Bridemaids- Does Bride pay for Hair, Makeup, and Nails? What is custom?

If you require it, you'll need to pay. But if it's an option then it's okay not to pay for them.

What Ashlee said. It's nice to pay for something for them if you can, but as long as you aren't requiring anything you don't have to pay for it. You can give them your MUA and hair stylist prices and offer the service to them if they want to pay for it.

I'm paying for all my girls' make-up, just because I want them all to get ready and feel pampered with me, but it's not necessary. I don't care what they do with their hair or nails so I'll leave that up to them.

I plan on paying for my BM's makeup. I don't really care how their do their hair, so I am not going to pay for that.

I'm paying for their hair. They're all gonna do nails and makeup on their own if they want it.

I agree with Ashlee. Last time I was in a wedding, the bride wanted us all to have the same hair stule and makeup, so she paid, which seems fair to me. I *never* wear makeup (that was the last time I did, and it was 15+ years ago...). I would have been annoyed to be asked to pay for something I would have totally skipped. And, unlike the dress and shoes I have to shell out for, I can't 'wear it again'. Ha-- I have NEVER worn a BM dress or shoes again.

I told my girls the following, "none of this is mandatory. if you are interested let me know. Hair is $xx, makeup is $xx. I'm making plans to have my nails done the the day before the wedding, if you'd like me to make reservations for you as well let me know."

We're all going out for lunch and wine tasting the day before the wedding vs a bachelorette party, it seems like they're all in for nails, but not everyone has gotten back to me for hair and make up.

If you do want something specific you should pay for it.

I am paying for their hair and makeup just because i want to but i am not paying for their nails

These are great, thank you all for your help! I think I'll pay for hair as I was thinking all styled, and then let them know there is a MUA available if they want to get it done- as most of my girls can easily do their own and look stunning, and others wear little to no makeup, and others might want to splurge. I also like the idea of nail appts together as a pre wedding activity that they can optionally join in.

Thanks again for all your help

I gave my bridesmaids the option. I told them the prices of hair/makeup and let them decide - but I don't care if they look similar or anything. About half are having their hair and/or makeup done, the others are going to work together to do each other's hair/makeup.

I was going to pay for everyones' hair and makeup, but it would add an extra $800 to our costs...so I decided to cover my MOH's only. It's optional for everyone, not something I require.

I paid for hair because I wanted it all to be the same. We all went and got nails done together and each of the girls paid. They all decided to do make up and paid, I did not require it. I paid for transportation and gave them all many gifts.

I'm totally letting them pick what to do as far as makeup/hair and nails. As long as it looks better than "just rolled out of bed", I'm good! I did pick a fairly expensive MUAH company so I decided to throw some money towards each service if they choose it to make it more reasonable so that cost won't be the deterrent.

I've been in a lot of weddings and what chapped my hide the most was when brides "required" I get my make up, hair and nails done without offering to pay.

If you require, you buy.

I agree with Ashlee P. 100%. We are asking our BM's and the mother's to have their hair and makeup done at a salon so we are paid for it in full. Though I am asking my girls to at least tip the stylist. I don't care as much about nails so I have not broached the subject of it with my girls but I will definitely be having my nails done a couple of days prior to the wedding.

I actually just wrote a blog about this a few weeks ago: http://www.mawbeautystudio.com/2016/02/03/bridesmaids_hair_and_makeup/

I hope this helps!

I am paying for everything for my BP except their nails.

I'm yet to be the bride, but I've been the bridesmaid many times. I've always paid for my own hair and makeup. That being said, it was never required that I have my makeup and hair done.

I don't really have any requirements for hair/makeup/nails, as long as they look presentable. Plus, one of my bridesmaids is doing my hair/makeup and she's offered to help the other 3 if they need it. I plan on inviting them with me for a spa day a day or two before the wedding but I won't be paying.

I am paying for everyone's make-up just because I want to. My hairstylist is coming to do my hair that morning and I told them she was available if they want to have their hair done, but I'm not paying for the hair because I don't care how they wear their hair. Same with nails--I'm having mine done the day before but I don't care if they get their nails done.

Over here in Ireland and in the UK, it's customary for the bride and groom to pay for everything for the bridal party, clothes,makeup, hair etc. Hence why we often have a small amount of bridesmaids. I'd consider four a huge amount (which it is when your paying for all the groomsmen too). We are only having two of each.