Hair Stylist Invoice Template
A hair stylist invoice bills service, lists services, products and fees on separate lines and states the terms (Due at the end of the appointment). This template is pre-filled for full-head balayage with toner, a cut and blow-dry and a bond-repair treatment on long, thick hair: 8 lines totalling $489.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a hair stylist: full-head balayage with toner, a cut and blow-dry and a bond-repair treatment on long, thick hair. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Oak Lane Hair Salon
422 Market Street
Franklin, TN 37064
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0122
Invoice
Bill to
Alex Morgan
63 Linden Place
Salem, MA 01970
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color consultation and strand test | 1 each | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Balayage, freehand lighteningFull head, foil-free | 1 service | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Toner and gloss | 1 service | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Long or thick hair surchargeExtra lightener and chair time | 1 each | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Bond-repair treatment | 1 service | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Cut and blow-dry | 1 service | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Sulfate-free color-safe shampoo, 10 oz | 1 each | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purple toning conditioner, 10 oz | 1 each | $26.00 | $26.00 |
- Subtotal
- $489.00
- Balance due
- $489.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Oak Lane Hair Salon. Terms: Due at the end of the appointment.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Hair Stylist invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Full-head balayage with toner, a cut and blow-dry and a bond-repair treatment on long, thick hair |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | service |
| Usual payment terms | Due at the end of the appointment |
| Deposit practice | Long color appointments and new clients are often asked for a booking deposit, taken off the final bill and kept for no-shows. |
| Sample lines | 8 lines, $489.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Balayage, freehand lightening: $220.00 (45%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Cosmetology license no., Stylist name, Appointment date and chair time, Color formula reference, Booth or suite no. (if renting) |
Sample hair stylist invoice line items
Full-head balayage with toner, a cut and blow-dry and a bond-repair treatment on long, thick hair: 8 lines adding up to $489.00, split into services $395.00 (81%), products $54.00 (11%) and fees $40.00 (8%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color consultation and strand test | 1 each | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Balayage, freehand lightening (Full head, foil-free) | 1 service | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Toner and gloss | 1 service | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Long or thick hair surcharge (Extra lightener and chair time) | 1 each | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Bond-repair treatment | 1 service | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Cut and blow-dry | 1 service | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Sulfate-free color-safe shampoo, 10 oz | 1 each | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purple toning conditioner, 10 oz | 1 each | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Subtotal | $489.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $489.00 |
What a hair stylist invoice should include
- Your hair salon name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Alex Morgan in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-6220) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Due at the end of the appointment
- Cosmetology license no.: for example LIC-575891
- Stylist name: for example See notes
- Appointment date and chair time: for example 24 November 2026
- Color formula reference: for example PO-3218
- Line items in service or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How hair stylists bill
Prices each service from a menu (cut, color, highlights, treatments), adjusted for hair length and density, with color correction usually charged by the hour.
Hair stylists commonly use "Due at the end of the appointment". Long color appointments and new clients are often asked for a booking deposit, taken off the final bill and kept for no-shows.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $16.95 (employees, not contractor rates).
Hair Stylist invoicing tips
- Note the color formula reference on the client's ticket or invoice; when the client returns for a toner refresh, both of you can see what was mixed and what it cost last time.
- Show the long-hair or extra-lightener surcharge as its own line instead of quietly raising the balayage price, because clients compare the bill with the menu and question any gap.
- If you rent a booth or suite, invoice under your own business name and license rather than the salon's, since your service income and retail sales are yours to report.
- Keep color correction open-ended at booking and bill it by the hour, stating the hours on the invoice, because corrective work rarely fits a menu price.
Hair Stylist billing disputes to head off
- Clients unhappy with a shade sometimes dispute the charge after leaving. Printing on the receipt that tone adjustments are free within a set number of days invites a return visit instead of a chargeback.
- Forgetting to charge for the extra product that very long or dense hair needs is a slow leak in margin; a standard surcharge line with the reason written out makes it routine.
Work a hair stylist can bill for
Core tasks of Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists (O*NET 39-5012.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
- Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
- Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- Schedule client appointments.
- Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
- Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
How to make a hair stylist invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Oak Lane Hair Salon (your business) and the customer, Alex Morgan, then cosmetology license no..
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-6220 and set the terms to Due at the end of the appointment.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Color consultation and strand test" (1 each) to "Purple toning conditioner, 10 oz" (1 each).
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Check the total
The 8 lines come to $489.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes hair styling.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the hair styling records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a hair stylist invoice?
Add your hair salon details, the customer, cosmetology license no., stylist name, appointment date and chair time and color formula reference, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 8 lines for full-head balayage with toner, a cut and blow-dry and a bond-repair treatment on long, thick hair totalling $489.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do hair stylists charge?
Mostly service. Prices each service from a menu (cut, color, highlights, treatments), adjusted for hair length and density, with color correction usually charged by the hour.
When should a hair stylist invoice be paid?
Due at the end of the appointment is the usual arrangement. Long color appointments and new clients are often asked for a booking deposit, taken off the final bill and kept for no-shows. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do hair stylists earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $16.95 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.