Budget Beauty

pollyguts

I would just like to get an idea of how much make up and hair should cost. I haven't done any research on hair yet, but the makeup artists that I have contacted charge around $75 to $100 for the trial and the $100 to $150 for the big day. This is in the New York Area. Is this normal, or high? It seems high to me. I also found someone who does a free trial, but will only discuss pricing after the free trial so I kind of feel like it's a trick. Any thoughts? I am definitely on a budget!

pollyguts

I would just like to get an idea of how much make up and hair should cost. I haven't done any research on hair yet, but the makeup artists that I have contacted charge around $75 to $100 for the trial and the $100 to $150 for the big day. This is in the New York Area. Is this normal, or high? It seems high to me. I also found someone who does a free trial, but will only discuss pricing after the free trial so I kind of feel like it's a trick. Any thoughts? I am definitely on a budget!

ssage

I think I paid $125 for makeup and it included a free trial and the makeup she used except for lipstick and powder which i purchased with her discount so i could keep that for touch ups throughout the day.  My BMs paid 75 I think.

My hair was around the same and the BMs were 65-75 i think depending on what they wanted.

mocknine

I paid:  

Makeup- $0 for trial, $200 for day of.  That did not include any touch-up products.

Hair- $75 for trial, $125 for day of.

My bridesmaids paid $85 for hair and makeup (with an additional $15 for fake eyelashes).

cocoacat609

I'm in bergen county but I'm getting married in colombia so I needed someone to teach me how to do my own make up for the weddin she only charged $50 and she stayed with me for over 2 hours because I knew nothing about makeup

JSweetieXO

I am paying $200 for my makeup and $85 for my sis...but I love this makeup artist
I have not checked into hair.

kristinanddan

I paid $40 for a trial and $95 the day of for makeup.

Hair was more - $85 for trial and $150 for the day of.

TerriandJoe

I finally booked a place!

I am paying $70 for make-up and $85 for hair. But that's at a salon. If I had a trial the price would have been the same. If you have somebody come to you, the price will be more.

mrsredmoose

Thank you for this post- it reminded me I had to call the salon to confirm pricing!

In Rockland:

Hair: was supposed to be $65 for bridesmaids and "a little more" for me, but b/c they are opening early on a Saturday, prices will be slightly higher. I just left a message at salon to figure it out.  I had two hair trials so far (finally got it right!) at $65 each.  When I looked into having someone come to my house the day of, hair prices for me were $150 (min) and $100 per bridesmaid.  I also had to guarantee 5 heads for her to travel.

Makeup: (airbrush)  $55 for my trial, $110 day of; $80 bridesmaids (tradition, airbrush $15 more)

bridaljoy

Hair: $150 for me and $100 for bridesmaids, $50 for moms (just blown out). 
Makeup: $55 trial airbrush; wedding day $110 airbrush included lashes, and $70 for bridesmaids and moms also included lashes

ssage

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_budget-beauty?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:830de517-5468-450b-bbed-8accb9961171Post:2e333373-8aaf-4c6e-8398-eee380c0ac38">Re: Budget Beauty</a>:
[QUOTE]I If you have somebody come to you, the price will be more.
Posted by TerriandJoe[/QUOTE]

I don't agree....I think it depends on who is doing your hair and makeup...some do not charge for travel...some only charge for travel if outside a certain radius. 

TerriandJoe

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-york-hudson-valley_budget-beauty?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:113Discussion:830de517-5468-450b-bbed-8accb9961171Post:72b61a27-d982-479c-91bf-ec39214f5fd5">Re: Budget Beauty</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Budget Beauty : I don't agree....I think it depends on who is doing your hair and makeup...some do not charge for travel...some only charge for travel if outside a certain radius. 
Posted by ssage[/QUOTE]
Obviously it will depend on who.

I was just pointing out that I'm traveling to a salon and the makeup is costing me  $70.

If anyone from that salon can to you , or if any of the independent makeup artists came to you, the costs that I was quoted were more than the $70.

As least that what I got from all my calls. But there might be someone out there who is less. You never know, call around and ask! GL!

Ilana331

TerriandJoe,
Sounds like you're getting a good deal!  Where are you getting your hair and makeup done?  Is the $85 for an updo?