You've signed up for Zenaba, and your profile is live... but your calendar isn't filling up? No need to worry! Several factors could be contributing to this lull. This article is designed to help you understand what might be holding you back and, more importantly, to provide you with concrete, actionable strategies to attract more clients and fill your schedule.
1. A complete profile makes all the difference
The first hurdle is often an incomplete or unengaging profile. On Zenaba, clients quickly compare profiles. A clear, well-illustrated, and reassuring profile makes all the difference.
Checklist for an appealing profile:
| Item to check | Ideal status |
|---|---|
| Your photo |
Yes, clear, smiling |
| Photos of hairstyles you've done |
3 minimum, well-framed |
| Description |
Personal, clear, dynamic |
| Services and prices |
Complete and consistent list |
| Availability |
Specific days and time slots |
| Travel area |
Clearly defined |
A profile without photos or prices is 3 times less likely to receive a request.
2. Your photos speak for themselves
Photos are the most crucial element in choosing a hairstylist.
What you need:
- Actual work (not photos taken from the internet)
- Good natural or LED lighting
- Clean, neat hairstyles, visible from multiple angles
Tip: Change your photos every 2 months to boost the algorithm's visibility.
3. Your responsiveness matters (a lot)
Zenaba highlights the most responsive hairstylists. An unanswered or belatedly declined request reduces your visibility.
Recommendations:
- Activate email + SMS notifications
- Check your account at least once a day
- Pause your listing if you are temporarily unavailable
Responding within 3 hours doubles your chances of being contacted again.
4. Clients like clarity
If your prices are unclear or your services incomplete, clients will simply move on to another hairstylist. It's better to have too much information than not enough.
Always add:
- The type of hairstyle
- The exact price
- The estimated duration
- Whether or not you provide materials
5. Analyze your service area
Some areas are more competitive than others. If you are in the Paris region, you are probably not alone in your sector.
Tips: Expand your travel radius (up to 6-9 miles) if you are able to travel.
6. Be active regularly
Zenaba highlights active profiles more. If you rarely or never log in, your profile may be less visible.
Ideas to stay visible:
- Update your photos every 2 months
- Modify a price or description from time to time
- Add a new service (e.g., cornrows + designs)
The algorithm favors active profiles.
7. Bonus: Offer the most requested services
Some services attract more attention than others. Consider including them in your profile if you know how to do them.
| Highly requested hairstyles |
Average price range |
Typical booking lead time |
| Knotless braids |
$90 - $135 |
5 to 10 days |
| Long twists |
$80 - $110 |
3 to 7 days |
| Cornrows + designs |
$45 - $70 |
2 to 5 days |
In brief...
If you're not (yet) receiving many requests, don't panic. Most of the time, a few simple adjustments are enough:
- Carefully update your profile
- Add recent and varied photos
- Be responsive and available
- Try new services or areas
Zenaba gives you visibility. It's up to you to turn this visibility into concrete opportunities.
