Bridesmaids paying for their own hair?

I'm paying for everything except the dress (but it was only $22). But most of them declined the hair/makeup because they have their own style. Have you considered asking your bridesmaids what they prefer? Do they prefer to do their own hair/makeup or do they need a stylist?

If you're all struggling students, they'll understand if you can't afford hair/makeup from a professional which can cost a lot of money.

I feel like what you’ve paid for already is extremely generous, especially given your financial situation. For me, if I’m asked to be a bridesmaid and say “yes,” I am also saying yes to the cost involved! I personally would not expect any of my expenses as a bridesmaid to be covered. Can you just make the hair styling optional? If they want their hair done professionally they pay for it, otherwise have them style their own hair?

I paid for either hair or makeup for my bridesmaids. I would just make it optional for them.

I paid only because I was able to afford it. Also, because they were my three daughters, my niece and myself. I left the made of honor to pay herself because she can also afford it. If you cannot do it, then let them know because you are not obligated.

Everyone can always do their own hair and makeup. I think that would be fine.

If you require them to do it, you should pay. If it is optional then if they decide to use it, they should pay.

I told my bridesmaids I'm probably doing my own hair (just have someone help me curl/check the back of my head) so they're on their own too. I didn't word it exactly like that but you get it haha. I might end up asking a friend that does hair if she could just do a little front braid and then a neat bun and then maybe pay her to do my Mom's hair because she doesn't get to get her hair done much.

If you require it you have to pay for it. The BM can do own hair.

My FH and I are paying for our wedding parties lodging (we rented a 9 bedroom cabin for us to all stay in). Theybare responsible for getting to the wedding, their attire and any pampering hair and makeup. I've been pretty lax when it comes to styles so they all got their own dresses they liked as long as they are all navy and shoes, accessories and hair and makeup are completely up to them and hair and makeup I'm not requiring at all.

Since Im having everyone travel, Im giving them the option to do hair and make up. If they do it, its out of their pocket, if they dont, thats totally ok too. Trust me, your bridesmaids wont let themselves look like ragamuffins lol.

If my BMs want professional hair and makeup, they’ll have to pay for it themselves. I’m not requiring it because my budget just doesn’t allow for it.

You are way too nice. in my opinion if they couldn’t handle the financial responsibility of being a bridesmaid then they shouldn’t have agreed. That being said you’re being very generous and they should be paying for their own hair, makeup, dress, travel, shoes, etc.

All of my girls paid for their own dresses. I faced a similar HMUA situation though when it became clear that not all of my maids felt that hair and makeup were an essential part of the day. (I personally would love everyone to share the same experience of getting pampered). I ended up explaining to them how I felt about it and what it meant for me to share the experience and they all ended up going for it.

I gave my bridesmaids the option to chose their own dress in the color I gave them. They all bought it at different store at their comfortable price, one even got it at tjmax and the dress was gorgeous. I never enforced anything on them so I simply asked them if they wanted to get hair and make up done but it wasn’t a requirement but I didn’t pay for the cost. All the weddings I have been a bridesmaid I have pay for all my expenses, dress, shoes, make up and hair. I did got my girls a nice present because they did spend some money on my wedding and I was very grateful for them and all their help.

I wish I could have pay for everything for all of them but we are paying a wedding as is so I’m sure they understand and I can’t wait to do for them the same the did for me.

I'm not paying for their hair. I also left the option of what they want to do up to them.

They paid for their dresses and I'm letting them choose whether or not to get their hair and makeup done. If they choose to get it done, I will cover the cost that the HMU people charge for travel and they will pay to actually get it done.

My bridesmaids are all paying for their own actually. It's largely because they're also all low maintenance so they're not really doing much

I am purchasing my girls makeup from the Laura mercier line and hiring a LM ARTIST. I also am a LM artist. The cost of the makeup alone is expensive so their dress and hair is on them.

If you are requiring them to get their hair professionally done, then you pay for it. If you tell them "hey this is available to you but it will be at your own cost" then that leaves it up to them.