Hair stylists send invoices when they bill outside the usual salon checkout: booth renters and independent stylists billing clients directly, mobile stylists, bridal and event hair artists, and stylists working on photo shoots or film sets. Typical charges include cuts, color services, treatments, extensions, travel fees, and retail products.
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Most stylists price by service, not by the hour, with a set price for each cut, color or style. Color work is often priced by stage (root touch-up, all-over color, highlights, balayage) and many stylists add a charge for extra product when the hair is long or thick. Extensions are priced per bundle, per track or per install, plus the hair itself. Bridal and event work is usually sold as a package: bride's hair, a trial, and a per-person rate for the bridal party, with a travel fee and a minimum for on-location work. Editorial and set work is typically billed as a day rate or half-day rate. Many stylists require a deposit to hold large bookings, and retail products are listed as separate line items at retail price. Booth renters set their own prices; commission stylists usually do not invoice clients at all, so the page applies mostly to independents.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Women's haircut and style | per service | $55-150 |
| Men's haircut | per service | $30-65 |
| Single-process color (root touch-up to all-over) | per service | $70-180 |
| Balayage or highlights | per service | $150-400 |
| Bridal updo (on location) | per person | $100-250 |
| Bridal hair trial | per trial | $75-175 |
| Tape-in or sew-in extension install | per install (hair extra) | $200-600 |
| Editorial or set styling | day rate | $400-1,200 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal hair trial (March 8) | 1 trial | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Bridal updo, wedding day (June 14) | 1 person | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Bridesmaid styling | 4 person | $100.00 | $400.00 |
| Mother of the bride styling | 1 person | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| On-location travel fee (35 miles each way) | 1 flat fee | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Early start fee (before 7:00 a.m.) | 1 flat fee | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Total | $960.00 | ||
Notes: Deposit of $300 received on booking is shown as a credit when you send the final invoice. Balance is due 7 days before the event date. Accepted payment: card, Zelle, or cash. Deposits are non-refundable within 30 days of the event.
Trials, event days and appointments often happen on different dates, and listing them prevents confusion about what was billed.
Group bookings like bridal parties need a clear count of who received what service so the total can be checked.
Mobile work costs time and gas. Showing the miles or flat fee keeps the charge from looking like an add-on.
Clients forget what they have already paid. A credit line shows exactly what is left.
Hair extensions, color additions and retail products are priced differently from labor and may be taxed differently.
Some clients, venues and event planners ask for it, and many states require licensed practitioners to display it. Check your state board's rules.
Putting the policy on the invoice and booking agreement gives you something to point to if a client disputes a no-show or deposit.
For regular appointments, payment is normally taken at the end of the service by card, cash or a payment app, so invoices are rare. For weddings and events, a deposit of 25 to 50 percent at booking is common, with the balance due one to two weeks before the date. Editorial or set clients such as photographers and production companies often pay net 15 to net 30, so invoice promptly after the job. Late fees are uncommon with individual clients, but a stated policy (for example, 1.5 percent a month after 30 days) is reasonable for business clients. Whether a deposit is refundable should be in writing before you accept it.
A wedding morning or a full day of color work can't be rebooked easily. A non-refundable deposit protects that time and filters out unsure clients.
Two balayage clients can take very different time depending on hair length, starting color and density. Use starting prices with an adjustment for length and extra product, and tell the client before you begin.
Driving, setup time and early mornings aren't covered by the per-person rate. Charging for them separately is standard for bridal and event stylists.
Gratuity belongs on its own line or is handled at payment. This keeps your service revenue and tip income clearly separated, which helps at tax time.
Color, developer and extension hair add up quickly. If you record what each client used, you can adjust your pricing when supplier costs rise.
Usually not. Most clients pay at the end of the appointment and you give them a receipt if they want one. Invoices make sense for weddings, events, group bookings, mobile visits, and business clients who pay after the work is done.
It depends on the state. Many states don't tax personal services like haircuts, but retail products usually are taxable. Check with your state's revenue department about what applies to services, products and extensions.
List the hair and the labor as separate lines. The hair is billed at its cost plus your markup, per bundle or pack, and the install is billed as a flat fee or per track. This makes it clear what the client paid for if they need a move-up or removal later.
Yes, if you disclose it before the booking. Many stylists charge 50 percent of the service price for same-day cancellations and keep the deposit on events. Put it in writing and repeat it on the invoice.
A booth renter is typically self-employed. You collect payment from your clients directly, pay the salon rent separately, and keep your own records for income and expenses. Check the tax rules for self-employed people in your state.
Send a Hair Stylist estimate for approval, then turn it into an invoice when the work is done.
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