Bridesmaids hair/make up

I would get a per person quote, then ask each BM if they want to get theirs done (and they have to pay for it). If enough want theirs done, then book it and they are responsible for themselves because it's optional. If not, you'll have to go to a salon. Also, splitting evenly doesn't make sense because typically bridal hair and makeup costs a lot more than bridesmaids hair and makeup so I'd ask your stylist what they charge per person instead. I paid for all my BM & mom's HAMU but I know that isn't in everyone's budget. I have been a BM in two weddings, both times HAMU was $150 and it was optional. I opted in both times.

I think your girls will appreciate you paying for them to look beautiful. It's a nice gesture for the bride to make. However, you could pay for one service and ask them to pay for the other. I plan to pay for my 7 bridesmaids' makeup, but they're paying for their own hair.

Given that I'm not having a bachelorette weekend or making them fly out for my shower, and all my girls have to pay for is their $99 dress, I think it's perfectly reasonable to have them cover their own hair costs. I think you can consider what other costs your bridesmaids have, and then decide accordingly on what you can pay for beautywise. Good luck!

If you are asking that they get their hair and makeup done professionally then etiquette says you need to pay for it. Now if you are okay with giving them the option for professional or doing it their selves then they will be responsible for costs.

I didn't require anything so when I asked all my girls what they would want they each got their own costs based on what they chose to have done. this allowed them to choose what was in their budget and if they wanted it done professionally. All my girls opted for professional hair and makeup and I don't think any of them were more than $100 in total before tip (except my sister who wanted air brush).

Etiquette says brides aren't technically suppose to ask their bridesmaids to pay for their hair & makeup. I personally feel, within reason, it's not TERRIBLE to ask...

They say that if you want everyone to be professionally done, the bride should pay. I know weddings get super expensive, even for bridesmaids so for me it was very important to keep their costs low. All their dresses were under $75 (that they paid for) & I have purchased their shoes & accessories (the accessories will double as their thank you gift). Because I kept everything so low cost wise I just honestly straight up asked what they wanted to do. I only have three bridesmaids - one of them is my future sister in law who is currently a starving college student lol so on the low down we are paying for her services, one of my bridesmaids does great with hair & make up so she has decided to do her own and has offered to help others, and my third one is still deciding if she wants the bridesmaid to do it or have it professionally done (with her paying).

I think another factor is knowing your friends/family financial predicament. If you know it would be a little of a struggle for them to save/pay, I wouldn't ask.

I don't see there being anything wrong with asking your girls if they don't mind chipping in for themselves if you're on a tight budget (like myself and future hubby). My one bridesmaid is just doing her own makeup because even without it, she has perfect skin and a beautiful face. I'm 20 years old trying to pay for majority of my wedding myself along with a little help from the fiance and my family. So I'm just paying for myself. I'm not conceited or just trying to hog my own money, but they're my best friends and they understand where I'm coming from. If they truly care about you and you give them a big enough heads up, again, I see nothing wrong with asking them to help.