Too much to charge for updo??

kstirton · August 2012

I have a hair/make up trial coming up with a company that I'm really excited about. This will be my second hair trial, and I'm getting closer to the big day so my options are getting slimmer! This person charges $55 per updo ... do you think this is unreasonable to ask of the bridesmaids? Being that I have 6 bridesmaids alone, I just cannot afford to pay for everyone.

rsanna · August 2012

Yes it is unreasonable. If you want their hair done in a updo then you should pay for it. You can give them the option and tell them how much it costs, though.

aerinpegadrak · August 2012

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[QUOTE]I have a hair/make up trial coming up with a company that I'm really excited about. This will be my second hair trial, and I'm getting closer to the big day so my options are getting slimmer! This person charges $55 per updo ... do you think this is unreasonable to ask of the bridesmaids? Being that I have 6 bridesmaids alone, I just cannot afford to pay for everyone.
Posted by kstirton[/QUOTE]

I think I maybe paid $40/person for my stylist, and that was by far the cheapest rate I could find. Most of them were around or above what you were quoted.

If you can't afford to pay for it, I'd pass along her info and say, "This is who I'm using and this is what she charges. If you're going to be doing something else for your hair, just let me know." You cannot require them to use this stylist, or to use any professional stylist, unless you foot the bill.

libby2483 · August 2012

The salon that I am using charges $25 for a blowout, $65 for an updo, and $30 for make-up. This was actually much less than some salons in the area, so I really think that cost can vary greatly with area. Two of my bridesmaids are getting updos, one is getting a blowout, and three are just doing their own hair.

If you require your girls to get an updo at this salon (or any updo at all), it is your obligation to pay for that. If you just say, "I'm getting my hair done at X Salon. You are welcome to join me, but you can also feel free to go to a different salon or style your own hair in the way that you choose. Please let me know if you would like me to book you an appointment", then you are giving them a choice, so you are not obligated to pay. Then, they can choose whether they think $55 is too expensive or not. As a side note, it is the same thing with shoes. If you require your BMs to wear a certain pair of shoes, you pay. If you just say, wear any black/brown/silver shoes, they pay for their own.

banana468 · August 2012

It's not reasonable to ask your BMs to spend any amount on their hair.

BUT, you can make it completely optional and some may opt for it.

Summer2011Bride · August 2012

The actual price of $55/updo is really normal around here. I would consider that a reasonable price.

What is NOT reasonable is requiring your BMs to foot the bill for the updos YOU are requiring. You either need to pay for their hair styles, or let them decide if they would rather do their hair themself or get it done. If you don't require professional hair, you don't have to pay for it. But if you do, you do.

meofmanynames · August 2012

I'm paying to get my hair done and put-up. I told my bridesmaids that they can wear their hair down or half-up, and they are welcome to get theirs done as well but I wasn't paying for it since it is their decision.

mcda04 · August 2012

I'm letting my girls choose their own hairstyle. The price is not unreasonable, but they shouldn't have to pay to have their hair done for YOUR wedding.

GoodLuckBear14 · August 2012

The only way you get to decide how everyone wears their hair is if you pay to have it done.

Fancypantsamy · August 2012

I myself have always opted to get my hair professionally done with the bride any time I've been a bridesmaid - I'm a wash and go kind of gal and I don't want to look dumb in their wedding pictures. The brides have always given me the option of finding my own salon or doing my hair myself though.

Also, how much does a blow out cost at that salon? I've had that done when I've been a bit tight on cash but still wanted the professionally done hair. It might be nice to tell your girls that option as a middle ground as well ... "Hey, just so you know I'm getting my hair done at xx salon. An updo costs $55 and a blow out costs $20. Let me know if you want me to make you an appointment. You're also welcome to come watch me get my hair done anyway if you decide to do yours yourself."

maribeth721 · August 2012

Depending on the area you live in that may be normal and it may not be. My SIL wanted us to pay $80 for up-dos at her wedding. I declined and said I couldn't afford it. I got my hair done elseware for $30 + tip. I would be up front with them about the cost and then let them decide if they can pay for it or want to go elseware or just not get their hair done.

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