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 permanent eyeliner
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Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics & Microblading (Nashville) — 8 customers reviewed a permanent eyeliner 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 “Permanent eyeliner” (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 permanent eyeliner
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…This is something I have been wanting to do for years. Honestly, I was just scared. Mayte was so patient with me listening to every thought and concern I had. I couldn’t be anymore pleased with the outcome. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Thank you Mayte for making this such a wonderful experience! I am so…
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…Jennifer Wilken is amazing! I have been working with her over the past few years restoring the appearance of my eyeliner and eyebrows after losing my facial hair from the moisturizing product Clinique I bought from Macy's. Jennifer did such an amazing job and has given me my confidence back. I highly recommend her!
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…I am extremely pleased with my permanent eye liner!! Jeanette gave me just what I asked for!
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…Jeanette made this so easy and explained everything thoroughly. Made my first “tattoo” experience great.
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…I’ve been a client of Jeanette since 2017. I had have several of her services and I’m always pleased with the outcome. She is incredible at her craft and I trust her completely. She has gift and I highly recommend any of her services.
Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics…Highly recommend them for permanent make-up, especially Mayte. Very pleased with the personal service and the beautiful outcome.
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Glam UpExperts Score 82💲Best value
State College of Beauty Culturevalue better than 96% of peers🛠️Best workmanship
Leanna Marie Artistrycraft better than 96%🛡️Most reliableGlam Up0% 1–2★ in 2 years📈Rising star
Claudia’s Magic Beauty Salon5.00★ in the last 12 months💬Most responsive owner
One10 Beauty Housereplies to 100% of 1–3★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.