Wedding hair and makeup cost in 2026
Wedding hair and makeup costs $150 to $1,200 per bride for hair and makeup together in 2026, and most people pay about $300.
What moves the price
- Where you live changes the price, and big cities cost more.
- The style matters, since an updo or braids cost more than a blowout.
- Airbrush makeup and false lashes cost extra.
- The number of people getting styled changes the total.
- Travel to the venue and early start times can add fees.
What is included
The price usually covers the day of services at one place. A trial, a tip, travel fees and touch ups during the day are often extra. Tips are usually 15 to 25 percent of the total.
Wedding hair and makeup prices by service
| Service | The Knot or WeddingWire | Zola |
|---|---|---|
| Bride hair and makeup together | About $300 | About $982 ($800 to $1,200) |
| Bride hair | $150 average (The Knot) | $150 to $600 |
| Bride makeup | $150 average (The Knot) | $200 to $500 |
| Trial | $75 per service (WeddingWire), $225 to $350 (The Knot) | $100 to $300 |
| Bridesmaid hair | $50 to $75 (WeddingWire) | $75 to $150 |
| Bridesmaid makeup | $75 (WeddingWire) | $60 to $125 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: The Knot.
Ways to pay less
- Book a salon visit instead of an on location artist, which can cost 30 to 50 percent less.
- Ask whether the trial is included in the package.
- Keep the style simple, since elaborate updos, braids and extensions add $30 to $50 or more.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- The Knot: How Much Does Wedding Hair and Makeup Cost?
- Zola: A Guide to Wedding Hair and Makeup Costs
- WeddingWire: Wedding Hair and Makeup Cost
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Wedding hair and makeup costs $150 to $1,200 per bride for hair and makeup together in 2026, and most people pay about $300. Most people pay about $300 per bride for hair and makeup together. The low end is $150 and the high end is $1,200.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Where you live changes the price, and big cities cost more; The style matters, since an updo or braids cost more than a blowout; Airbrush makeup and false lashes cost extra.
How can I pay less?
Book a salon visit instead of an on location artist, which can cost 30 to 50 percent less. Ask whether the trial is included in the package. Keep the style simple, since elaborate updos, braids and extensions add $30 to $50 or more.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: The Knot, Zola, WeddingWire. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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