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 photography makeup
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Beauty By K2 (Nashville) — 3 customers reviewed a photography makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Pink Mantis Beauty (Nashville) — 4 customers reviewed a photography makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 3 customers reviewed a photography 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 “Photography 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 photography makeup
Pink Mantis BeautyBEAUTIFUL!! Cannot be happier with the quality of work or service provided. 10/10 recommend!
Beauty By K2Katie is always so detailed oriented and personable! She keeps up with what MY skin needs and offers the most personalized experience and services. My brows are always so clean and full, and my skin glows after each visit with her. Loyal customer!!!
Berry Hill BeautyMHD did my hair and makeup for a photo shoot and did a stellar job! I would definitely recommend their services!
Beauty By K2Katie did my makeup for my engagement photos and will be my hair and makeup artist for my wedding this coming Fall. Booking with her for both occasions was such a breeze! Was very impressed with how quickly she would get back to me for scheduling as well as answer any questions I had. She did such a beautiful job…
Pink Mantis BeautyAbsolutely loved having her do my hair and makeup for my senior pictures. She did exactly what I wanted and made the entire experience so fun and relaxed!! 10/10 would recommend her!!
Beauty By K2I had the opportunity to be a part a photo shoot and do some modeling for a beauty brand. Coming into it I was super nervous, Katie was AMAZING, made me feel comfortable, beautiful, and at ease. She is a true professional, and master at her craft!!!; strongly reccommend
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.