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 special occasion makeup
Clear ✕- Beauty By K2 (Nashville) — 7 customers reviewed a special occasion makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- Pink Mantis Beauty (Nashville) — 9 customers reviewed a special occasion makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 10 customers reviewed a special occasion makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+.
- Berry Hill Beauty (Nashville) — 9 customers reviewed a special occasion makeup job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $160–180.
- Indigo Beauty Collective (Nashville) — 3 customers reviewed a special occasion 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 “Special occasion 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 special occasion makeup
On my wedding day, they listened to exactly what each of us wanted and made us all feel beautiful while still looking like ourselves. My hair and makeup stayed flawless through hours of photos, the ceremony, the reception, and plenty of dancing! I truly couldn't have asked for a better team (Skylar, Naomi, Rebecca,…
I just want to say how amazing Katie.K was. I travelled up from Ontario, Canada with no bridal trial before hand and it was such an amazing experience, she was able to do exactly what I wanted. My makeup last all day into the night in such hot weather and now I don’t want to take it off. I can’t say how highly I…
My hair and makeup look so amazing! Surpassed my expectations with your talent! Thank you again for making me glam for the CMA awards!
Leanna is a talented artist! She listened to my request for a “not too made up” look for my makeup and hair style, made suggestions, and gave me options throughout the process. I received many compliments!
I worked with Katie-Laine from IBC for our elopement - she did my hair and makeup. She was a great listener and understood what kind of look I was going for, and she executed perfectly. We did some photos outside during 100-degree heat in late July, and the hair and makeup held up flawlessly! I'd definitely…
Katie is so AMAZING! She is truly talented. The way she matched colors and blended was honestly so impressive. I didn’t have any inspo pics or anything and she perfected my hair and makeup! I looked better than I did at my own wedding. Her space is so beautiful- don’t hesitate, book Katie for all of your glam and…
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.