Hey Lipstick Boss!
The question I get asked the most by Bridal Makeup Artists is “How much should I charge for wedding makeup?”
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly spent over $13,000 for hair and makeup on her wedding day.
The Bridal Beauty Industry is a Billion Dollar Industry – You deserve your piece of the pie!
Here is the “industry average” for traditional bridal makeup applications:
For the BRIDE, rates range from $85-$125, depending on the complexity of the makeup application.
BRIDESMAIDS have a lower cost than the bride and can average between $50 and $100.
In addition to the initial wedding makeup, sometimes BRIDES request that you remain on-site to provide touch-up services.
(I offer a set rate for FULL-DAY services. For example, $50 per hour after the initial application costs.)
What about TRIALS, TRAVEL EXPENSES & TOUCH UP SERVICES?
Trials, travel expenses and Touch-up services are in addition to the wedding makeup application.
NOW I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU….
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Kisses!
Nancy
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