Makeup Artist Invoice Template
A makeup artist invoice bills face, lists services, products and fees on separate lines and states the terms (Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding). This template is pre-filled for wedding-day makeup for a bride and four bridesmaids, with a trial, strip lashes and a 5 a.m. start: 8 lines totalling $1,134.20 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a makeup artist: wedding-day makeup for a bride and four bridesmaids, with a trial, strip lashes and a 5 a.m. start. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Lakeside Makeup Artistry
370 Market Street
Franklin, TN 37064
billing@example.com
(608) 555-0170
Invoice
Bill to
Robin Okafor
311 Pine Road
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal makeup trial, 90 min | 1 session | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Bridal makeup, wedding dayAirbrush foundation, take-home touch-up kit | 1 face | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Bridesmaid makeup | 4 face | $95.00 | $380.00 |
| Strip lashes, applied | 5 pair | $15.00 | $75.00 |
| Early start fee, before 7 a.m. | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Travel to venue, round trip | 56 mile | $0.70 | $39.20 |
| Stay-on touch-up artist through photos | 3 hr | $75.00 | $225.00 |
| Venue parking | 1 each | $20.00 | $20.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,134.20
- Balance due
- $1,134.20
Notes
Thank you for choosing Lakeside Makeup Artistry. Terms: Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Makeup Artist invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Wedding-day makeup for a bride and four bridesmaids, with a trial, strip lashes and a 5 a.m. start |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | face |
| Usual payment terms | Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding |
| Deposit practice | Wedding bookings are usually secured with a non-refundable retainer, because a date turned down for one bride cannot be resold. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $1,134.20 before tax |
| Largest line | Bridesmaid makeup: $380.00 (34%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Event date and venue address, Ready-by time, Number of faces, Trial date, Booking contract no. |
Sample makeup artist invoice line items
Wedding-day makeup for a bride and four bridesmaids, with a trial, strip lashes and a 5 a.m. start: 8 lines adding up to $1,134.20, split into services $925.00 (82%), products $75.00 (7%) and fees $75.00 (7%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal makeup trial, 90 min | 1 session | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Bridal makeup, wedding day (Airbrush foundation, take-home touch-up kit) | 1 face | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Bridesmaid makeup | 4 face | $95.00 | $380.00 |
| Strip lashes, applied | 5 pair | $15.00 | $75.00 |
| Early start fee, before 7 a.m. | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Travel to venue, round trip | 56 mile | $0.70 | $39.20 |
| Stay-on touch-up artist through photos | 3 hr | $75.00 | $225.00 |
| Venue parking | 1 each | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Subtotal | $1,134.20 | ||
| Total before tax | $1,134.20 |
What a makeup artist invoice should include
- Your makeup artistry business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Robin Okafor in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-6744) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding
- Event date and venue address: for example 311 Pine Road
- Ready-by time: for example 4 November 2026
- Number of faces: for example See notes
- Trial date: for example 10 November 2026
- Line items in face or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How makeup artists bill
Charges per face for event makeup, with a separate bridal rate, a paid trial, early-start and travel fees, and a day rate for photo, film and editorial work.
Makeup artists commonly use "Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding", so payment is due 14 days after the invoice date. Wedding bookings are usually secured with a non-refundable retainer, because a date turned down for one bride cannot be resold.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $24.17 (employees, not contractor rates).
Makeup Artist invoicing tips
- Count faces, not hours, for a bridal party and print the per-face price for each group (bride, bridesmaids, mothers), so a party that grows or shrinks on the day can be re-billed without renegotiating.
- Put both the ready-by time and your arrival time on the invoice; a 5 a.m. call for a large party is why early-start fees exist, and a written time is what makes the fee stick.
- Treat lashes and anything else the client keeps as separate product lines, which lets a bridesmaid skip lashes without anyone arguing over the per-face price.
- For photo, film or editorial bookings, invoice a day or half-day rate with hourly overtime after the agreed wrap time, and add the production's job or PO number so its office can pay you.
Makeup Artist billing disputes to head off
- Bridesmaids who cancel late leave the bride with a bill for faces never done. Stating that the headcount is fixed and billable from a final-numbers date makes the rule explicit.
- Travel charges argued after the event usually come from a venue farther away than expected; quoting the miles from your base to the venue address gives both sides a number they can check.
Work a makeup artist can bill for
Core tasks of Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (O*NET 39-5091.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers to determine desired effects.
- Duplicate work precisely to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
- Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.
- Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
- Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
- Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring to achieve specific color effects.
How to make a makeup artist invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Lakeside Makeup Artistry (your business) and the customer, Robin Okafor, then event date and venue address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-6744 and set the terms to Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Bridal makeup trial, 90 min" (1 session) to "Venue parking" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $1,134.20; add sales tax only if your state taxes makeup artistry.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the makeup artistry records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a makeup artist invoice?
Add your makeup artistry business details, the customer, event date and venue address, ready-by time, number of faces and trial date, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for wedding-day makeup for a bride and four bridesmaids, with a trial, strip lashes and a 5 a.m. start totalling $1,134.20; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do makeup artists charge?
Mostly face. Charges per face for event makeup, with a separate bridal rate, a paid trial, early-start and travel fees, and a day rate for photo, film and editorial work.
When should a makeup artist invoice be paid?
Retainer to book the date, balance due 14 days before the wedding is the usual arrangement. Wedding bookings are usually secured with a non-refundable retainer, because a date turned down for one bride cannot be resold. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do makeup artists earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $24.17 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.