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 highlighting
Clear ✕- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 7 customers reviewed a hair highlighting job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Melissa Marie Salon & Spa (Weston) — 11 customers reviewed a hair highlighting job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 4 customers reviewed a hair highlighting job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Ankerman Artistry (Hemet) — 3 customers reviewed a hair highlighting 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 “Hair highlighting” (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 highlighting
AJ did my hair yesterday and I can’t love it enough! She is very talented and takes great pride in her work. Would highly recommend her!!!
Amanda did a great job with my hair! She took the inspiration photo and recreated it perfectly! I’m obsessed! Highly recommend
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…
Minnie nails my hair every.single.time! I went in and we talked and I showed her photos of what I was looking for and she made it happen seamlessly. She is the best!
JoEllen and Chloe were magicians with my hair! I gave a pretty vague photo to let them work with and I have never had a better blonde IN MY LIFE!! I was so happy that I teared up with how beautiful my hair looked. Phenomenal work and team, thank you!
I have been going to Melissa for over 3 years and she has repaired my hair unbelievably.!! She is wonderful as far as asking what you want, how you want it done. Cut and Color is exceptional. And heathy!! The Head Spa is amazing. I will go nowhere else!
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.