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 eyeliners
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Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics & Microblading (Nashville) — 13 customers reviewed a eyeliners job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Eyeliners” (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 eyeliners
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…I have thought about doing this for years and kept putting it off. Now at age 68, I find it harder to see to apply eyeliner that looks good and my hand is not as steady as it once was. So I treated myself to permanent eyeliner and I so wish I had not waited so long! What a difference in so many ways! I look more…
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…I truly cannot say enough good things about my experiences at Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics. I had three separate services done by Tonya. She is absolutely the best! She listens to what you want done and then performs the service expertly. She is a true professional in every way. She made me feel totally…
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…I got my eyeliner tattooed both upper and lower and I absolutely love it. Tonya Walls was my permanent makeup Artist . The place was clean and sanitized and has a nice vibe. Tonya has a gentle touch and a perfectionist style. The pain was minimal and I was more relaxed then I thought I would be. My eyeliner…
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…Tonya was professional, nice and very accommodating. I was skeptical about getting my permanent Eyeliner and Eyebrow done. She took her time. I had to do 2 follow up. She was nice and gentle. I feel save with her and she is also a nurse. I will definitely go back for more services. Thanks Tonya and the crews at Jeanette Wirz Permanente Cosmetic.
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…Jeanette came highly recommended and I had seen her work so I knew she would do a great job. I had already been to another permanent makeup artist who did a terrible job. I’m very happy I found Jeanette!! She did my eyeliner and microbladed brows. I’m a natural redhead and she made a custom color for my brows. They…
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…I was seen by Jennifer Wilken, she did my eyebrows Bladed/shaded She was very professional and very nice, she understood my delima with my eyebrows, I was very comfortable with her so that I went back and had my bottom eyeliner done. Thank you Jennifer for your work and good conversation , I will be seeing you this…
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 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.