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 private lessons
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Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 11 customers reviewed a private lessons 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 “Private lessons” (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 private lessons
Berry Hill BeautyThere is no better team for your wedding day! MHD beauty was a pleasure to work with from the very first day. Madison is incredibly talented and I highly recommend her for you bridal hair and makeup. No one has made me feel as beautiful as she did on that day! Every member of the team was kind, caring, thoughtful,…
Berry Hill BeautyMy daughter bought me a makeup lesson for my 55th birthday with Madison of MHD. My make-up skills definitley needed updates. I had such a great time. Madison is so sweet and smart and makes you feel completely comfortable. I learned so much in my lesson and my skills have been updated to the times, rather than…
Berry Hill BeautyMy daughter had a private make up lesson with Kathryn. She loved it. She said Kathryn really worked with her to help her do make up that fit her style and personality and makeup for different occasions.
Berry Hill BeautyMadison 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…
Berry Hill BeautyMadison was super sweet and very helpful in teaching my daughter how to correctly apply makeup and in finding the right colors to match her skin tone. She left with all the tools she needed to be successful at home applying makeup.
Berry Hill BeautyI had an amazing experience. I have ALOT of hair and she taught me how to handle every bit of it. It looked AMAZING in the end! She made sure that I understood everything and went through everything step by step. I definitely will be coming back for more lessons. I highly recommend her AND her products!
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.