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Invoice template for hairdresser
This free printable hairdresser invoice template helps salons and freelance stylists bill for cuts, color, and styling with a clean professional layout. Send it after every appointment.
Date: —
Due: —
Street Address
City, ST ZIP
Client Company
City, ST ZIP
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut & color — full service | — | — | — |
| Retail products | — | — | — |
How to fill it in
What goes on a hairdresser invoice
List each service — cut, color, highlights, blowout — as its own line with the price. Salons usually charge flat per service, with color priced by product used. If you sell retail products (shampoo, styling), list them separately. Show any deposit paid at booking and set a payment term such as due on receipt. For freelance stylists, number invoices and keep records separate from any salon you rent from.
Use this template for salon services, freelance styling work, and event or wedding styling. Most hairdressers bill per appointment with payment due on receipt; bridal and event work often takes a deposit at booking with the balance on the day. For retail product sales, itemize them on the same invoice.
Real numbers
Market facts for hairdresser
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Median hourly wage, hairdressers & cosmetologists (US) | $17.21/hr median hourly wage, US (2025) |
| Median annual wage (US) | $35,790/yr median annual wage, US (2025) |
| US employment, 2024 | 575,200 US employees (2024) |
| Projected annual openings, 2024–2034 | 75,800 projected annual openings, US (2024-2034) |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (2025), via O*NET OnLine.
Practical guide
Common mistakes to avoid
- One lump sum for cut and color. Color is the expensive part. Split cut, color, and styling so the client sees exactly what they paid for.
- Skipping the product lines. Retail products hidden in a 'service' total look like overcharging. Itemize them separately.
- No deposit record for events. Bridal bookings prepay — show the deposit on the invoice so the balance is clear.
- Forgetting invoice numbers. Freelance stylists need numbered invoices for clean year-end books and salon record-keeping.
- No date on the invoice. Salons see many clients daily. The date is essential for your records and theirs.
Practical guide
Tips to get paid faster
- Invoice right after the appointment. Send the invoice before the client leaves or within the hour. Due on receipt is the salon norm.
- Sell prepaid packages. Prepaid color or treatment packages smooth cash flow and encourage loyalty.
- Itemize retail products. Separate product lines grow retail revenue and make service pricing transparent.
- Take deposits for event work. Bridal and event deposits protect your time and are standard practice.
- Follow up once, politely. For unpaid balances, one friendly reminder usually resolves it.
How to fill it in
Pricing your work
Salons and freelance stylists charge flat per service — cut, color, styling — with color often priced by length and product. Itemize each service and any retail products so the client sees service vs. product costs. Bridal and event work takes a deposit at booking, typically 25 to 50 percent, with the balance due on the day. Prepaid color or treatment packages are a good way to smooth cash flow.
How to fill it in
Invoice checklist
- Each service with its price
- Retail products on their own lines
- Deposit shown for event bookings
- Date and stylist name
- Payment term stated (due on receipt)
- Sent right after the appointment
How to fill it in
Real-world billing practices
Salons and freelance stylists collect money at the chair, so the invoice is mostly a receipt that keeps records straight. Bill per service — cut, color, styling — with payment due on receipt, and send the invoice by text or email right after the appointment. Color is the expensive part, so it deserves its own line: clients accept the price when they see the product and the service separated. Bridal and event work is the exception to the receipt rhythm: take a deposit at booking, often half the total, and collect the balance on the day, showing the deposit on the final invoice. Retail products like shampoo and styling tools are an easy revenue line — itemize them so clients see what they bought. Freelance stylists renting a chair should keep their own invoice series completely separate from the salon's books. Prepaid color or treatment packages smooth cash flow, but only if the invoice shows what remains. Follow up once, politely, if a balance slips, and keep your numbers consecutive — a stylist with tidy books can grow into a booth rental, a suite, or a salon of their own.
How to fill it in
Sample invoice lines
- Haircut & blowout
- Full color — balayage, long hair
- Toner & gloss treatment
- Retail: color-safe shampoo
- Bridal styling deposit — 50%
- Blowout & styling
- Keratin smoothing treatment
- Gray blending retouch
FAQ
Common questions
What should a hairdresser invoice include?
Each service with its price, retail products sold, any deposit paid, and the balance due. Color services often list the product used — mention it if the client asks. If your state taxes salon services, show the tax as its own line — clients accept it when they can see it, and it keeps your books accurate at tax time.
Do hairdressers charge per service?
Yes — cut, color, and styling are each flat-priced. Color is often priced by length and product. Itemize so clients see the value.
Should hairdressers take deposits?
Bridal and event styling almost always take a deposit at booking — often 25–50%. Show it on the final invoice.
Do hairdressers sell retail products on the invoice?
If you sell shampoo or styling products, list them separately so the client sees product vs. service costs.
How much do hairdressers earn?
According to U.S. BLS data, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists earned a median hourly wage of $17.60 in 2025 (median annual wage $36,610). Prices vary widely by market.
Do hairdressers need to charge sales tax?
Some states tax salon services, others exempt them. Check your local rules and add tax when required.
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