The Fine Print

Policies

Deposits

A non-refundable $75 deposit applies per person, per appointment. It secures your studio booking and is deducted from your total; the remaining balance is settled on the day of your appointment.

Confirmation & notice

Studio bookings made 72 hours or more ahead are confirmed instantly once the deposit is paid. Bookings made inside 72 hours are held for Sara to confirm - your card is authorised but not charged until she does.

Accurate details

Please book using your real name and your own contact details. Bookings made under a false name or another person's identity may be cancelled, and the deposit is non-refundable. Accurate details let us confirm your appointment, send reminders and reach you if anything changes.

Cancellations & no-shows

  • The $75 deposit is non-refundable.
  • We don't offer reschedules. To change your date or time, cancel and book again.
  • Cancelling with 24 hours' notice or more forfeits the deposit only.
  • Same-day cancellations and no-shows are charged the full service amount.
  • Charges are only ever applied by Sara directly - your card is kept on file with your consent, never billed automatically.
  • No-shows may be unable to book online again.

Late arrivals

A 15-minute grace period applies. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may incur a $15 late fee and your service may be shortened to protect the next client.

Bridal & events

Bridal makeup begins with a studio trial and is quoted by enquiry. Quotes include travel, which is confirmed by location and start time. Event bookings require a minimum of four people.

Hair styling

Hair styling is provided in-studio by Mya Kaake. Listed hair prices may vary depending on the intricacy, thickness and length of the hair; any difference is confirmed before your appointment.

Privacy

Sara Kaake Artistry handles personal information in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

What we collect. Only what we need to take your booking and stay in touch - your name, contact details and appointment details (service, date, time and any notes you add). Card details go directly to Stripe, our payment processor; we never see or store your full card number.

The shared studio system. Sara Kaake Artistry and Mya Kaake Hair Artistry are two businesses sharing one studio and one booking system: your booking details and contact information live in a single shared database and are visible to both. That's what makes combined hair and makeup appointments possible.

Who processes it. Stripe (payments), our SMS provider (appointment texts) and Cloudflare (website hosting and email delivery). Each receives only what it needs to do its job.

Overseas disclosure. Stripe and Cloudflare store and process data on servers outside Australia, including in the United States. By booking or enquiring you consent to your information being disclosed overseas for those purposes.

How long we keep it. Booking and payment records are kept for at least five years to meet Australian tax and record-keeping obligations, then deleted. We don't sell your information or send marketing without your consent.

Access, correction & complaints. To access, correct or delete the details we hold, email admin@sarakaake.com and we'll respond within 30 days. If you're not satisfied with how we've handled your information, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at oaic.gov.au.

Last updated 22 July 2026. Nothing here limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. These policies may be updated from time to time. Questions? Email admin@sarakaake.com.