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 makeup services
Clear ✕- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 42 customers reviewed a makeup services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Glam Up (Nashville) — 12 customers reviewed a makeup services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $120–140.
- Pink Mantis Beauty (Nashville) — 14 customers reviewed a makeup services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- V Beauty House Skin & Makeup Studio (Weston) — 12 customers reviewed a makeup services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120.
- Xthetics (Weston) — 5 customers reviewed a makeup services job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Makeup services” (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 makeup services
Mikki did an amazing job on my wedding day makeup! She was very organized, friendly, and focused. She made me and all my girls look incredible. I highly recommend her to any bride!
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…
Xammie was absolutely amazing to work with! I am so grateful she was able to do my makeup and my bridesmaids’ makeup. From the moment I reached out to her, she was kind, professional, and informative. As someone who had never had my makeup done before but is also particular about how my makeup looks, Xammie made the…
Hannah did my hair and makeup for a business photoshoot I had recently, and it came out absolutely perfect — exactly how I envisioned it! She was so sweet, personable, and truly listened to everything I wanted, as well as what I didn’t want. I highly recommend booking with her for any of your hair and makeup needs,…
I absolutely love this little gem of a place. I scheduled a makeup lesson with Maggie, and she did such an amazing job teaching what works for me. She paid great attention to detail and provided helpful tips when applying. After only one lesson I feel confident that I can do my own makeup for engagement photos now!…
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.…
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.