PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Bridal Makeup cost in the UK
£100–£450 per booking. Typically £200.
Bridal make-up costs £100 to £450 for the bride, and about £200 is a typical regional price including a trial. London artists, early starts, travel to the venue and bridesmaids' make-up added to the booking push the total higher.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a bridal makeup cost in the UK?
| Low end | £100 | a bride-only booking with a regional artist |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £200 | what most people pay |
| High end | £450 | a full bridal party in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Trial included or not — a separate bridal make-up trial adds to the booking
- Region — London bridal make-up artists charge the most, the North East the least
- Early starts and travel — a dawn start or a long drive to the venue costs extra
- Bridal party — bridesmaids and mothers booked with the bride add to the total
- Artist reputation — sought-after bridal make-up artists book out and charge more
- Lashes and touch-ups — strip lashes or staying for touch-ups raise the price
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical bridal makeup would have cost about £110 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a bridal makeup booking includes
Takes: About an hour for the bride on the day, plus a one-hour trial. Not included: Bridal hair, bridesmaids' make-up and the artist staying all day are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common bridal make-up bookings
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How to pay less
- Book bridal make-up for the bride and bridal party together for a package price
- Have the bridal make-up trial on a day you have another event to make use of it
- Choose a local bridal make-up artist to avoid travel charges to the venue
Before you book
- Book a bridal make-up artist early, as popular dates fill months ahead
- Ask what the bridal make-up price includes: trial, travel, lashes and touch-ups
- Mention skin allergies and book a patch test for any new products
- Confirm the bridal make-up deposit, cancellation terms and wedding-day timings in writing
Bridal Makeup cost: questions people ask
Usually £100 to £450 for the bride, with about £200 a typical regional price. London artists and packages with touch-ups cost the most.
About an hour for the bride on the day. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for each bridesmaid as well.
Most artists recommend one, so you can see the look, check products suit your skin and settle on lashes. Some include it in the price and others charge separately.
Yes. Most bridal make-up artists price the bridal party per person, and a group booking can lower the per-head cost.
Hair, bridesmaids and all-day cover are usually extra. Travel to a distant venue may be too.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK built from published UK wedding make-up cost guides. Your artist will quote for your date and venue.
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