How much do you charge?

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Pam Y.

Jul 11, 2011

Pam Y.

Are there any freelance makeup artists here? I know there are! What are you guys charging brides and bridal parties for your makeup applications? What do you guys charge for trial runs? Are you guys doing hair and makeup or just makeup? What's a good price for hair and makeup? I appreciate all your comments and suggestions! Thanks!

hey, i charge 60 for a trial, 120 for bridal makeup, and 80 for each bridesmaid. Just makeup. I'm in phoenix and i'm on the more expensive side for artists out here

there's a slight discount for bundling makeup and hair...

m&h trial is 100
m&h for bride is 220
m&h for bridesmaid is 150

Jul 11, 2011

Desiree E.

I'm so glad you posted this!!! I've been wondering myself!!!..

Jul 11, 2011

Megan N.

i charge $50 for a trial, and about $100-115 for bridals. bridesmaids i charge $75-85. pricing changes if they want their hair done as well, but i usually try not to do both.
you always want to have atleast a $20-25 gap fee between the bride and bridesmaids. 

Jul 11, 2011

Rachel B.

My bridal package is $185, but that includes the pre wedding trial ($60), airbrush makeup, and false lashes. Bridal party is $75 for full face with airbrush, $50 for full face with traditional makeup, $40 for just airbrush foundation, and $35 for eyes only. I don't do hair (unfortunately). This seems to be the prices of most mua's in phoenix, but I know a few that are more than me.

I guess it would have to be a couple of different things:
-Experience (how experienced/or do you want to gain more experience by going into a new venture)
-Travel (how far you will have to go to see them)
-Competitive (what are other charging with the same set of experience and skills)

Hope that helps :)

Face Art Beauty
www.faceartbeauty.com
Hawaii Makeup Artist & Hairstylist

Jul 11, 2011

Kari T.

Even though I am not a freelance makeup artist, (never done anyone else's makeup) I always wanted to know, Thanks for posting.

Pam Y.

Jul 12, 2011

Pam Y.

You guys gave so much great information! Thank you so much! I'm so glad I posted this. I have another question. Why do you charge less for the trial when you are doing the exact same amount of work as you would be the day of?

Jul 12, 2011

Megan N.

A trial allows the bride to see what her makeup could look like, and it's also the time to let the artist know what she likes and not like about her makeup or hair. She can also let an artist know at that time whether that artist is right for her wedding. It's less because of the fact that you might not always be guaranteed to do the actual wedding. Some brides might find certain artist to fit their wedding better than others. When the wedding day comes, that's when you perfect the look the bride decides to choose. I hope this kinda helps 

Pam Y.

Jul 12, 2011

Pam Y.

Megan, it helps tremendously! I appreciate all of your advice! <3

Pam, because the trial is more about the artist selling herself to the client. That's the artist's time to show the client that she should move forward with booking her for the actual wedding date, does that make sense?

@smashley, time to double your prices :)
regardless of what i charge, i always get tipped nice. typically they tip 15-20% , so if you charge more, your tip becomes more, hehe

Jul 14, 2011

Gillian C.

I charge 100 for a bride, which includes trial run, false lashes and makeup that will last all day, bridesmaids I charge 65 individually but if there are 5+ then I do a package of 5 bridesmaids for 250.

I have noticed that prices vary on where you live in NY I have come accross freelancers charging $60-$100 for trails. In PA $20 for trail lol. 

Pam Y.

Jul 17, 2011

Pam Y.

Thanks everyone!

All those answers really helped, I am not a make up artist yet, but it will come in handy one day :D
Thank you all :)

Jan 25, 2013

Eman M.

are you a boy

Jan 25, 2013

Pamela F.

is that a serious question eman or a piss take???!!