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 blowouts
Clear ✕- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 10 customers reviewed a blowouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Michael William Salon (Hemet) — 14 customers reviewed a blowouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $120–140.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 4 customers reviewed a blowouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Claudia’s Magic Beauty Salon (Hemet) — 3 customers reviewed a blowouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Melissa Marie Salon & Spa (Weston) — 4 customers reviewed a blowouts job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $160–180.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Blowouts” (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 blowouts
Amazing experience! From the trial, to a complementary hair blowout for the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding hair and makeup, everything was perfect! So attentive and very talented! Hannah M and Hannah B were the best!!
I go to this salon for three different services. I receive haircuts, coloring, highlights, pedicures, and massages. Each and every service provided is top notch. Bottom line, you get what you pay for!!
I met Karlissa at a Mexican restaurant & that’s how she became my hair girl ❤️ she’s so personal & comfortable to be around! Going into the salon & seeing her, it’s a huge relief from the world for me! As crazy as that sounds! Everything comes out perfectly, & I’m always satisfied!!! Thank you for being a part of…
I have been trusting Melissa with my hair for years and she has never let me down. I came to her about 8 years ago and she took the time got to get to know my “hair personality”. She knows I am a low maintenance gal and my cut and colors are second to none. I have recently added a facial every other month and look…
I get my hair done with Claudia ALL THE TIME. I am always satisfied! She really is the best!!! Even if you’re just getting a haircut i would suggest to go. She always takes care of hair and knows whats best for it. On top of her amazing outcome and service she is so nice and easy going. If i could rate higher than 5…
If you’re looking for a great salon with stylists who are experts in everything from, cut, color, hair treatments & blow-outs to nail services and even a massage therapist, then Michael William Salon is exactly what you’re looking for!
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.