How much do makeup artists cost?
Most customers pay around $131 per job. The most common job, hairstyling, usually runs $130–$282. 99% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best makeup artists for balayage
Clear ✕- Euphoria Salon Nashville (Nashville) — 14 customers reviewed a balayage job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Claudia’s Magic Beauty Salon (Hemet) — 11 customers reviewed a balayage job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $180–200.
- Sapphire Salon (Weston) — 11 customers reviewed a balayage job here and gave it 4.64★ on average; 91% were 5★, 9% were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 6 customers reviewed a balayage job here and gave it 4.33★ on average; 83% were 5★, 17% were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Balayage” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about balayage
Madi is seriously the best!! I’ve gone to her for everything from blowouts and haircuts to going blonde, going brunette, and everything in between, and I couldn’t recommend her more. She always listens to what I want, makes me feel so comfortable, and does such an amazing job every single time. You can tell how much…
I absolutely adore Claudia! She’s phenomenal at her work & is so sweet. My daughter and I have been going to her for years and she never disappoints! 🙌🏻
I went to this Salon on Friday May 29th. I got a highlight for my birthday with the stylist, Maggie. Maggie did a wonderful job. I had a wonderful experience and it made my birthday even greater. Also, I was present in this salon for the bang trim comment below. I witnessed the altercation first hand and can verify…
I’ve been coming to One10 for almost 5 years. I love all of the girls here. They’re so talented and professional! From highlights and color to makeup and glam hair, they’ve got it all. You can even get facials and custom spray tans. It’s a one stop shop for all things beauty!
My mom and I are so happy we found Claudia! We both trust her completely with our hair, and that says a lot because finding someone you can trust with your hair isn’t easy. I went from dark hair to a beautiful blonde, and Claudia took the time to make sure it suited me while keeping my hair’s health a priority.…
For 30 years I had never found a hair salon or stylist that felt like home. Until I found Sapphire salon. Kelsey (owner and my stylist) is the type of person who just radiates warmth and light, the type of person you gravitate towards. She’s friendly, funny, professional, easy to talk to, and an absolute magician…
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hairstyling | $130 | $170 | $282 | 0% |
| Haircut | $41 | $61 | $76 | 0% |
Best makeup artists by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a makeup artist cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $131 (middle half $103–$187 last month). The cheapest common job is haircut at about $61; the priciest is hairstyling at about $170.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good makeup artist?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 2.3%), whether the owner answers complaints (65% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
3,198 Google reviews of 30 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 3,198 Google reviews of 30 top-rated makeup artists nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.