Hassle-free Halloween bookings

Tired of driving all over town for Halloween gigs? It’s so exhausting!  So why not try an appointment system instead?

I used to run around like crazy every Halloween, packing up my kit, driving to one house, then another – it was draining! Now, I book a local venue and let clients come to me. It’s a game-changer!

Here’s how it works:

• • Choose a convenient local spot – a salon, shop, or community centre works great. Bonus if it’s on the school route for visibility!
    

• • • Offer a win-win – maybe the salon does special Halloween hairdos while you’re painting. 

   

  • Advertise locally – make a simple poster (use Canva or AI) with an eye-catching child-friendly image, dates, and a QR code or phone number for bookings. Use Halloween colours.  As well as displaying your poster, you could do a door-to-door drop in the locality and at the local school – hand out in the playground.
    

• • Pick your days wisely – Halloween night is key for trick or treating, but Fridays or weekends before/after are often chosen for parties.  4pm for children, 7 or 8pm for adults

• • Set time slots – book 10/15 minute slots or longer for complex designs. Take calls or emails beforehand to discuss designs and plan accordingly.
    

• • Tech–minded? – you might want to research a booking app.  I personally prefer to speak to the client directly first – less chance of confusion.

• • Add-ons – you can even up-sell fun extras like horns, bling, scars or other prosthetics.
  • Team painting – I highly recommend working with another painter which helps speed things up and creates a fun vibe.

Make it easy for yourself this Halloween—keep it local, organised, and fun!