Invoice templates for freelance nail technicians billing clients for gel, acrylic, and nail art appointments.
A nail technician invoice is issued by a self-employed nail technician to a client for professional nail services including gel polish, acrylic nails, BIAB (Builder In A Bottle), nail art, manicures, and pedicures. Nail technicians in the UK are not required to hold a licence, but qualifications from VTCT, CIBTAC, or the Nail Alliance demonstrate professional standards. Freelance nail technicians may work from a home studio, rent a table in a salon, operate a mobile nail business visiting clients at home, or run their own studio. Each model affects how invoicing works and what costs are involved. Nail technology is a growing sector in the UK, with the premium end of the market commanded by technicians who have trained in specific systems (LCN, CND, OPI, The Gel Bottle) and produce consistent, high-quality results. Premium nail techs can command significantly higher prices than standard high-street salons.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gel polish (hands) | 40 | appointment |
| Acrylic full set | 55 | appointment |
| BIAB full set | 50 | appointment |
| Acrylic infill | 40 | appointment |
| Nail art (per nail) | 5 | nail |
| Pedicure | 45 | appointment |
Nail technicians typically take payment at the appointment. For regular clients, a simple receipt or digital payment confirmation is sufficient. For new clients or event bookings, a booking confirmation with deposit terms is advisable. For bridal or event bookings involving multiple people (bride, bridesmaids, hen party), issue a formal invoice to the organiser. Take a deposit to secure the date and outline your cancellation policy. For social media promotions or PR nails where a brand pays you for nail art content, treat these as commercial bookings. Issue a proper invoice to the brand or PR agency, including the service scope and usage rights. Declare all income on your self-assessment tax return. Cash income is taxable and HMRC routinely investigates sole-trader beauty businesses.