A makeup artist invoice tells the customer what they owe, what it is for, and when and how to pay. Send a makeup invoice when a client books, before they pay the deposit. The free generator below is set up for makeup artists: add your items, due date and bank details, then download the PDF or send it on WhatsApp.
What to include on a Makeup Artist Invoice
- Your business name, address and phone number
- Invoice number, invoice date and payment due date
- Client name
- Each item with quantity, price and line total
- Total amount due
- Your bank name, account number and account name
- Event date
Example: a filled Makeup Artist Invoice
A bride books bridal makeup and 4 bridesmaids. The makeup artist sends an invoice with transport and asks for 50% to hold the date.
Bridal makeup: 1 x ₦80,000 = ₦80,000
Bridesmaid makeup: 4 x ₦20,000 = ₦80,000
Transport (outside Lagos mainland): 1 x ₦15,000 = ₦15,000
Total: ₦175,000. These amounts are examples; use your own prices.
Common mistakes to avoid
- No event date on the invoice
- Leaving out transport
- Not stating the deposit
- Sending the invoice without a due date
Need a different document?
- Customer has already paid? Give a makeup artist receipt.
- Customer wants a price before deciding? Send a proforma invoice first.
How makeup artists use an invoice
Makeup artists are booked for weddings, shoots and events, often months ahead. A deposit holds the date, and the balance is paid before the event.
Writing the items on a makeup artist invoice
List each item or service on its own line, for example Bridal makeup, Bridesmaid makeup, Transport, with the quantity and the price for one unit. The generator adds up each line and the total due. Below the items, add the date you expect payment and your bank details, so the customer can pay the moment they open the invoice.
Tips for makeup artists
- Write the event date, time and location.
- Price the bride and each bridesmaid separately.
- State the deposit needed and the balance due date.
Getting paid faster
Invoices with bank details, a due date and clear item lines get paid sooner, because the customer doesn’t need to ask questions. Send the invoice the same day you agree the job, not days later.
Frequently asked questions
How much deposit should a makeup artist take?
That is your choice. Many ask for 50% to hold the date. Write it on the invoice.
Can I add transport costs?
Yes. Add them as their own line.
Can I add my bank details to the invoice?
Yes. Fill in your bank name, account number and account name, and they print at the bottom of the invoice.
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