How to Invoice as a Hair Stylist / Salon: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical guide to hair stylist / salon invoices: the 4 fields you need, when to require a 0% deposit, why Net 0 is industry standard, and the licensing notes that matter.

Avg invoice
$135
Net terms
0 days
Deposit
0%
Line items
4
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1. What every hair stylist / salon invoice must include

A compliant hair stylist / salon invoice has eight parts: your business name and contact info, a unique invoice number, issue date, payment due date, the customer's name and address, an itemized list of work, the total amount due, and accepted payment methods. If you're collecting sales tax, that line is required too.

2. Set your line items

Most hair stylist / salons structure invoices around these 4 categories:

  • Cut & style — billed by flat at a ~$75 default.
  • Color — billed by flat.
  • Blowout — billed by flat.
  • Product retail — billed by itemized.

3. Set payment terms

The standard for hair stylist / salons is Net 0 — payment due within 0 days of the invoice date.0 Spell out late-fee terms (most states cap monthly late fees around 1.5%) and accepted payment methods on the invoice itself.

4. Licensing & legal disclosures

State cosmetology license required. Booth-rental stylists are independent contractors and self-bill.

5. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work is completed (or upon milestone for larger projects). Use software that tracks opens and lets the customer pay by card or bank transfer in one click — the average hair stylist / salon-class invoice gets paid 2× faster when the customer can pay online without leaving their inbox.

Average invoice
$135
Standard terms
Net 0
Typical deposit
0%
BLS code
39-5012

State-by-state hair stylist / salon invoicing guides

State rules differ on sales tax, statutory late fees, and contractor disclosure requirements. Pick your state for a guide tuned to local law.

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