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 treatments
Clear ✕- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 25 customers reviewed a hair treatments job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 5 customers reviewed a hair treatments job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hair treatments” (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 treatments
Hivi did an amazing trial run with me and was very open to my feedback while also providing the direction that I needed. Because of that, I couldn’t have been happier with my hair and makeup on my wedding day! She and her team showed up on time and were a calming presence for me, my family, and bridesmaids while…
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 always have such a great experience at One10! My stylist does an amazing job with my color and cut — my hair has never been healthier since coming to see her. I’ve also had skin services, and the estheticians are phenomenal! The custom facial leaves my skin looking so fresh and glowy — I absolutely love it.…
Berry Hill Beauty is one of those places that just gets it. The entire team is so good at what they do and the energy in there makes you actually want to come back, not just for your hair but for the experience. Laura has built something really special. You can tell she cares about the details, the team, and the…
I had a fabulous experience working with the team, my wedding stylist was Kati and she did such an amazing job on my wedding hair & makeup. From the trail session to the big day I could not of been more satisfied. Anytime I meet a future Bride I always recommend her and the team.
Loved the cleanliness of this saloon and the people! Got a blow out from Ashley and being someone with curly hair she did an amazing job! Highly recommend her for anyone who has curly hair/gets highlights😇
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.