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Beginner October 2020

Bridesmaids: Pay for their hair or makeup?

J, on February 5, 2020 at 3:41 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 14
I’m thinking of paying for my bridesmaids’ hair or makeup, but not both due to my budget restraints. Between hair and makeup, which would you rather get professionally done?


(Note: I’d give my bridesmaids the option to have the other one professionally done too, but they would pay for it themselves)
Thank you!

14 Comments

Latest activity by Don, on February 6, 2020 at 12:06 AM
  • Kelly
    Champion October 2018
    Kelly ·
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    I paid for one service for my girls and let them choose. Some girls chose hair and some chose makeup.
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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
    Amber ·
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    I would rather have my hair done personally, but I don't wear very much makeup. I would just ask each individual bridesmaid which one they'd prefer Smiley smile

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I agree with PP that you should let them choose. I personally would prefer to have my hair done because I feel like it’s more obvious in bridal party photos than makeup. Bridesmaids don’t typically have close ups.
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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
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    I would let each of your girls choose which one they want if possible.

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  • Carlette
    Dedicated August 2020
    Carlette ·
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    I would say maybe take care of the most expensive of the two. Luckily I will be doing my bridesmaids hair (to keep costs low), so I will ask them to pay for their makeup.
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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2020
    Kelsey ·
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    I would rather have my hair done. But if you can let them choose which one that would be great as well!

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I'd also prefer hair
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I'd let them pick which one in case they prefer to do one themselves! I'd rather have my hair done because I have ZERO ability to do my own. But I'd probably pay to have my makeup done too. Out of all my bridesmaids, all (9) had their hair done and 7 had their makeup done (the other 2 wanted to do their own). Out of the 3 mom's, 2 had their hair done and all 3 had their makeup done.

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
    Gen ·
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    Definitely hair. Most people can do decent makeup on their own, but if you want a hairstyle more elaborate than just basic curls or basic straightening... most people can’t do that unless they’re professional
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  • Grace
    Savvy November 2019
    Grace ·
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    I say hair too. Half of my bridesmaids got their hair done at a salon, the rest did their own hair and everyone did their own make-up.

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  • Kaitlyn
    Devoted October 2020
    Kaitlyn ·
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    I mean personally I feel like i can do my makeup better than my own hair
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  • Caitlin
    Devoted June 2021
    Caitlin ·
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    Personally, I would do hair! Or give them the option (:
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  • Alisa
    Devoted October 2021
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    I gave my bridesmaids options. My makeup lady is a family friend so I am willing to pay for theirs. The hair is a bit more expensive so I agreed to pay for half and they all agreed, which came out to $35 each which is still really good.
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  • Don
    Super February 2021
    Don ·
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    I'd give them the choice, but I would prefer the hair!
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