Contract

NikMakeupArtist Client Service Contract & Waiver

Multi-Award-Winning Makeup & Beauty Services

NikMakeupArtist | Nicola Blackstock

(Please read carefully – booking and paying your booking fee implies agreement and you will be automatically agreeing to our contract and terms)

🛎️ Services Covered

This agreement applies to all services offered by NikMakeupArtist, including but not limited to:

• Professional makeup (bridal, occasion, photoshoots, lessons)
• Hairstyling
• 1:1 and group makeup lessons & all makeup courses
• Brow and lash treatments
• Facials
• Studio and mobile services
  Any new or updated services added by NikMakeupArtist are also bound by this agreement.

💳 Booking Fees & Payment Terms

A 50% non-refundable booking fee is required at the time of enquiry to secure your date. This applies to all services.

• No date is held without this payment
• Payment accepted via cash, bank transfer, or PayPal
• Remaining balance due on the event date or day prior, or at the start of any lesson or course
• Last-minute bookings (within 4 weeks) require full payment upfront

🚗 Travel & Location Charges

• Travel fees apply for all mobile bookings (quoted at time of booking)
• Client covers all costs associated with travel, including parking, mileage, hotels, flights, etc. where applicable
• Early/late hours or out-of-studio fees may also apply

🧃 Sustenance

If services extend over 4 hours, light snacks and drinks are appreciated.

👁️ Lash Application (Add-On)

• £10 per guest using NikMakeupArtist lashes
• £5 per guest using own lashes (applied at discretion)
• Subject to time, staffing, and artist discretion
• NikMakeupArtist holds no liability for allergic reactions

📅 Confirming Your Booking

By paying the booking fee, you agree to this contract. The booking fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, even in cases such as illness, pandemic, acts of God, or personal changes.

⏰ Booking Times

• Timings are agreed in advance
• Please allow 20 minutes grace for mobile bookings
• Each makeup requires approx. 45–90 minutes
• All bookings must be continuous – no gaps between clients unless agreed
• If booked guests cancel, the full balance still applies for each originally booked slot

⛔ Double Booking Clause

We operate on a First Come, First Served basis. If location or time changes affect scheduling, NikMakeupArtist may not be able to fulfil your booking and is not held liable. External factors (illness, accidents, acts of God) may impact availability.

💄 Makeup Trials

• Available for an additional fee
• 2-hour trial limit, extra time will be charged
• Reschedule trials with 14+ days’ notice, or it is considered a missed appointment and will be charged in full

❌ Cancellation & Date Changes

• NikMakeupArtist may cancel at any time due to breach of terms
• All booking fees are non-refundable and cancellations will include the full charge for the full services booked
• If Nicola is unavailable, she will recommend a replacement artist if available. Refund of fees is at her discretion
• Changes to dates are at Nicola’s discretion and based on availability
• New-year date changes may incur new pricing

🧰 Location Setup Requirements

• Suitable clean workspace (table and chair)
• Power socket for hairstyling/lighting tools
• Good lighting (natural or artificial)
• Button-down clothing or gown advised for clients

🧼 Liability & Health

• All tools and brushes are sanitised between clients - please do not touch any or the tools or products or you may be charged
• Clients must disclose any skin or health concerns prior to service
• NikMakeupArtist is not liable for adverse reactions following services

💰 Final Payment

• Due on the day of service (or in advance if required)
• Payable by bank transfer, cash, or PayPal
• The person who paid the booking fee is responsible for the final balance

🔐 Privacy Policy

• Client data is stored securely in compliance with data protection laws
• Communications may be sent via email, call, or social platforms – opt out at any time
• Photos may be used for portfolio, website, or social media unless clients opt out in writing at time of appointment

✅ Satisfaction Guarantee

Makeup will be completed within the agreed time. Client satisfaction is our goal, but once service is complete, it is considered accepted.