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Find hair, beauty, pet-care and event services

Ask Who Can is for more than household repairs. You can describe an ordinary hair or beauty appointment for an adult, a dog-grooming visit, a cake order or support for an event. Explain the service, where it is needed and the date. Matching businesses can then say whether they offer it and have capacity.

What to include in your request

  • For an adult appointment, describe the service and whether you can visit premises or need a mobile appointment. Ask the business about any consultation or preparation it requires.
  • For dog grooming, mention breed, size, coat condition and the type of groom you want. Discuss handling requirements privately with the business before making arrangements.
  • For a cake, catering or event request, include the date, guest numbers, venue area and the service required. Raise relevant dietary or accessibility requirements with the business without publishing private medical details.

Ways to ask

Choose an example to start an editable request. Nothing is sent to businesses until you complete and submit the request.

Before you agree to the work

Check what is included, travel or delivery charges, setup and collection times, and any deposit or cancellation terms. For food, discuss ingredients and allergen requirements directly with the supplier. A matching reply does not independently verify qualifications, insurance or food-safety arrangements.

Businesses must offer the service and cover your location. Availability varies; a reply or booking is not guaranteed. Check the business and agree the scope, total price and timing directly.

Useful questions

Does this include every beauty or care service?

No. High-risk and restricted services remain excluded; a general beauty or pet-care heading does not override those rules. Read the acceptable-use policy and describe the actual service clearly. This is not a medical or veterinary advice service.

Can I book services for a child?

Services delivered directly to under-18s are not supported. A cake order or general catering request is different from childcare, lessons, coaching or a personal appointment for a child. All requests still go through the normal safety checks.

All requests remain subject to our service and safety rules. Services delivered directly to under-18s are not supported.

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