Who pays for the bridesmaid H&mu?

Some brides have very specific direction on their bridal party's hairstyle and how they want their makeup to look (i.e. they want everyone to have a similar cohesive look). This is just my opinion, but in those cases I think the bride should pay for hair and makeup since it is unlikely the bridal party could achieve that look on their own. In cases where the bride lets each attendant choose her own hairstyle and makeup, then i think they should pay for it themselves if they choose since they still have the option to do it themselves if they want. Just my opinion

I told my bridesmaids that I can arrange for a hair and makeup person to show up if they wanted it, but they would be paying for it. I didn't have a specific hairdo or make up that I wanted them to have. I would have loved to pay for them but I just couldn't afford it. I already bought them so much and rented the airbnb we all stayed in to get ready together. They appreciated that and didn't mind. (Also my best friend, that was a bridesmaid, is a cosmetologist, she helped out) So that was nice of her. So I think unless you have a specific look that you want them to have, they should pay for it.

I told my girls they could choose whatever hair and makeup style they wanted because I really didn’t care and just wanted them to do whatever made them feel beautiful and comfortable.


However, I also didn’t want them stressing about doing their own makeup and hair— I just wanted them to be able to relax that morning and have fun so we paid for it.
I’ve heard of brides telling their bridesmaids how to do their hair and makeup, and it that’s the case— you definitely should pay for it.

I only have 3 bridesmaids so i can afford it but i had 4 or more i wouldnt hesitate to make them pay

Typically, if the bride is requiring professional hair and make up, she pays. If it's a service that's offered but up to them, it's fine to have them pay. Also, as others have said, if the bride insists on a certain look, she should pay.

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My Bridesmaids Have The Option To Get Their H&MU Done But If They Choose To They Pay For it.

As far as I know (and have personally experienced), bridesmaids pay for their own hair and makeup. But this is one of those areas where it's really all about your preference and what your bridesmaids are comfortable with. if you want a very specific thing or somewhere they can't afford, you can pay for it (it can be a bridal party gift), but if you give them direction as to what you want (hair down, up, etc.), and give them the option to get it done with you at the salon, or do it themselves, they can pay for it. I have always paid for my own hair and makeup and my bridesmaids paid for themselves. one wedding I was in, i was the only person who went with the bride to get my hair done though. So really whatever you and your bridesmaids are comfortable with.

Generally, if the bride is going for a specific look with hair/makeup of her bridesmaids, then the bride should cover the costs. If professional hair and makeup is optional, then the bridesmaids can pay individually to get these services done. Even though I let my girls choose whatever style they wanted, I still covered all of the hair/makeup costs, as they already spent enough money on the dresses and travel for my wedding. I have also never been asked to pay for my own hair and makeup as a bridesmaid before, so this might be a know-your-crowd thing. But if you're fine with professional hair and makeup being optional, then it's completely reasonable to ask your bridesmaids to cover these costs.

I’m not requiring a specific look for my bridesmaids but my hair/makeup artist had a minimum service to meet. In order to meet that, my girls would have to have their hair done so I’m paying for it. They will still do their own makeup though! I felt bad telling them they had to pay for their own hair just so I could meet a service minimum