HOW TO HIRE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a make-up tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A makeup lessons in Ireland costs €60–€200 per lesson, typically around €100. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a make-up tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers make-up tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — skincare Basics — many lessons integrate skincare advice, teaching students the importance of preparing the skin before makeup application.
- How does instructor's experience change the price?Qualifications are checked, renewed and paid for every year. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does length of the session change the price?The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the techniques taught change the price?A simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Personalised Looks — lessons often include creating personalised makeup looks for various occasions, such as daytime wear or special events — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a make-up tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS OR NAIL TECHNICIANS. Anyone may trade. The line that does exist is medicines: anything involving a PRESCRIPTION-ONLY MEDICINE — botulinum toxin above all — may only be prescribed by a registered prescriber, and that is a medical matter rather than a beauty one. A clinic offering injectables with no named prescriber is the single clearest warning sign in this family.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
For injectables, WHO PRESCRIBES — a named, registered prescriber who has seen you, not a prescription arranged remotely for someone they have never met; For any treatment that breaks the skin, what is single-use and what is sterilised; A patch test before colour or lash work, and enough time before an event; The training and the insurer for the specific treatment, not the salon generally; What the aftercare is and who you call out of hours if something goes wrong; Photographs of their own work on hair or skin like yours.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. An individual working under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge VAT at all, and does not have a VAT number to give you.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers make-up tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — skincare Basics — many lessons integrate skincare advice, teaching students the importance of preparing the skin before makeup application.
A good answer: Qualifications are checked, renewed and paid for every year. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The length of the visit is agreed before the work starts. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Personalised Looks — lessons often include creating personalised makeup looks for various occasions, such as daytime wear or special events — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a make-up tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect treatment-specific professional indemnity — a policy for facials may exclude needles entirely — product Selection — students learn how to choose the right products for their skin type and tone.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the make-up tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — basic Techniques — makeup lessons typically cover essential techniques such as foundation application, contouring, and eyeshadow blending.
Booking by the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: instructor's experience — qualifications are checked, renewed and paid for every year
- They will not talk about it: length of the session — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the techniques taught — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not
- A price for the make-up tutor before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the make-up tutor has begun
What a make-up tutor costs: €60–€200 per lesson
The figures are for the job, per lesson, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Beginner makeup lessons and Advanced makeup techniques each carry their own band. Makeup Lessons price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Make-up tutors near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstInstructor's experience — qualifications are checked, renewed and paid for every year — that is what the make-up tutor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLength of the session — the length of the visit is agreed before the work starts — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the techniques taught — a simple job follows a routine; a complex one does not — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherLocation — where you are decides which providers can reach you at all — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the make-up tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, check for any allergies to products that may be used during the lesson.
- Basic Techniques
- Makeup lessons typically cover essential techniques such as foundation application, contouring, and eyeshadow blending.
- Product Selection
- Students learn how to choose the right products for their skin type and tone.
- Personalised Looks
- Lessons often include creating personalised makeup looks for various occasions, such as daytime wear or special events.
- Skincare Basics
- Many lessons integrate skincare advice, teaching students the importance of preparing the skin before makeup application.
- Beginner Makeup Lessons
- Designed for those new to makeup, focusing on basic techniques and product usage.
- Advanced Makeup Techniques
- For experienced users looking to refine skills and learn more complex looks.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a make-up tutor: questions people ask
The cost of makeup lessons can vary based on the instructor's experience, location, and the length of the session. High-demand professionals or specialised courses may command higher prices.
Most makeup lessons last between 1 to 2 hours, depending on the content covered and the individual’s learning pace. Longer sessions may be available for more comprehensive training.
While a qualified specialist can provide advanced techniques, many general makeup artists offer valuable lessons suitable for beginners. It's essential to check their credentials and experience.
Same-day bookings may be possible, but availability will depend on the instructor's schedule. It’s advisable to contact them directly for last-minute arrangements.
Yes, many beauty professionals offer packages that include makeup lessons alongside services like hairstyling or skincare consultations. Inquire about bundled pricing for better value.
Makeup lessons generally do not include professional makeup application for events or special occasions. They focus on teaching techniques rather than providing a service.
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