Verified people
Every artisan's government ID is matched to a selfie before they can take a booking.
Book identity-verified stylists, plumbers, tailors, cleaners, electricians and more. Your payment is held safely until the job is done.
Four things every booking on SkillHand comes with, whatever the job.
Every artisan's government ID is matched to a selfie before they can take a booking.
Labour and materials are listed before you pay. No surprise charges at the door.
You pay through Paystack. We hold the money until you confirm the work is done.
Message and call your artisan without sharing your phone number.
Braids or a burst pipe, a new outfit or a deep clean: every booking runs through the app, so the price is clear before you pay and the money only moves when the work is finished.
Pick a service, add photos and choose a time. Nearby verified artisans see your request; your address stays private until you accept a quote.
Knotless braids, mid-back length, at home · Sat, 10:00–13:00 · Address shared after you accept
Example quote
Pay securely through Paystack. We hold it; the artisan can see it's there.
Happy with the work? Confirm and the money is released. If something's wrong, report it within 48 hours and the payment stays held while a real person reviews it.
Quotes, payments, bookings and chat live together, so nothing gets lost in a call or a text.
The SkillHand mark is a fingerprint, the oldest signature there is. It stands for the two promises behind every booking.
White ridges: verified peopleEvery artisan's government ID is matched to a selfie before they can take a job.
Amber core: the work itselfReal hands, real skill, and a job done properly from start to finish.
Stylists, tailors, cleaners, plumbers and electricians use SkillHand to find customers nearby and get paid without chasing anyone.
Commission is taken only from completed jobs. Any withdrawal fee is shown before you confirm.
Your address goes only to the artisan whose quote you accept. If something goes wrong, a real person reviews it while your payment stays held.
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