might search for 'haircut' or 'hair colour' and see providers near them. On the Websta marketplace, people can also post a task - for example, 'I need a haircut this Saturday' - and you can make an offer.

People search by place because they want someone local. Malta is small, but clients still prefer a hairdresser close to where they live or work. Your profile shows your location on a map, which helps people find you. If you offer mobile services - visiting clients at home - mention this clearly because some people search specifically for that.

Reviews and photos matter. A profile with several good photos of your work gets more interest than one with none. If you receive positive feedback from clients, Websta may show ratings or reviews on your profile over time.

What to check with local authorities

Before you set up as an independent hairdresser in Malta, check the legal requirements with the relevant authorities. You may need to register as self-employed, obtain a licence for a salon if you work from commercial premises, and meet health and safety standards for a beauty or hair workspace. The specific rules depend on how you work - from home, a salon you own, a salon you rent a chair in, or mobile.

Contact the Employment and Training Corporation or your local council office to confirm what paperwork you need. If you will handle client payments online through Websta, you will need a Stripe account linked to your Maltese bank account - Websta pays out to you this way, not to a business account. Confirm with your bank that they accept Stripe transfers.

What to write in your first hour

Start with the basics: your name, your location in Malta (town or area), and the services you offer most. Write a short description - two or three sentences - about your experience. For example: 'I am a hairdresser with 8 years of experience. I specialise in cutting, colouring and styling for all hair types. I work from a salon in Sliema and also offer mobile services.'

List at least three services with prices. Even if you offer many services, start with the most popular ones - haircuts for men and women, a basic colour, and styling. You can add more later. Take one photo of your workspace or your best work and upload it. This is enough to go live.

Set your opening hours and add your contact phone number or email. Make sure the booking or quote form is switched on. Then publish your profile. You can improve it later by adding more photos and services.

Getting paid and running your business

When a client books through Websta or you accept an offer, payment happens through Stripe. The client pays by card, and the money goes to your bank account - you decide the prices. You handle the service and the relationship with the client directly.

Keep your profile up to date. If your prices change, update them. If you add a new service or take a photo of recent work, add it to your profile. Clients are more likely to contact you if your profile looks current.