# Makeup Artist Contract Template

> A free makeup artist contract template for bridal and event artists. Lock in the date, head count, retainer and travel fees, and each client signs online.

A makeup services agreement with ready terms for the fee, retainer, travel, timing and cancellation. Each client adds the event, ready time, head count and services, then signs, and you keep a signed PDF.

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Collections: Agreements & Waivers, Beauty & Wellness, Weddings & Events, Event Vendors
Last updated: 2026-10-24

## Questions

- Question 1: What's your full name? (Short Text, required)
- Question 2: What's your email address? (Email, required)
- Question 3: What's your phone number? (Phone, required)
- Question 4: What's the occasion? (Single Choice, required). Options: Wedding; Photo shoot; Prom or formal; Party or event; Something else
- Question 5: When is it? (Date, required)
- Question 6: What time does everyone need to be ready? (Time, required)
- Question 7: Where should we set up? (Short Text, required)
- Question 8: How many people need makeup? (Number, required)
- Question 9: Which services do you need? (Multiple Choice, required). Options: Makeup; Hair styling; Lashes; Trial before the day; Touch ups during the event
- Question 10: Any skin allergies or sensitivities? (Long Text, optional)
- Agreement: Makeup services agreement, accepted with "I agree" (full text below)
- Question 11: Sign the makeup artist contract (Signature, required)

Signing records the signer's consent, email, IP address, browser and signing time, and each signer can download a signed PDF copy.

## Makeup services agreement

Please read this before you sign.

This agreement is between **[Business name]** (the "Artist") and the client named in this form.

1. **Fee.** The client pays **[total fee]** for the services above. A retainer of **[retainer]** reserves the date and is not refundable.
2. **Balance.** The rest is due **[number]** days before the event or on the day before services begin.
3. **Travel.** Travel beyond **[number]** miles costs **[fee]**, plus parking. Start times before **[time]** cost **[fee]** per artist.
4. **Timing.** The client has everyone ready and in place at the agreed start time. Time lost to late arrivals may mean shorter services, with no refund.
5. **Changes and cancellation.** Adding people depends on availability. If the client cancels, the retainer is kept. If the Artist cannot attend, they will send a replacement artist or refund all payments.
6. **Allergies.** The client shares any allergies above. The Artist offers a patch test and is not responsible for reactions to products that were disclosed and approved.
7. **Photos.** The Artist may share photos of the finished looks unless the client opts out in writing.

By signing below, I confirm that I have read this agreement and agree to it.

## Common uses

- Bridal makeup artists
- Hair and makeup teams
- Photo shoots and formals

## Key features

- Retainer, travel and timing terms
- Head count and services
- Signed PDF for every booking

## Frequently asked questions

### What should a makeup artist contract include?

The fee, retainer, balance date, travel and early start fees, timing, cancellation, allergies and photo use. This template includes each of them.

### Can I use it for bridal parties?

Yes. Clients add the head count, ready time and services such as hair, lashes and a trial, so it fits bridal and group bookings.

### Can clients book a trial?

Yes. A trial before the day is one of the services clients can tick, along with hair, lashes and touch ups.