We offer competitive prices, hourly, half, and full day rates (without an agency fee) to assure your next project is cost effective and efficient. Please fill out our booking inquiry form to obtain a price quote for your upcoming project or event.
Makeup Artist Day Rates
Travel is included within 20 miles of Boston. Our artists are available to travel to your location throughout New England and beyond. Please contact us to inquiry about additional costs and artists minimums.
Please note that all weddings are booked on a first-come basis. Due to stylist and seasonal demands, we ask that you schedule your hair and makeup trial as far in advance of your wedding day as possible. Please call (781) 305-3221 or e-mail annmarie@anemonemakeup.com to schedule your appointment.
For brides scheduling 2-hour appointments, we ask that you have an idea of how you want to wear your hair and makeup on your wedding day and welcome you to bring along magazine photographs as well as a camera to take photos of your finished wedding look. Please arrive with clean dry hair or blow dry straight if your hair is curly or wavy and you want a sleek wedding day hair style.
Ann Marie Laurendeau and her team frequently travel throughout New England, including the Cape and the islands. They are also available to travel to your destination anywhere in the US. Please e-mail annmarie@anemonemakeup.com or call (781) 305-3221 to inquire about availability, pricing, and travel costs.
We request a $525 minimum charge per artist for all on-location weddings. Additional minimums may apply depending on destination, requested stylist and wedding date. Above rates include one stylist at your wedding location.
All Anemone makeup artists and hairstylists are booked on a first-come basis. A 50% non-refundable deposit and signed agreement is required to reserve a makeup artist and/or hairstylist for a specific wedding date. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding date. Please submit a wedding inquiry form to inquire about our availability.
Around Â20,000 per year, however, this depends on the type of work you do as a Makeup Artist and your experience. A freelance makeup artist salary varies from person to person, whereas the makeup artist salary of a counter worker is more predictable. Let's take a look at the rates and how much you can expect to earn this year.
So, let's take a closer look at a makeup artist's salary in the uk. A freelance makeup artist can earn anything from Â80 - Â300 per day. New freelance Makeup Artists charge around Â80 - Â100 per day, whereas established Makeup Artists command closer to Â200 - Â300 per day. The average freelance makeup artist works 3 billable days per week which results in an annual salary of Â12,000 - Â45,000 with a couple of weeks off for holiday.
Freelance makeup artists will often work in fashion, beauty, film, TV or the private sector (providing makeup for personal clients). A lot of the time, makeup artists will work in a combination of sectors and rarely is one day ever the same. A makeup artist salary in the UK will depend on a number of factors primarily determined by the amount of work they are getting over the course of a year. A freelance makeup artist salary can often exceed that of a counter working makeup artist as there is no cap to the amount they can earn. Also, a makeup artist salary should increase year on year as they adjust their prices based on their experience, ability and skill.
For example, a runway makeup artist salary in the uk (a freelance makeup artist who works at fashion shows) can earn up to Â350 per day and will often work 10 - 20 shows per year once they become established.
TV and film are lucrative sectors as the work is often contracted and can provide a makeup artist with a few weeks or months of consistent work which is rare in the makeup industry. Fashion and beauty (which includes bridal makeup) are more difficult industries to earn the big bucks. A makeup artist salary for a top makeup artist in fashion is often less than Â40,000. Typically, this is due to the lack of consistent work and the low rates paid in the fashion industry. However, makeup artist salaries can be topped up with teaching roles. With a wide selection of makeup academies and institutions, there is always a high turnover of makeup artists teaching the next generation.
To become a successful freelance makeup artist you'll need to be self-taught to a high standard, have attended a makeup artist course or have assisted a senior makeup artist for a period of time. Being creative is not enough. Your ability to work with clients and teams is also essential. Once you've got the skills, you'll also benefit from 'on-set experience' and a strong portfolio of work to show clients.
Fashion makeup artists require a portfolio of work that shows off commercial and editorial work as well as some beauty shots. Makeup artists working in film and TV will often require a portfolio with special effects (SFX) showcasing their skillset.
It's not just your skills that you require. Like all freelancers, self-employed makeup artists need to understand how to run a business. Freelance makeup artists are responsible for their brand, marketing, sales, invoicing, tax... A successful freelance makeup artist knows a little about a lot.
The average yearly salary for a Freelance Makeup artist ranges from Â11,973 to Â35,893. Remember, a freelancer must also pay for expenses including kit, insurance, travel etc... and must deduct this amount from the amount earned throughout the year.
Makeup artists who work behind a counter, selling and showcasing makeup brands can make a solid, if not spectacular, living. An annual makeup artist salary is around Â20,000 and a combination of a basic rate and commission. Stronger salespeople will earn upwards of Â30,000. Counter work requires an excellent understanding of makeup product and application as well as exceptional customer services skills and the ability to sell.
Although a makeup artist salary is restricted when working behind a counter, it's a lot more structured than freelance work. Counter makeup artists work either set hours throughout the year or shift work. It also comes with paid sick days, holiday and all the benefits that come when working for a company.
A counter makeup artist must be very comfortable talking and selling to the general public. It's essential that the makeup artist understands the products inside out including their contents, allergies and skin tone suitability. An ability to apply makeup quickly and professionally also plays a big part in the role and a high level of professionalism will ensure a healthy makeup artist salary.
Hannah Sorcha, a professional makeup artist was one of the first freelancers to join the Freelancer Club website. She has been a member ever since and is on page one of the Freelancer page. Hannah has also picked up a lot of paid work from the site and receives a lot of attention through the site. We caught up with her at our last ClubHouse Masterclass event to find out about her experience, finding work and making it as a freelance makeup artist.
On location hair and makeup for production or photoshoot will be quoted if client expects artist to remain on location for touchups as follows:
Half day and full day rates are based on 1 team member, if more than 1 team member is needed it will be 2x the rate.
A deposit of 50 euros (in case event is bigger than usual bridal pack, amount of deposit will be informed in my offer) is required to confirm your bridal booking. Once received, this will guarantee my availability at the agreed date and time for your wedding makeup service. The deposit is deducted from the final amount due.
Any communication about changes, cancelations and all other requests must be done by sending email to info@nikoletamakeup.com, also event date, bride name and location must be on email title.
Any other communication on social networks or whatsapp, viber, telegram and all other messaging services are considered null and void and do not alter the agreement.
Trial day info: please come with fresh and clean skin (face scrub and/or mask can be used in evening or in the morning) , washed and clean hair in the morning or the night before coming to the studio. If you will be using a hair dryer you can spray some sea salt spray beforehand. If needed we will wash your hair at the studio (additional costs will apply). Also we would advise you to wear the same or similar colour clothing as you would like to wear on your wedding day (e.g. white top). This way we will be able to see how makeup and hair would suit the colour of the clothing.
Wedding makeup for a bridesmaid or a mother of the bride generally costs around $150 per person, or if you want to break it down, around $75 for makeup and $50-$75 for hairstyling (blowout versus updo). Again, this number can go up based upon the location and the complexity of the style or the logistics.
** Videographer rates are applicable to nearly all DTX Media services including events, interviews, training videos and more.
** Set up time is billed, but tear down is not. Billed in 30 minute increments rounding up.
** Full days and half days will take scheduling and crew member priority over hourly jobs
** See equipment prices below
Wedding Makeup & Hair Bride
$550 Total
$275 makeup + $275 hair
Bridal Party Family Friends
$330 Total
$165 makeup + $165 hair Just Makeup or Just Hair
$275 Bride
$165 Bridal Party Family Friends
Touch-ups $250 Per Hour
Partial Makeup $100 for eyes only or foundation only*
$40 for false lashes or lips only*
*Not applicable to brides
Trials $330 Per Person
$165 makeup + $165 hair
All trials are by Appointment Only
Please contact us to set one up.
**Please inquire about additional rate for
Unveiled to host the trial location.
Event Makeup & Hair
$500 Per Person
$250 makeup + $250 hair
*For Events & Photo Shoots. N/A to Weddings
Day Rate
$250 Per Hour Miminum 4 Hours
*For Events & Photo Shoots. N/A to Weddings
Add-On Services - Per Person $50-$75 for chest/back/shoulders/arms
$50-$125 tattoo cover (airbrush)
$100 add blowout to hair service
$60 Extension Placement
$40 Airbrush
Early Start Fee Per Stylist$100 per hour if start time or start of drive
time is before 7:00 am
Room/Location Change Fee$100 Per Stylist, Per Change
Only applies if the stylist is required to
change rooms or locations.
Rescheduling Fee $200 Per Date Change
Cancellation fees apply if rescheduled within
1 month of scheduled services.
Current rates will be locked in as of date of
notification of rescheduling.
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