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 wedding hair & make-up
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Sandra Michelle Artistry (Hemet) — 4 customers reviewed a wedding hair & make-up 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 “Wedding hair & make-up” (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 wedding hair & make-up
Sandra Michelle ArtistryI am not exaggerating when I say that Michelle SAVED MY WEDDING!!! Due to a last minute positive covid test, my hairstylist was not able to work my wedding. My planner reached out to Michelle and by some miracle she was free on a Saturday in June. She came to my rescue immediately and got on the phone with me two…
Sandra Michelle ArtistrySandra Michelle Artistry was definitely the best decision I made for my wedding day! Going through the trial appointment she immediately knew my makeup and hair vibe just from looking at my Instagram. She was able to execute the exact look I wanted after I showed her some Pinterest inspiration. The day of the…
Sandra Michelle ArtistryAbsolutely best experience ever! Michelle was able to help me at the very last minute on my daughter hair and make up for prom ! I can't tell you how much I appreciated her help and service she offered me ! She saved my day! Thank you! Highly recommend to anyone!
Sandra Michelle ArtistryAbsolutely best experience ever! Sandra was able to help me at the very last minute when my other makeup person cancelled on me the same day. She quickly was able to find her artist Jackie, who was absolutely amazing, to assist with my makeup for my pregnancy photos. I can't tell you how much I appreciated her help…
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.