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 clean makeup
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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Clean 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 clean makeup
Indigo Beauty CollectiveI had a really wonderful experience with Indigo, specifically Cat. I'm not a hair and makeup person, and wanted a very natural glow for my wedding. During the trial, my hair was great but I really didn't love the makeup. Afterward, I communicated with the Indigo team via their portal and sent new inspiration photos.…
Leanna Marie ArtistryShe’s the absolute best!! She was able to follow every single demand of mine and used my inspiration photos really well. I wanted a very natural bridal look and I loved the results. I had a rather large wedding party so she brought 2 more girls who were also amazing!! 100% recommend.
Indigo Beauty CollectiveI had an AMAZING experience with Indigo Beauty Collective when I used them for my October wedding! They were so helpful throughout the whole process, professional, and timely. We had a lot of services done on my wedding day (bridal HMU, mothers, eight bridesmaids, flower girl) and Cat, Dani, Sonya, and Nan got it…
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| 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 workmanshipLeanna 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 owner
One10 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.