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 haircut
Clear ✕- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 49 customers reviewed a haircut job here and gave it 4.92★ on average; 98% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Michael William Salon (Hemet) — 36 customers reviewed a haircut job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120.
- Euphoria Salon Nashville (Nashville) — 54 customers reviewed a haircut job here and gave it 4.91★ on average; 96% were 5★, 2% were 1–2★. Most paid $60–80.
- Sapphire Salon (Weston) — 24 customers reviewed a haircut job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 96% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 12 customers reviewed a haircut 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 “Haircut” (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 haircut
Madi is seriously the best!! I’ve gone to her for everything from blowouts and haircuts to going blonde, going brunette, and everything in between, and I couldn’t recommend her more. She always listens to what I want, makes me feel so comfortable, and does such an amazing job every single time. You can tell how much…
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.…
I’ve been bringing my son to Michael Williams for many years, and I’ve been a loyal customer throughout that time. I highly recommend Michael and his staff to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust. They always go above and beyond and are incredibly accommodating with my hectic schedule, making sure my son…
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!!!
Madi personally does my hair, and I have never had a stylist take the time to truly understand what I want, what I don’t want, and any concerns I have. She’s so sweet and gentle, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and their hair. She also takes the time to explain, give advice for my hair when I…
I love this Salon!! Michael has been wonderful getting my hair healthy and the color and highlights very even and natural looking. My hair has been so healthy and I get so many compliments!! The salon itself is so nice and decorated so cute and has a fresh trendy vibe! The other stylists are so nice and the vibe…
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.