PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Makeup Artist cost in the UK
£65–£300 per booking. Typically £80.
A make-up artist costs £65 to £300 a booking, with about £80 typical for a single event look. Bridal work, group bookings, travel, early starts and the artist's reputation take it towards the higher figure.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a makeup artist cost in the UK?
| Low end | £65 | a single look at the artist's studio |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £80 | what most people pay |
| High end | £300 | a bridal party with travel and touch-ups |
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
- Occasion — bridal make-up costs much more than a party or photoshoot look
- Number of people — booking a make-up artist for a group raises the total
- Travel — a make-up artist coming to your venue charges for the journey
- Hours on site — staying for touch-ups adds to the make-up artist's fee
- Season — make-up artists book out first and charge most on peak wedding weekends
- Experience — published and celebrity make-up artists charge premium rates
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 makeup artist would have cost about £65 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a makeup artist booking includes
Takes: About an hour per person, longer for bridal. Not included: Hair styling, trials, travel outside the artist's area and touch-up cover are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common make-up artist bookings
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How to pay less
- Book the make-up artist for a group to get a per-person package price
- Choose a make-up artist close to your venue to avoid travel charges
- Book the make-up artist for a weekday or quieter season if your event allows, as busy Saturdays are often priced higher
Before you book
- Check the make-up artist's portfolio for looks similar to yours
- Tell the make-up artist about skin allergies and ask for a patch test
- Agree timings, deposit and cancellation terms with the make-up artist in writing
- Ask what the make-up artist's price includes, such as lashes and travel
Makeup Artist cost: questions people ask
Usually £65 to £300 a booking, with about £80 typical for one event look. Bridal and group bookings cost more.
Around an hour per person. Bridal make-up often takes a little longer.
There is no licence for make-up artists, but many hold make-up diplomas and carry public liability insurance. Ask to see both and look at their portfolio.
Usually yes, with time allowed for each person. Large parties may need an assistant.
Hair, trials, travel and touch-up cover are often priced separately. Ask for them to be listed on the quote.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK based on published UK make-up price ranges and London salon listings. The artist's quote for your date is what counts.
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