Build your hairdresser profile on Websta in Slovakia

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile page acts as a simple website. Clients in Slovakia searching for hairdressers in their area will see your profile, so it needs the basics: your name or business name, the town where you work, and how to contact you.

Add a clear description of what you do - whether you cut, colour, style, or offer treatments like perming or keratin. Many clients search by specific service, so naming them helps. Include any specialities - for example, if you work with children, offer bridal styling, or specialise in certain hair types.

Upload photos of your work. Clients want to see results. Good photos matter more than perfect text. Show finished styles from different angles, and if you can, show a few before-and-after examples of colour work or cuts.

Set up your services and prices yourself. Each service should have a clear name and price. Add the time each service takes - a cut, colour, or full style session - so clients know what to expect.

Use the booking feature if you want clients to book directly, or use quote requests if you prefer to discuss details before confirming. Both work in Slovakia.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Slovak. Most of your clients will be local and will search in Slovak. If you speak English or another language fluently and want to reach expats or tourists, you can add English as a second language on your profile, but Slovak should be your main profile.

How people in Slovakia search for hairdressers

Websta's marketplace lets clients search by service and location. Someone in Bratislava or Košice looking for a haircut will search by town and browse available providers. They can also post a task - for example, 'I need a colour and cut this Saturday' - and providers can make offers.

Clients often search for specific services: 'haircut', 'hair colour', 'styling'. Make sure you name your services clearly in Slovak so they match what people are looking for. A client searching for 'farbenie vlasov' (hair colouring) should find you if that's what you offer.

What to sort out as an independent provider

Before you set up your profile, check your legal standing as an independent hairdresser in Slovakia. Most hairdressers work as sole traders (živnostník) registered with the local trade office. If you are not yet registered, you will need to do this. The exact requirements and registration process are handled by your local trade office, so confirm the current rules with them.

You will need a bank account to receive payments. Websta uses Stripe to pay out to your bank account, so you need a Slovak bank account in your name. Set this up before you go live.

Check with your local authority or accountant about tax and insurance obligations for self-employed hairdressers in Slovakia. Rules vary by region, so do not guess.

What to write in the first hour

Start simple. Add your name, town, and a one or two-sentence description of what you do. 'I cut and colour hair. Twenty years experience.' is enough to begin.

List your main services and set a price for each. You can update these later, but clients need to see something. Include service time.

Upload one or two photos of your best work if you have them. A photo of a finished cut or colour is worth more than text.

Add your contact phone number or email. Make sure it is correct.

Set up at least one service for booking or use quote requests. This tells clients how to reach you.

Publish. You can refine everything later - your description, photos, and services. Starting rough is better than waiting for perfection.

Growing your profile over time

Once your profile is live, add more photos as you do good work. Clients browse profiles with photos first. If you ask happy clients for permission to photograph their hair, do it - fresh images keep your profile current.

Keep your pricing and service list up to date. If you add a new service or change how long something takes, update it on your profile so clients book with the right expectation.

Respond quickly to messages and booking requests. Clients want to know you are there. A fast reply, even if it is just to confirm an appointment, builds trust.