Makeup Artist Contract Template

This Makeup Artist Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “CONTRACT”) made and entered into this _____ day of _____________, 20___, by and between:

Name: [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName][Client.Company]​

Name: [Makeup Artist.FirstName][Makeup Artist.LastName][Makeup Artist.Company]​

([Client.Company]/[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]) (hereinafter referred to as "Client"); and (Makeup Artist company/name) (hereinafter referred to as “Makeup Artist”).

Description of Services

Makeup Artist will provide makeup services for (insert type of event) to the Client. 

Scope of Work

Makeup Artist shall be responsible for the following:

• Consulting with the Client to determine the desired look for the event

• Providing a trial run (insert number, e.g., 15 days) days prior to the event

• Arriving on time and setting up a workstation to avoid any inconvenience 

• Applying makeup for the Client or the person/s who the Client is representing 

Time, Date, and Place

(insert event name, e.g., wedding or birthday) event will take place at (insert address/location) on (insert date in mm.dd.yyyy format) at (insert time).

Client requires the makeup to be done by (insert number) hours before the event and ready by (insert time). 

Additional notes: (add any important note related to the event's timings and location)

Payment

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Fixed fee: Makeup Artist shall charge the Client a total fee of (insert currency and amount)

Hourly Rate: Makeup Artist shall charge the Client (insert currency and amount) per hour

Hourly fees are based on the time required to complete the project as estimated by the Makeup Artist. If the project takes less time than estimated, the Client will still be charged the full estimated amount. If the project takes more time than estimated, the Client will be charged the prorated hourly rate for the additional time.

Terms of Payment

Client shall pay (insert %, e.g., 25% or 50%) of the fee as a deposit to confirm the booking of the date, time, and location of the event.

The remaining amount, i.e. (insert remaining %), will be due (insert day, e.g., within 3 business days of, or on/before the day) of the event.

Cancellation Policy

If the Client cancels the event within (insert number, e.g., 3 days or 2 weeks) days/weeks of the event, the deposit will be non-refundable. If the event is canceled due to unforeseen weather conditions, the deposit will be refunded in (insert amount, e.g., half or full).

If the Client reschedules the event, the deposit may be applied to the new event date, pending availability.

In the unlikely scenario that the Makeup Artist cancels the event, an intimation shall be given to the Client at the earliest possible time, and any deposit amount shall be refunded within (insert number, e.g., 3 or 7) business days.  

Expenses Reimbursement 

Client hereby agrees to reimburse the Makeup Artist for any and all reasonable expenses incurred as a result of performing the services detailed in this contract. 

Such expenses will include but not be limited to travel, hotel stay, parking expenses, and/or cost of any materials or supplies necessary for the Makeup Artist to perform their services for that specific event.

Client agrees to reimburse the Makeup Artist within (insert number) days of receiving an itemized invoice from the Makeup Artist.

Service Location Requirements

The Makeup Artist will provide on-location makeup artist services to the Client at the location and on the date specified in this Contract. 

Makeup services will be provided in accordance with the following provisions:

• Client will provide a clean, private, well-lit, and temperature-controlled space for makeup application; 

• In addition, the Client will provide mirror(s), power outlets, and other amenities required to perform the services adequately.

Responsibilities

Makeup Artist responsibilities:

Makeup Artist shall be responsible for providing their own makeup and equipment. Furthermore, the Makeup Artist will provide their own transportation to and from the event. 

Client responsibilities: 

Client shall be responsible for providing the Makeup Artist with a detailed description of the look they desire. Furthermore, the Client must supply the Makeup Artist with a list of any allergies or sensitivities they have.

Social Media Rights

The Makeup Artist has the right to post photographs and videos of the Client on social media platforms to promote their work, understanding that the Client’s identity shall be held confidential. 

Indemnity 

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold the Makeup Artist harmless against any and all claims, loss, damage, liability, cost, or expense arising out of the Client’s breach of this Contract, including but not limited to the attorney's fees and costs incurred by the Client to enforce this Contract.

Limitation of Liability

In no event will the Makeup Artist be liable to the Client for any consequential, indirect, exemplary, punitive, or special damages.

Governing Laws

This contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Client.State].

By signing below, the Client and Makeup Artist agree to the terms of this contract.