Hope this is ok to ask but was wondering how much everyone is spending on hair and make-up for the day? And what's good prices for you as the bride and your party?? Am just looking and can't tell if they are too expensive x
CommentAuthorthefuture:Mrs_Hurren
I have had all sorts of quotes ranging from £185 to £40 for myself and prices from £40-£100 for bridesmaids fmil mum etc.
Mine is costing £80 for hair and make up (airbrush) and £60 for all others in the party x
CommentAuthorMrsRobson2Be
Mine is £400 for hair & makeup for myself (inc trial), 3 adults bridesmaids, 2 junior bridesmaids & a flower girl. This seemed to be the average when I was asking for quotes, my trial is tomorrow :)
CommentAuthorleasa
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Mine is £240 for me, hair and airbrush makeup, it's £40 each for bridesmaids hair only. And £90 for my trial.
I had a range of quotes similar to this. Had a much cheaper quote of £50 but the photos they showed me were too clown like!
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CommentAuthorMrsC2bee
I have decided I want airbrush and the price one person has given me is £60 for the day with offer of £10 for the trial usually £45 and bridesmaids £45 under sixteens £35 but will under £16 need airbrush? I thought bit eyeshadow and lipgloss will be ok? ( age 11,5) And they do hair bride trial and day £95 bridesmaids £45 under sixteens £35 ( not sure if this price is good or not)
I did not have makeup done, but my hair was £70 for the trial and the day.
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CommentAuthorEmmaG
most down this way charge £100 - £150 for brides including the trial for make up and another £50-£70 for hair.
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CommentAuthorclairenina
My hair up with tiara & veil fitted in was £25. I did my own makeup
CommentAuthorAprilS61
I think theres a lot of variation between location. For me and three BMs hair and makeup it was supposed to be a little over £200, but it's a friend doing it so said she'll do it for free and just need £50 to pay the other staffs wages. :) happy days.
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CommentAuthorMrsC2bee
I've had some people recommended to me by my photographer and their prices are cheaper one by a bit and others by quite a lot, but don't think I want to go too cheap so not sure if I should go for medium price :/ x
CommentAuthorAprilS61
Cheap doesn't always mean bad! You can always have trials first.
Mr & Mrs Swan 04/04/15
CommentAuthorMrsC2bee
True, I think I'll ask them questions and see what feelings I get from them. One person was like £20-£25 each and that was without knowing what was wanted to couldn't understand that. And not sure if I should get one person to do both hair and make up or separate ones :/ x
CommentAuthorAprilS61
Depends totally what you like I think. I've only really noticed those who do hair AND makeup so might be package prices.
I know someone who is trying to start out in wedding photograpghy but can only use really cheap rates because he hasn't got much in his portfolio on weddings, although he's been doing photography for years. It applies to all areas so keep that in mind if someone seems cheap. Any questions you have shoud help with your decisions as to whether they are just starting out on cheap rates or if they are generally cheap because they aren't all that good. X
Mr & Mrs Swan 04/04/15
CommentAuthorWhovianbride
My hair for me and my 3 adults bms and my 3 little girls is £145 including my trial for my Air Brush make up is £70 including trial for me and £35 per bm.
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CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
im in edinburgh and paying £50 for airbrushing for me and £105 for high end make up for 3 bm my mum and flower girl with lip gloss and blush. hairdresser im paying £30 per person xx
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
I've had a quote back today for hair and make up inclu trial and application at my venue on the day of £154
Bride hair and make up on the day Trial prior 1 BM hair and light makeup (she's only 12) 2 Little BM hair and glitter
My MOH wants to do her own which I'm 100% ok with as its so personal
I'm not sure if that is a reasonable price or not?!
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CommentAuthorAprilS61
That sounds good :)
Mr & Mrs Swan 04/04/15
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
I don't wear loads of make up but I like to know I've got it on if you know what I mean..... I'm nervous to pay out and what if they are no good?? I'm in 2 minds to just do my own but I'd like to have someone do it. It's such a special day.... Oh for goodness sake, I just cannot make decisions today lol
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CommentAuthorAprilS61
Have a trial, and if you like it, book it! :) It's good to have someone running round making you happy for one day!
Mr & Mrs Swan 04/04/15
CommentAuthorWelshBrideBethan2015
450 for trails and days for 3 adults and 4 kids :)
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CommentAuthorEmmilou82
I think I'm going to have to try it aren't i...... I like the thought of someone doing it on our big day x
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CommentAuthorTeresa
im quite lucky as my cousin is doing mine, she works for ysl and is doing it as my present, ive no idea how much it will usually cost, i do have to buy the foundation and the lipstick as she says its different shades for my skin, which im fine with, although i never wear foundation so this should be interesting lol!
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
Ah that's good then....very lucky with YSL products
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CommentAuthorMrsC2bee
Its hard decision isn't it lol, I have a few guna run them by my mum n moh and just see what I feel better about and who I get a better feeling for x
CommentAuthorAprilS61
I LOVED my hair and makeup trials, they made me feel amazing. :) Definitely something worth having done when you find the right person.
Mr & Mrs Swan 04/04/15
CommentAuthorDanielleS0709
Mines is around £260 for me, 3 bridesmaids and my mum. We got 20% off as my mum knows the manager. This doesn't incldue trials and I'll prob only get a trial for myself. It's also in a salon not at home but it's a private area of the salon and they bring you champagne breakfast
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CommentAuthorMrsRobson2Be
Mine breaks down to:
£120 for myself - hair & makeup (£70 for trial) £60 per each adult bridesmaid - hair & makeup £10 per each child bridesmaid - hair & light makeup (lipgloss) My flower girl (3 years old) is free
So £390 total for me
CommentAuthorEmily17
I'm boing to a b00ts counter the day of my wedding to get makeup done and having my sister do my hair :)
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CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
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My usual hairdresser will be doing my hair, she charges £15 for blow dries and £20 for hair ups, this is the same for BM's. Plus my trial at £20.
One of my BM's friends is a make up artist and will be doing my make up for £50 including trail and BM's and my mum's for £15 each.
My mum is paying for hers and my sisters (BM) hair and make up so it will only be costing me £80 for mine and 2 BM's make up and a maximum of £80 for hair :)
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CommentAuthorMrs D2B
Just out of curiosity if you pay for a trial and you don't like it do you get your money back? And if you have a trial are you then obliged to book that person for your big day? this isn't something I've thought about yet, my MOH used to be a model tho and she's great with make up (she used to do mine when ever we went out because I'm crap at it lol) so I might just have her do mine
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CommentAuthorFlossie
You won't get your money back because you've still paid them for the service.. if you tell them what you like/want and then you don't like it that isn't really their fault! You're not obliged to book with them either though x
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CommentAuthorFlossie
Arranging hair and make up is one of the things I am dreading most as I bet it's going to mount up to be really expensive :( I definitely want my hair done nice but can't get too excited about make up, but then I want to feel 'special' on the day and look as good as possible lol! I feel I should pay for my 4 bridesmaids to have their hair and make up done too which is what is going to make it really expensive!!!
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CommentAuthorMrsEmmaP
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I wasn't going to pay for my BM's hair and make up but I am asking them to pay for their shoes so didn't want to ask too much. Plus my mum paying for her's and my sister's makes it so much easier! Maybe try to find somewhere that will do their's a bit cheaper, even if it means getting somebody different for yours x
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CommentAuthorErinV
The price I've been quoted for hair is: £90 for me; £60 for bms and trials are £45. Make up is £30 for trials & £50 for the day. The lady I'm using is the only one I know does good work so am going with her even though it might be a bit pricey. Having our trials in 2 weeks so will see how it goes and clarify the costs.
CommentAuthorFlossie
Good point Emma, didn't think about having more than one hairdresser or make up artist lol. I haven't done much research yet but will definitely bear that in mind!!
I've not asked my bridesmaids to pay for anything but I dunno, it feels a bit rude asking them to pay for their hair and/or make up :/ I would be happy to pay depending on what's left in the budget at that stage though. The only other thing they will need to pay for is their rooms on the night x
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CommentAuthorInDreamland
I paid around £350 for full hair and makeup for me and my 2 adult bridesmaids including all hair accessories, individual eye lashes (so much more natural looking than the strips) and my trial. She does London fashion week so is amazing. My sister used her for her wedding and she did such an amazing job on her and me that as soon as our date was set and booked with the church and reception venue she was the first supplier I booked.
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CommentAuthorKirstyR386
I've had a quote today for hair for each person (me or bms) at £45 each and makeup for £50 each or airbursh for £75 each. They also do a bridal package for £125 for hair, airbrush make up and shellac manicure. But I have no idea if this is a good quote. I'm thinking of paying for bms hair and asking them to do their own makeup. X
CommentAuthorVictoriaL46
For airbrush makeup I'm paying £50 each for me and my 3 bridesmaids which also includes a very gentle mini facial beforehand. Hair haven't gotten cost yet as it's a work colleague doing mine, my BMs, FG and FMIL hair.
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CommentAuthorTeresa
thats quite a fair price i think Victoria
CommentAuthorthefuture:Mrs_Hurren
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I'm looking forward to my trial although its not until April 27th.
CommentAuthorTeresa
I've booked mine for Friday now eek.
CommentAuthorMrsThomson2B
im making a point of paying for the bms or god only knows what i will have, one that looks like she has been tangoed one with just eye shadow and lippy and one that will go all crazy eyes and bright red lips and then my mum with only lippy....im paying and telling them its getting done!!!
CommentAuthormrs.trouble
MrsThomson2b any chance you could pop the link for the person you're using on my wall please? I have no idea how I'm going to sort out hair and make up while being 300 plus miles away so anywhere to start would be brill!
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CommentAuthorTeresa
thats a good plan Mrs Thomson 2b, keep them in order,you want them looking good not like barbies or from Towie lol!
CommentAuthorSprucey
My trial is next month and is £75 for hair and make up and then £120 for me and £75 each for bmaids she does airbrush and also works with her daughter who's a Mac make up artist so they'll work together to do our hair and make up. She's amazing and is in lots of amazing shoots as their make up artist an has recently won awards. It's wasn't til I added her page on fb I realised she's done loads of my school friends wedding hair and make up! So I'm super excited for my trial
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CommentAuthorTeresa
its really exciting, having a trial, i was a little anxious, in case i didn't like it, but it was lovely, i got to go try my dress on and see it all, and it was so lovely,i nearly cried :)im so pleased now :)
CommentAuthor*The NewMrsMalin*
My package was £225 for myself and two bridesmaids for hair and make up plus a manicure and pedicure for me :)
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CommentAuthorMrsC2bee
Would having a trail now be too early? I'm tempted to get hair n make up trial done then go n see the dress lol x
CommentAuthorSprucey
I'm doing that in 2 weeks, bit sad I have nothing to do after I've tried the dress home though! Will just be driving home for 3grs with pretty hair and make up! And I guess I'll have to take it off before oh sees me :(
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CommentAuthorTeresa
i took mine off and sorted my hair too! didnt want him knowing what im having :)
MrsC2bee no reason why not too! you may change your mind on styles though, but good to have a play around with what you like, its all part of the planning fun :)
