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Beginner November 2023 Ontario

Booking Fees for Hair and Makeup?

Christine, on June 1, 2023 at 13:53 Posted in Beauty 0 11
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Has anyone encountered hair and makeup artists that charge a booking fee? (As in, NOT a deposit that goes towards your total. Just a fee to book the date.) Some that I’ve contacted do have this fee and some don’t. And it’s a very vague explanation like “to hold the date in our calendar and administrative” …. What’s this actually for, really? I don’t think it costs $100 worth of your time to book an appointment in your calendar. Seems like another “Just Because We Feel Like It” fee that are tacked onto so many wedding services…

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Latest activity by Christine, on June 15, 2023 at 20:52
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    Beginner November 2023 Ontario
    Christine ·
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    Thank you to everyone who responded! I’m glad I’m not the only person who thinks these booking fees are ridiculous. I’m seeing it more and more as I look. Ugh.
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  • Jackie
    Devoted September 2023 Alberta
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    Deposit to hold the date that goes towards the cost of the big day? Yes. "Booking fee"??? Get out of here. I assume you did all the work to research, get ahold of this person, and book lol. So what exactly are you being charged for? I would be looking for someone more reasonable.

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  • Amanda
    Featured August 2022 British Columbia
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    I would not be going to someone who charges a booking fee!

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  • KELLY
    Super October 2023 Ontario
    KELLY ·
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    Other than being charges for our trials our MUA didn't charge anything upfront to actually book her for our day.

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    VIP September 2023 Ontario
    Carine ·
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    I understand a deposit and if you cancel they keep the money, if you don't then they should put towards the day of the wedding. I honestly would not support a business like that, as a former hairdresser there is no need for this.

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  • Mila
    Frequent user October 2023 Ontario
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    I have heard of some doing that, but personally think it’s unacceptable. Like you, I understand if it’s a non- refundable deposit that goes towards your balance, but what they’re asking is a fee. I’ve seen quotes lowest $30 and highest $100, seems like it’s something some MUA and hair stylists are trying to normalize, no other vendor has suggested anything like this to me.
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  • Julie
    Featured May 2023 Ontario
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    Horrible! If you need someone let me know. My girl was amazing! She helped me out of a major jam when my first booked MUA bailed on me 2 months before the wedding.
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    Beginner November 2023 Ontario
    Christine ·
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    I agree! Like if it were $25 I still would have been annoyed but I would have paid it. But the 2 so far that have indicated a booking fee it’s been $100. And then travel fees on top of that. It’s unfortunate cuz I found one I really liked but this fee completely turned me off
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  • Kate
    Featured August 2022 Ontario
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    I agree, I would be put off by this and probably look for someone else. Good luck! Smiley smile

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  • Brittany
    Super August 2023 Alberta
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    Sounds like the chick from Tattoo Gate on TikTok who got torn to SHREDS because of this.

    Which is completely unnecessary. I would stay away from those type of companies/individuals, next thing you know, you are being charged a fee just to send pictures of the hair and make-up style you like.

    For my hair and make-up in Banff Alberta, I don't have to pay a deposit until a month before my wedding and I am 100% booked already and have my schedule with them already.

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  • Julie
    Featured May 2023 Ontario
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    I came across some who had that. But they never charged $100 for it. I was told $25-$50 tops. Anything more than that should be towards your actual date of trial and/or wedding date.

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