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 services
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Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 15 customers reviewed a bridal services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120.
One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 30 customers reviewed a bridal services job here and gave it 4.83★ on average; 93% were 5★, 3% were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Bridal services” (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 services
One10 Beauty HouseOne10 did my bridal hair, my spray tan, and my bridesmaids’ hair and makeup for my wedding last week, and I was thrilled with the results. Everyone looked flawless, and the stylists were kind, professional, and timely. One10 was very responsive when corresponding to book the wedding and to schedule trials. Savannah…
Berry Hill BeautyMy lead stylist Kirsten and the whole team was so amazing! They listened to what everyone in my bridal party wanted and did a beautiful job in giving each of the girls exactly what they asked for. They made the morning of the wedding easy and stress free.
One10 Beauty HouseOn 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,…
One10 Beauty HouseI 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…
Berry Hill BeautyHighly recommend Madison and the MHD team! They are professional and so great to work with. Love love loved my wedding look!
Berry Hill BeautyI had the absolute BEST experience working with MHD Beauty for my wedding festivities! From the very beginning, the team communicated promptly and clearly. I use MHD for a variety of services throughout the duration of my engagement/wedding: wedding day hair & makeup, bridal party hair, spray tans, eyebrow waxes,…
Price list: what each job costs
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| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Glam UpExperts Score 82💲Best value
State College of Beauty Culturevalue better than 96% of peers🛠️Best workmanship
Leanna Marie Artistrycraft better than 96%🛡️Most reliableGlam Up0% 1–2★ in 2 years📈Rising star
Claudia’s Magic Beauty Salon5.00★ in the last 12 months💬Most responsive ownerOne10 Beauty Housereplies to 100% of 1–3★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.