What is the etiquette on hair/makeup for the bridesmaids? Should i pay for it?

If you’re requiring it, you’re responsible. If it’s optional, they can pay.

If you want their hair and makeup done a certain way then yes you provide it. But I just asked all my bridesmaids that their hair be half up half down I wasn't picky on braids or twists or anything like that or straight or curly. Makeup I don't care about either. I did suggest to everyone that one of my friends that does hair and makeup would be there and I let them know prices so they had the option to pay someone to do it if they prefer but I personally did not pay for them all

The rules for this one are pretty clear: If you insist on your 'maids having their hair/makeup done then you foot the bill. If you're unsure of what's included in the bridesmaid packages with your MUA then you can ask, but when I was a 'maid in a wedding last May, we got full faces and eyelashes. It is a serious no-no to demand your bridesmaids fork over the cash to get professional makeup for YOUR wedding after they've already paid for thier dresses/jewlery/shoes/travel/etc.

I’m in the same boat! I decided to pay for myself and then let the girls decide if they wanted to add on either hair or makeup or both. I know not all of them are in a place financially to be able to do that so I wanted to give them the option to do their own. I believe the etiquette is that if the bride wants them to have very specific hair or makeup, the bride should offer to pay. My beauty vendor has a minimum so I asked how many services are needed to meet it, asked the girls who thought they might want it, and then booked. You could also include mothers, step mothers, grandmothers, house party, other special guests, etc!

I am paying for my girls hair, and my MOH is doing everyone’s makeup. I might do a few girls makeup I don’t mind doing it as long as Im ready and everything is going smoothly.

Well i'm doing my own makeup and probably my moms , as for my bridesmaids if they want to book a mua then they can pay for it , only if u want a specific artist for them u have to pay , otherwise if you don't require them to get professional makeup then nope

I gave my girls option of getting hair, makeup, or both done. Most picked both, but one is going to do her own makeup. I had to pay a 50% down payment to hold the appointment slots, which I paid and will be part of their gift.

I am paying for my own and giving my bridesmaids the options to get it done but told them it would be at their own cost. That way if they want to pay the money they can.

If you are making it a requirement that they have their hair professionally done, then you should pay for it. If it is optional then they are responsible for the cost. For my wedding, I hired a hair and makeup artist. It was 100% their choice if they wanted either service so if they elected to have one, both or neither then they paid for it.

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This! If you want to pay, I think it's a very nice offer if it's in budget. But if not, no worries!

Mine did their own but I always offered to help pay if they needed