Makeup Artist Cost

I am paying $90 pp for makeup not including tip. All quotes I received were between $80-$120. Since she's not a pro I think $40-60 pp would be reasonable? I am just guessing though.

My makeup is $95 for me and $75 for BMs, mothers, etc. That's pretty average in my area.

Mine is $85!

I spoke with several different makeup artists and hairstyles before selecting one. We went with the 2nd cheapest. I liked them the best out of everyone we talked to. I have included the breakdown below. None of the costs include a tip, but do include tax.

Bride's Makeup - $85.00

Bridesmaids/Mother of Bride - $65.00

Flower Girls - $35.00+

Application of false lashes - $20.00

My hair and makeup is $180 I think. My BM makeup is $70 per girl for just makeup.

Here's the way I see it - if she were a professional, you would pay her a professional rate. Since she is not, you should pay her something fair, but a little less. I wouldn't expect to get paid the same amount of money for modeling clothes as a model would, because I'm not a professional model. Or I wouldn't charge an arm and a leg if I baked a cake because I'm not a professional baker.

People who do hair and makeup for a living went to school for it and paid a LOT of money to get certified. They are sanitary and they guarantee their work. That's what you're paying for. I think it's fantastic that you want to pay her something fair. If she doesn't give you a price point, just choose something middle ground - less than what a professional makes but more than what you'd pay your mom. LOL.