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 lip makeup
Clear ✕- Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics & Microblading (Nashville) — 6 customers reviewed a permanent lip makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Indigo Beauty Collective (Nashville) — 7 customers reviewed a permanent lip makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 6 customers reviewed a permanent lip makeup 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 lip makeup” (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 lip makeup
I was so pleased with the work of Truc. The office was very clean and her work was amazing. I had a fading bottom lip. She matched the color I wanted perfectly. She gave me a great shape and color. I highly recommend them for this procedure.
Working with MHD Beauty was everything I could've dreamed of. Kathryn was my stylist and she was so easygoing and personable. I was hesitant on what I wanted to do with hair and makeup for my wedding day, but she took her time with me and gave me plenty of options. She was flexible and made sure that I absolutely…
Indigo Beauty Collective was recommended by my wedding planner, and Katie-Lane and her staff did the make-up and hair for my wedding. They did my whole my bridal party, mother, and me (the bride). From the beginning, Katie-Lane and her assistant Kerri were timely in their communication and answered all my questions.…
Jeanette is an expert at what she does - she worked with me throughout the process to make sure I felt comfortable and liked the shapes for both my eyebrows and lips. The best part: it only takes me 5 minutes to get ready in the morning - worth every penny!
Madison is awesome! She is super talented and fun to work with. My makeup and hair always looks amazing when she does it. Anyone looking to level up their makeup application should take a private lesson with her. She teaches you step by step how to do whatever makeup look you are going for, how to highlight your…
Madison and her team were wonderful every step of the way. From my hair trial to the big day I felt so beautiful and special, just the way a bride should feel! She did the hair and makeup for both myself and my bridesmaids. I can’t recommend them enough!
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.