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 hairstyling
Clear ✕- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 63 customers reviewed a hairstyling job here and gave it 4.97★ on average; 98% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Indigo Beauty Collective (Nashville) — 25 customers reviewed a hairstyling job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 52 customers reviewed a hairstyling job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Pink Mantis Beauty (Nashville) — 17 customers reviewed a hairstyling job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Glam Up (Nashville) — 7 customers reviewed a hairstyling job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $120–140.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling” (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 hairstyling
Amazing experience! From the trial, to a complementary hair blowout for the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding hair and makeup, everything was perfect! So attentive and very talented! Hannah M and Hannah B were the best!!
I went to this Salon on Friday May 29th. I got a highlight for my birthday with the stylist, Maggie. Maggie did a wonderful job. I had a wonderful experience and it made my birthday even greater. Also, I was present in this salon for the bang trim comment below. I witnessed the altercation first hand and can verify…
I got married in August 2025 at The Venue at Birchwood in Spring Hill and absolutely LOVED working with the One10 Beauty Team! They were so easy to work with and kept everything running smoothly, getting all of the girls done right on time. Everyone in my bridal party was obsessed with their hair and makeup, and it…
We had the best experience with our bridal hair and makeup trial! Amazing care from Taylor and Morgan ! So attentive ! We can’t wait for the big day !
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!
We used Berry Hill Beauty for our wedding and loved our experience with them. We could pick which services we wanted and it was very customizable. The stylists and artists did great work and everyone loved the hair and makeup they got done! I did a bridal hair and makeup trial and the artist who did my makeup was…
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.