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 hair coloring
Clear ✕- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 8 customers reviewed a hair coloring job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $80–100.
- Melissa Marie Salon & Spa (Weston) — 15 customers reviewed a hair coloring job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Ankerman Artistry (Hemet) — 5 customers reviewed a hair coloring job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Haven Hair Lounge (Hemet) — 5 customers reviewed a hair coloring job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $160–180.
- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 12 customers reviewed a hair coloring job here and gave it 4.67★ on average; 92% were 5★, 8% were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hair coloring” (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 hair coloring
This place and staff are phenomenal. Always delivers top tier service. Taylor is an amazing stylist all around. Thank you so much for making my self care day perfect!!
this place was absolutely amazing! such good vibes and everyone was very nice and polite! Molly did such a good job on my hair and gave me exactly what i wanted!
Sarah is absolutely amazing!! She’s been my stylist consistently for 7+years. The only reason she’s not now is because I moved 😞 I love her so much though that I will probably still schedule with her when I’m in CA, ha! She’s awesome at her craft and I trust her work wholeheartedly. She’s thoughtful and her studio…
My first time visiting and I cannot say enough amazing things about one10 beauty! Everyone was so friendly and helpful! I felt heard for the first time by a stylist when I was trying to explain what I was wanting for my color. The results exceeded my expectations! Anna is the sweetest, kindest and incredibly…
I had a wonderful experience! My stylist Chloe listened to exactly what I wanted, paid attention to detail, and made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment. I absolutely love my hair and will definitely be back!
Anna is amazing! She’s so sweet, does an amazing job with thick hair, and is excellent with blondes and brunettes and all the colors. Will always recommend my girl to anyone and everyone! She also does an excellent spray tan!
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.