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 spray tanning
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Beauty By K2 (Nashville) — 3 customers reviewed a spray tanning 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 spray tanning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Spray tanning” (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 spray tanning
Berry Hill BeautyI had the absolute BEST experience working with MHD Beauty for my wedding festivities! From the very beginning, the team communicated promptly and clearly. I use MHD for a variety of services throughout the duration of my engagement/wedding: wedding day hair & makeup, bridal party hair, spray tans, eyebrow waxes,…
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 BeautyI am so grateful for the whole team at Nashville Wedding Stylists. Nicole made every visit enjoyable and found the perfect spray tan shade for me. Leann listened so closely during my trial and created a makeup look that made me feel so beautiful on my wedding day. It lasted incredibly well and made me feel confident…
Beauty By K2Absolutely loved Katie for both my spray tan & wedding makeup! I will continue to refer her and use her whenever needed as she nailed it :)
Berry Hill BeautyCaanon is amazing for all wedding day needs. She has done my makeup 3 times and every time it was exactly what I wanted. She is very professional and fun. The whole team on the wedding day was amazing at their work. All my bridesmaids, mom and mother in law looked amazing. Would absolutely recommend MHD beauty in…
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.