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Hair Stylist Agreement

For clients hiring a hair stylist for a shoot, event, or ongoing retainer.

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Is this the right contract for hair styling?

This agreement fits a hair stylist hired for a project or retainer. The stylist generator covers services, compensation, garment and property care, credit, cancellation and rescheduling, representations, and termination.

Good fit for

Hair stylists hired for shoots, events, or productions
Artists and businesses booking hair services
Parties confirming service scope, rate, kit fees, and schedule

You may also need

Makeup Artist Agreement - when makeup services are booked separately
Photography Services Agreement - for a commissioned photo shoot
Photo, Video & Audio Release - when identifiable people are recorded

What's Inside This Contract

Scope of Services

Section 1 sets services and either the one-time engagement period or retainer term.

Compensation

Section 2 records the selected rate and payment terms.

Property Care and Responsibility

Section 3 addresses care and responsibility for property used in connection with the services.

Credit and Cancellation

Sections 4 and 5 cover styling credit and the selected cancellation or rescheduling terms.

Representations and Termination

Sections 6 and 7 cover representations and ending the engagement.

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Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

Hair services, looks, and project details
Session dates, call times, and location
Who supplies products, tools, and sanitation materials
Rate, kit fee, travel, and approved expenses
Credit and cancellation terms

Points Worth Negotiating

Number of people, looks, and styling sessions
Call times, overtime, travel, and product costs
Payment timing and cancellation fees
Responsibility for tools, products, and sanitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this agreement cover makeup as well as hair?

It is the hair stylist profile. Describe separate makeup work and fees expressly or use a makeup artist agreement.

Who supplies styling products and tools?

The parties should specify who supplies products and tools and how approved expenses are reimbursed.

Can overtime or extra looks cost more?

Agree on included session time and how additional looks, hours, or people affect compensation.

What are common warning signs in a hair stylist agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any hair stylist agreement:

Booked time or number of looks is undefined
Travel and product expenses are open-ended
No process exists for schedule changes
Cancellation terms do not address reserved dates

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