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 tanning
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One10 Beauty House (Nashville) — 10 customers reviewed a tanning job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $180–200.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “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 tanning
One10 Beauty HouseOne10 did my bridal hair, my spray tan, and my bridesmaids’ hair and makeup for my wedding last week, and I was thrilled with the results. Everyone looked flawless, and the stylists were kind, professional, and timely. One10 was very responsive when corresponding to book the wedding and to schedule trials. Savannah…
One10 Beauty HouseI’ve been coming to One10 for almost 5 years. I love all of the girls here. They’re so talented and professional! From highlights and color to makeup and glam hair, they’ve got it all. You can even get facials and custom spray tans. It’s a one stop shop for all things beauty!
One10 Beauty HouseI HIGHLY recommend One10 Beauty for wedding hair and makeup services! We had them do hair and makeup at our wedding for the bride, MOB, MOG, aunts, grandmas, and the flower girl! I cannot express enough how AMAZING their team is! They made getting ready that day so special and fun! Their team is also very…
One10 Beauty HouseOne10 has been so great to work with. I have had different services done here and they have all been great. I can’t wait to work with them again for my wedding hair and makeup!
One10 Beauty HouseI always get a spray tan before every vacation and I’ve gone to One10 four or five times now and it’s just by far my favorite pray tan I’ve gotten in Nashville. The tan lasts and the staff is very kind!
One10 Beauty HouseI wish there was an option for 10 stars! I booked hair, makeup, and spray tan services for my wedding. Sabrina did my makeup, Joellen did my hair, and Savannah did my spray tan. Each one of these women did a phenomenal job and went above and beyond to make me feel special on my wedding day. I seriously don’t know…
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 ownerOne10 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.