Line items
A 40% retainer holds your date for makeup and hair. The remaining 60% is due on the date shown above. If we do not receive payment by that date, we may need to release the booking or reschedule.
Totals
Free Makeup Artist Invoice Template
A Makeup Artist Invoice covers the billed line items, the totals due, and the payment terms around a retainer and final balance.
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Hair and makeup has to stay on schedule and read right on camera, so the money side can’t be the bit that gets vague or improvised at the end. This Makeup Artist Invoice gives you a place to price the work and state when payment is due, including a retainer that holds the date.
The invoice keeps the numbers up front, but the wording still does some work. The Line items area is where you swap in your own services and prices, and the totals sit underneath so the client can see what’s due without hunting. The A 40% retainer holds your date section is where the invoice answers the question people always ask when timing matters: what reserves the booking, and what happens if payment doesn’t land by the due date... so nobody has to guess.
- Line items Replace the placeholder service with your own makeup and hair lines, then set the prices for each.
- Totals Check the totals block and adjust any tax or discount so the amount due matches what you agreed.
- A 40% retainer holds your date Edit the retainer and balance wording if your booking terms differ, then confirm the due date shown at the top.
Once the invoice is in your workspace, you replace the placeholder line and rates, send it to the client, and collect payments and receipts if you’ve connected a payment method.
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What to include in a makeup artist invoice
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
Line items | The line items table holds the services you’re billing for and the prices you set for each one. |
A 40% retainer holds your date | The written terms explain the retainer, the remaining balance due date, and what happens if payment isn’t received, with a totals block underneath. |
Who it is for
Makeup artists and hair and makeup teams billing for bridal makeup, editorial & runway calls, or special effects days where timing and on-set coordination matter.
The invoice in full
Questions about this invoice template
What should a makeup artist invoice include?
A makeup artist invoice usually includes line items for services, a totals block, and clear payment terms. This one also states a retainer to hold the date and when the remaining balance is due.
Do makeup artists charge a retainer to hold the date?
Many do, because the booking blocks out a specific day and time. This invoice includes retainer wording and explains that the booking may be released or rescheduled if payment doesn’t arrive by the due date.
How do I list makeup and hair services on an invoice?
List each service as its own line item with a price next to it. The template ships with a placeholder line, so you’ll replace that with your actual services and rates.
Can I take payment online from an invoice?
Yes, if you connect a payment method before sending. The invoice can then be paid online, and the record works as a payment receipt as well.
How do I invoice for travel or on-location prep time?
Add travel or on-location setup as its own line item and price it the same way as any other service. The key is making the charge explicit so it doesn’t get treated as a surprise add-on.
When should the final balance be due for hair and makeup?
Many artists set the remaining balance due on a specific date tied to the booking. This invoice states that the balance is due on the date shown on the invoice and explains what happens if payment isn’t received by then.
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