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 bridal makeup
Clear ✕- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 22 customers reviewed a bridal makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120.
- Indigo Beauty Collective (Nashville) — 10 customers reviewed a bridal makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Beauty By K2 (Nashville) — 7 customers reviewed a bridal makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Pink Mantis Beauty (Nashville) — 9 customers reviewed a bridal makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 10 customers reviewed a bridal makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Bridal makeup” (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 bridal makeup
On my wedding day, they listened to exactly what each of us wanted and made us all feel beautiful while still looking like ourselves. My hair and makeup stayed flawless through hours of photos, the ceremony, the reception, and plenty of dancing! I truly couldn't have asked for a better team (Skylar, Naomi, Rebecca,…
Just perfect! AJ and Kaylin did my trial HMU and wedding day HMU! They’re the best. They knew exactly what I wanted and they 1000% delivered.
Indigo Beauty Collective (shoutout to Cat and Dani!) were absolutely wonderful on my wedding day. They did hair and makeup for me, my bridesmaids, my mom, and my MIL, and we all looked and felt beautiful all day. Cat also did my trial hair and makeup and was so fun to hang out with. I highly recommend hiring them…
BEAUTIFUL!! Cannot be happier with the quality of work or service provided. 10/10 recommend!
Katie and her team did such an amazing job providing hair and makeup services for my wedding day. Katie did a great job in listening to what we wanted and ensured that everyone was feeling confident and their best for my wedding day. Katie provided a detailed schedule for her and her assistants to keep the morning…
I got married in August 2025 at The Venue at Birchwood in Spring Hill and absolutely LOVED working with the One10 Beauty Team! They were so easy to work with and kept everything running smoothly, getting all of the girls done right on time. Everyone in my bridal party was obsessed with their hair and makeup, and it…
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.