Hairdresser profile on Websta: how to set up in the UK

What sections your hairdresser profile should contain

Your Websta profile is your storefront. Clients in the United Kingdom who search for hairdressers by service and location will see your profile in the marketplace at /marketplace/hair. The profile needs enough information for someone to decide whether to contact you or book.

Start with a clear description of what you offer. State whether you do cuts, colour, styling, treatments, or a combination. Be specific: 'men's cuts' and 'bridal hair' tell potential clients more than 'hair services'.

Add a photo of yourself or your workspace. Photos of finished work - a selection of cuts or colour - matter more than a generic image. If you work from a salon, a photo of the space helps. If you work from home, a clear photo of your workspace is enough.

List your services with the prices you set. You control what you charge. The profile shows clients what they will pay before they contact you.

Include a contact form and online booking option. Some clients will want to book a slot directly; others will prefer to send a message first. Having both options works best.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in English. The United Kingdom is English-speaking, and the vast majority of clients who find you will search in English. If you work in a town or city with a specific immigrant community and speak another language, you can note it in your description - for example, 'Also speak Polish' - but English is the working language for your profile.

How people in the United Kingdom search for hairdressers

Clients use the Websta marketplace to find hairdressers by typing in their postcode or town and looking at available providers. They see your name, location, services, and photos. Most searches are local: someone looks for a hairdresser near them, not across the country.

Make sure your profile shows your town or city clearly. If you work in a salon in Manchester, say so. If you work from home in a village outside Birmingham, put the village name and the postcode district. Location matters to searchers more than anything else.

What to sort out before you take bookings

Check what you need with your local authority or professional body. The United Kingdom does not have a single national licence to work as a hairdresser, but some councils may have local rules, and some salons have their own requirements.

Set up a Stripe account so that card payments from clients go straight to your bank account. You set the prices, and Websta handles the payment processing. You need a UK bank account to receive payouts.

Decide whether you want to work alone or as part of a salon or shared space. This affects what you say on your profile and how you manage bookings. If you work for a salon, check whether the salon wants its own Websta profile or whether you have one.

Plan what times you work. Clients will book within your availability, so set your schedule before you launch. You can change it later, but having clear hours from the start helps.

What to write in your first hour

Start with these basics: a short description of what you do, your location (town or postcode), a photo, and at least three services with prices. You do not need a long biography. Clients want to know what you offer, where you are, and how much it costs.

Write something like: 'Cuts, colour, and styling. Salon in [town]. Men's cuts from [price], women's cuts from [price], colour from [price].' Add one photo that shows your work or your space.

Set your availability for at least the next two weeks. If you work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a lunch break, put that in. Clients need to know when they can book.

Once you have the basics live, clients can see your profile and contact you. You can add more photos, update your services, and refine your description over time.

Payment and money handling

Clients pay by card through Websta. The payment goes into your Stripe account and is paid out to your bank account on a regular schedule. You do not handle cash or card details yourself. Check Stripe's terms for the UK to understand how payouts work and what fees apply.

After you launch

Add new photos regularly. Clients decide based on what they see. If you have taken photos of recent work, add them to your profile.

Respond to messages and booking requests quickly. Most clients expect a reply within a few hours during working hours.

Update your availability as your schedule changes. If you take a week off or add evening slots, change it on your profile so people book correctly.