Bridesmaids hair and makeup??

We are paying for hair and are leaving make up to them. In weddings I’ve been in, hair has always been taken care of but make up only once (and that’s only bc they got a REALLY good deal). I think a lot of girls feel confident doing their own make up but not as much their hair. You don’t have to pay for either if you’re not requiring it. You could also make it part of their bridesmaid gift..

Typically the rule of thumb is - if you're requiring them to get hair / makeup to maintain a certain cohesive style, then you should pay for the service. However, if you're simply giving them the option to book with your stylist, then they would cover the cost themselves. Tell them they have the option to do their hair and makeup themselves or, if they want to, they can book services with your stylist / assistant on the day-of for $xx. This should make it clear that they'd have to cover the expense on their own if they do choose to have it done professionally.

Look for stylists that don't have minimum services / fee on the wedding day, or ones that have minimums that would likely be covered by you alone. That way you're not stuck needing your bridal party to partake in the services. My minimum is 4 services on the wedding day, so I'm taking a gamble that at least 2 of my girls will want either hair or makeup.

Agree that if your requiring makeup or hair or a certain look then you should pay. Else, it’s up to them. If you choose not to pay for them be up front about the cost. They may not be comfortable spending that money and some HAMU artists will only travel for a minimum number of people.
I only have 3 girls in my bridal party so I’m covering the costs of their hair and makeup as a present and way to pamper them.

We're paying for hair and makeup for everyone, but not requiring it. I asked each of them which services, if any, that they wanted and went from there. If you are having them pay for it, maybe ask each of them separately what their budget is so you have a guideline for when booking someone to try and keep it close to that.

If you aren't requiring it, then it's fine if they pay for it because it's optional for them. Since they are paying, you can't dictate what they do with their hair/makeup though either (which is pretty standard).

I personally think you should pay for it even if you're offering (definitely don't have to, i just think it's nicer) because I feel like a lot of girls will feel obligated to do it if others are even if they don't really want to spend/have the money to spend.

Regardless of who's paying, you don't get to dictate what they do with their hair or makeup (not saying you are!)

Since my girls are paying for their fairly expensive dresses and for their travel and lodging i'm paying for their HAM and getting them gifts as well. but thats really up to you.

Haven’t decided yet, but I will more than likely be paying for there hair and makeup to be getting done!
I did pick out a more expensive bridesmaid dress so it evens out

Totally fair , that's what i'm doing also, unless you have a specific hairstyle, makeup or an artist in mind that u want them to get then you're not required to pay for it.

Every bride and bridal party is different. It really depends on your dynamic for example sometimes the bridal party will pull together and purchase the plan for themselves and the bride, other times it may be the bride’s gift to her party.

What I’d say to you is, take a moment band think about your group. Really think about what you value. What do you think is overall important? I’m sure you know this but when getting quotes find out what’s included and extra. You might find a vendor who offers combination packages in your price range.