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Why do Makeup Artists charge more for Wedding Makeup and Hair?

*All makeup & hair in these pics done by Darcy and the DgPro team

This is something a lot of people question and don't quite understand, why is it that Makeup Artists/ Hairstylists charge more for bridal than a regular makeup/ hair?

I wanted to write this blog to explain to brides to be who are trying to budget for their wedding to help them understand the process behind how Makeup Artists decide their prices for bridal.

Here are some factors that affect Makeup Artists/ Hairstylists Prices.

1. Experience and qualifications.

The more experienced and qualified your Makeup Artist the more they have invested in the continued education to keep up to date and they will have to charge to accommodate for this. Also an artist who paid to go to a makeup and/ or hairstyling school will have better skills and knowledge than a self taught artist, hence the higher price tag.

2. Quality of the kit

Some lower priced, less experienced makeup artists may use predominantly drugstore products whereas seasoned, professionally trained artists prefer to use higher end brands to get better and long-lasting results, a good makeup artists kit costs thousands and will need to be replenished frequently.

I will always research and try out products until I find the best products for the desired result, my kit is expensive and it has taken me a lot of time and money to build it. I prefer to use higher end brands as I find the colours and finish more flattering and the products photograph better and last longer. I also spend hundreds each month replenishing items for it as well as getting the latest products to keep up to date with trends.

3. Makeup Artists Demand

A well seasoned artist such as myself who has an experienced and skilled team, will be in higher demand and therefore pricing will reflect that. Makeup artists who aren't as busy may be able to charge less because their skills are not refined and not in as high demand.

Many makeup artists would not be able to do more than one wedding a day so their price will reflect how in demand their services are and you will be required to pay an upfront booking fee/deposit to secure your date due to the fact they will be turning other bookings away for your date.

If there is a makeup artist who's work you love, why would you compromise this because the prices may be a few bucks out of your budget? Like all things in life you get what you pay for.

Often those who charge lower prices offer bridal makeup as a side job to their full time job and this often means they have little time to respond to you so you can be ignored for weeks on end, which is not something any bride to be wants from a vendor!

This is my full time job and with over 20 years experience, I know how to run a business, be organized and efficient and will always respond in a reasonable timeframe and never leave you hanging!

4. The time spent corresponding with the bride

I will email the bride a quote and correspond via email/ text/ phone with the bride to organize trials, answer her many questions about details, work out a timeline for everyone's services on the day of and secure payments, etc. more than I would with a normal client. Sometimes correspondance is many months and 50+ emails/ texts/ calls etc. This is necessary to make sure the bride has all of the info she needs and questions answered to feel at ease on the day of. I also sometimes have to coordinate with the photographer and/ or wedding planner on timelines etc. All of the correspondence and backend work is another full time job, which sometimes I need an assistant to help and this is something I have to account for in my pricing.

5. The time spent packing, unpacking and cleaning their kit

The day before a wedding I usually end up spending a good portion of my evening off cleaning my kit and packing it along with lights, etc for the next days wedding, assessing which products to take using notes from the trial and making sure nothing is missing.

6. Costs of doing business

Not only do I have to pay a lot for my kit but I also have to pay for Professional Liability Insurance, Website, other wedding advertising platforms such as The Knot etc, Social media marketing, booking software, Accountants fees and Quickbooks to help me do my book keeping. This is how we pay our bills and make a living so all of these costs must be taken into consideration or we could easily make no profit at all.

Cheaper or less professional Artists may not be insured which is often found out too late when something goes wrong.

Not only do I have full liability coverage, I can add your venue to the COI as an additional insured upon request.

7. More than just your Makeup Artist

As well as being your makeup artist we are also there to help keep everyone calm, when we arrive we will find the perfect lighting to do your makeup in and often this can be difficult so I will bring my own lighting source sometimes, these can also cost hundreds of dollars as well as a makeup chair as often venues only have small chairs not suitable for makeup application. I also stay a little after we are done with the makeup and hair to get you those "getting ready" photos with your photographer.

8. Social Media Marketing

Along with all of these factors I spend a lot of my free time promoting my services, keeping my website and social media up to date to help brides to be find my work and feel confident that I am the right artist for them. This may not cost me in money but it does cost me a lot of my time making sure you are able to find me easily through my social media or website.

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Another question I am asked is "Why does the bride cost more than bridesmaids?"

Often makeup artists will factor most of these charges outlined above into the brides cost, this is because occasionally brides decide not to pay for the bridesmaids makeup or hair therefore expecting them to cover their own costs. This is the brides day and therefore she is expected to pay most of the costs.

As it is more of a bespoke service for the bride they expect to pay more as every detail of the bride and bridal parties makeup is discussed with the bride until everything is perfected, a bride is the main attraction of the day and needs to feel extra special.

With every bride I am there until everyone is happy and the photographer gets your "getting ready" shots with me. I absolutely love being part of weddings and being able to make women feel extra special on their big day. I am so passionate about what I do and I wont finish the bride until I have perfected every last detail, I hope this has helped you understand why it is worth every penny to get someone you trust for your wedding day.

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Fall bride

I wanted to share the pictures I captured of the look I did on my bride Anna last weekend. I had the nicest time working with Anna and her entire bridal party at the Wyndham in Deerfield Beach. The wedding venue was the Addison in Boca Raton, the perfect setting for a flawless bride!

Anna chose this beautiful boho chic hair and makeup look that is very in right now. Extensions were added to her hair to be able to create a loose “pulled out” braid down the middle of her luscious loose wavy curls! Gorgeous!

In these photos, a close-up of her beautiful classic makeup with a “modern edge”. On trend with the more dramatic looks of today, softly blended to take away any “harshness” to result in a beautiful, classy modern look!

On to the ladies in the bridal party. So nice and pleasant to work with. The ladies hair was curled and left down to go along with the classy boho chic theme of the wedding with soft, natural makeup to match. Flawless!

Lastly, these gorgeous hair and makeup looks on the bridal party were created with the help of my fabulous lead artist Ella. Ella is such a pleasure to work with ....professional, personable and super talented....as are all of my hair/ makeup artists! The DgPro hair and makeup team is comprised of all professionally trained, experienced hair and makeup artists with a minimum of 5 years in the bridal beauty industry, with most of my artists having 10+ years experience working on weddings. I want nothing but the best for my brides!

To book hair and makeup services for your wedding with the best hair and makeup team in Palm Beach contact me today! We are already booking into the spring of 2025, so please don’t delay to inquire about your wedding date! We look forward to being part of your special day! 

www.DgProMuah.com                                                       darcy@dgpromuah.com                                                                                   561-713-5594

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Hiring a Professional Makeup Artist vs.going to a makeup counter at a department store

I wanted to start adding to my blog some answers to questions I get asked on a regular basis. In this post, I will focus on the benefits of hiring a professional freelance makeup artist vs. going to a makeup counter to have your makeup done for any type of event.

Makeup counter employees are hired as sales people, not makeup artists, meaning their goal is to upsell the consumer as much as possible, not providing a high quality makeup application service. One of the biggest downside to going to a makeup counter is the harsh fluorescent lighting. Proper makeup application requires the most natural lighting possible to select the proper colors for your skin tone, etc. A professional makeup artist will most likely have a professional makeup light to ensure the right colors are used on you to flatter your coloring. This is especially important if there will be photography at your event. The other downside to going to a makeup counter is that you will not be their priority. They will have other customers distracting them to buy products and asking questions. Distractions can lead to them rushing your makeup application and possibly not remembering the exact look you wanted to begin with and the result will end up in you not getting the makeup look you had hoped for and a 45 minute appointment turning into an hour or longer. This will be a huge problem in any case where you have to be somewhere at a certain time such as a wedding or photo shoot.

Professional Freelance Makeup Artists, for the most part, are professionally trained and certified in all areas of makeup application. We specialize in makeup applications for every type of event whether it be bridal, photography or video. Satisfaction of clientèle is our business, as a luxury service we communicate prior to your service, prepare and sanitize our kits in our own time ,travel to you and give you our undivided attention until your service is complete. We stay up-to-date on current trends to give you a look that is current not out dated. We are well trained in different makeup looks for every occasion and any type of look requested (such as romantic, classic or dramatic). We stock every colour needed in professional quality and luxury brands covering every skin tone, skin type, undertone, eye colour face shape and so on. We are focused on you, your experience and finished look! 

With that said, let me emphasize that not all freelance makeup artists are equal in that some have had professional training and are certified, however not all do. When searching for a freelance makeup artist ask about their training and experience. A professionally trained and certified Makeup Artist can make all the difference in how your makeup application turns out. A makeup artist with little or no training or experience will not understand the differences in facial shapes and eye shapes. They will not possess the know how to select the correct colors for your specific skin-tone, hair and eye color. They may not understand the importance of using proper lighting to enable them to select the right colors for you. They may not stock professional, high quality makeup and use cheap drug store makeup that will not last as long.

In closing, if you want the best outcome for your makeup application for any event, it is worth it to invest in a makeup artist that is professionally trained. You will rest assured that you will walk away with the look you were hoping for! You will not be pressured into buying products you may not need and you can relax in your own environment, not being rushed out the door. The next time you need a professional makeup artist for an event, call Darcy at DgPro Makeup And Hair 561-713-5594. If I am not available on the date of your event, I will try to find a professional makeup artist who is. Please visit my website at www.DgProMuah.com too learn more about me and my services. Thank you for reading :)