Professional invoice templates for freelance hair stylists billing clients for haircuts, colour treatments, and special occasion styling.
A hair stylist invoice is issued by a freelance or self-employed hairstylist to a client for professional hair services. Freelance hair stylists may work on location (visiting clients at home or on set), rent a chair in a salon, or work as session stylists for fashion, editorial, film, and television productions. For private clients, a hair stylist invoice covers individual services such as cuts, colour, keratin treatments, extensions, and styling. For commercial clients such as production companies or agencies, invoices often cover day rates, kit fees, and travel expenses. In the UK, freelance hair stylists typically work as self-employed sole traders. They should register with HMRC, keep records of all income, and consider VAT registration once turnover exceeds the £90,000 threshold. Professional body membership with the Hairdressing Council, although not legally required for all services, demonstrates competency.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Women's cut and blowdry | 65 | appointment |
| Full colour (balayage or highlights) | 150 | appointment |
| Bridal hair (wedding day) | 200 | appointment |
| Commercial day rate | 450 | day |
| Kit fee (commercial) | 75 | day |
| Travel to location | 0.45 | mile |
For private clients, issue an invoice at the time of the appointment or in advance for bookings requiring a deposit. Keep a record of all appointments and payments for your self-assessment tax return. For commercial and editorial bookings, invoice on completion of the job. Production companies and agencies often have 30-day payment terms. Attach your call sheet or booking confirmation to the invoice and include the production name and contact's name. For wedding hair, take a deposit at the time of booking and issue a final invoice a week before the wedding. This secures the date and protects you against cancellations. Include your cancellation terms clearly on your booking confirmation. Keep all income records, including cash payments. HMRC expects freelance tradespeople to declare all income regardless of payment method.