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Wedding Hair And Makeup Pricing Explained

ByHollywood Brides

Choosing your bridal hair and makeup team is about so much more than numbers on a quote — but we understand that pricing can feel confusing, especially when you’re comparing artists across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast.

This guide is here to demystify bridal hair and makeup pricing in SE Queensland, explain the different price tiers, and show you where our services sit — and why.

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Understanding Bridal Hair & Makeup Price Tiers

In SE Queensland, bridal hair and makeup generally falls into four pricing categories. Each tier reflects experience, inclusions, and the level of service provided.

1. Entry-Level / Budget Artists

Approx. $250–$300 per person (combined hair & makeup)

These artists are often:

  • New to the bridal industry
  • Building portfolios
  • Offering limited styles, time and multiple jobs back to back
  • Working with smaller kits and fewer premium products

This option can suit low-key events, but may not be ideal for high-pressure wedding mornings where timing, calm leadership, and experience matter.

2. Mid-Tier Professional Artists

Approx. $320–$380 per person (combined hair & makeup)

This is where most established, professional bridal artists sit.

Typically includes:

  • Wedding-specific experience
  • On-site mobile service
  • Reliable timelines and calm energy
  • Professional-grade products
  • Clear communication and structure

This tier balances quality and value — and is where the majority of SE QLD brides choose to invest.

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3. Upper-Mid / Premium Artists

Approx. $400–$450 per person

Often includes:

  • Senior artists only
  • Fewer bookings per day
  • Expanded service time
  • Elevated branding and exclusivity

4. Luxury Bridal Services

$500+ per person

Luxury pricing reflects:

  • Highly sought-after senior artists
  • Full-touch-up services
  • All-day availability
  • Concierge-style experiences

Where We Sit — And Why

We proudly position ourselves as a premium-level service, while choosing to only charge mid-tier pricing.

Here’s why:

  • 20+ years in the bridal industry
  • 2000+ weddings across SE Queensland
  • Consistent 5-star reviews
  • Proven ability to manage calm, seamless wedding mornings
  • Expert knowledge across all skin tones, hair types, and styles
  • Premium products, hygiene standards, and professional kits
  • Clear timelines, leadership, and reliability (this matters more than most realise)

Luxury is not just about price — it’s about experience, trust, and results.

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Our Current Pricing Structure

To keep things transparent:

  • Adult Makeup: $180 per person
  • Adult Hair: $180 per person
  • Combined Hair & Makeup: $360 per person

Additional services:

  • Trials: charged separately
  • Travel: quoted based on location
  • Non Peak Week Dates: may attract a slightly reduced rate due to less demand and team availability

This structure allows us to:

  • Deliver a premium experience
  • Maintain sustainable working conditions for our artists
  • Avoid rushing bookings or cutting corners and exclusively your booking that date
  • Continue offering consistent, high-quality results

Why Trials and Travel Are Separate

Trials and travel are not “extras” — they are separate services requiring additional time, preparation, and resources.

Charging these separately is standard across the professional bridal industry and ensures:

  • Your wedding morning is never rushed
  • Your look is perfected ahead of time
  • Your booking receives the attention it deserves
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Trial & Travel Costs: How We Compare in SE Queensland

We often receive questions about trial and travel pricing, so we believe in being completely transparent about how these services are structured — and how they compare within the SE Queensland bridal industry.

Bridal Trials: What’s Standard

Across SE Qld bridal hair and makeup trials typically range from:

  • $280–$450 combined
  • Often charged separately from the wedding day
  • Usually conducted in-studio or by appointment

Our combined hair & makeup trial is $360, which sits comfortably in the mid-range for SE Queensland — despite being delivered by senior artists with decades of experience.

A trial is a dedicated appointment where we:

  • Design and perfect your wedding look
  • Test longevity, comfort, and suitability for photography
  • Make adjustments so your wedding morning feels effortless and stress-free

This time, preparation, and expertise is why trials are always treated as a separate professional service.

Travel Fees: Why They Exist

Mobile bridal hair and makeup requires significant planning, packing, and time — especially for weddings across SE Queensland’s wide geographic spread.

Industry-standard travel fees generally start at:

  • $80–$150 locally
  • Increase for longer distances, early starts, or difficult access locations

Our travel fees:

  • Start at $100 per stylist for the wedding day
  • Adjust for very early start times and long-distance travel
  • Reflect realistic time, fuel, vehicle, and setup requirements

This ensures our team arrives prepared, unhurried, and fully set up — allowing your wedding morning to run smoothly and on time.

Why We Don’t Bundle Trials or Travel

Bundled pricing can look appealing, but often results in:

  • Shortened trial times
  • Rushed wedding mornings
  • Tight schedules with no buffer
  • Less flexibility for your bridal party

By pricing trials and travel separately, we protect:

  • The quality of your experience
  • The time allocated to your booking
  • The calm, luxury feel of your wedding morning

Our Philosophy

While we offer a premium-level service, we intentionally keep our pricing within the mid-tier range to remain accessible, without compromising on quality, experience, or professionalism.

This structure allows us to deliver:
✨ Consistency
✨ Reliability
✨ Calm leadership
✨ Exceptional results

Every single time.

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The Truth About “Cheap” Pricing

While lower prices can seem appealing, bridal hair and makeup is one of the few services that directly impacts:

  • Your confidence
  • Your timeline
  • Your photos
  • Your stress levels

Experience cannot be replaced on a wedding morning, and pricing often reflects that reality.

In Summary

We offer:
✨ Premium-level experience
✨ Mid-tier, fair pricing
✨ Transparent structure
✨ Calm, fun & professional wedding mornings

If you’re looking for a team that blends expertise, artistry, and value, we’d love to be part of your day.

If you’d like a personalised quote or have questions about your date, please get in touch, we’re always happy to help.

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We work across all of SE Queensland
Brisbane, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Tangalooma, Mt Tamborine and Sunshine Coast

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