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Makeup Artist Agreement

For clients hiring a makeup artist for a shoot, event, or ongoing retainer.

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Is this the right contract for makeup services?

Use this agreement when a makeup artist is 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

Makeup artists hired for shoots, performances, or events
Artists and businesses booking makeup services
Parties confirming looks, schedule, rates, and expenses

You may also need

Hair Stylist Agreement - when hair services are booked separately
Photography Services Agreement - for commissioned photography
Photo, Video & Audio Release - when participants are recorded

What's Inside This Contract

Scope of Services

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

Compensation

Section 2 records the selected rate, kit fee, 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:

Number of people and makeup looks
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

Included looks, people, and session length
Product, travel, and kit fees
Overtime and added-service rates
Cancellation notice and payment

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this agreement include hair styling?

It is the makeup artist profile. If hair styling is also needed, describe it separately or use a hair stylist agreement.

Who pays for products and kit costs?

State whether products are included in the rate, reimbursed separately, or supplied by the client, including any spending approval.

What if the call time changes or the session runs late?

Agree on notice for changes and any rate for extra hours before the engagement begins.

What are common warning signs in a makeup artist agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any makeup artist agreement:

The number of people or looks is unspecified
Product and travel expenses have no boundaries
No plan exists for delays or added hours
Cancellation fees are unclear

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