Bridesmaids hair and make up

How much is it to get their makeup done? Are your girls into makeup or not so much? I think I wouldn't really want to pay for makeup, and most of my girls would probably prefer to do their own vs paying for it. I guess if you really really want it you could pay for all 6 of you, and even if a few girls don't want it, you still wouldn't lose the lady. Otherwise, find someone with less strict stipulations. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

I was in the same boat! I really wanted a specific hair and make-up team but did not meet the minimum number of services with my two bridesmaids. I ended up paying for both of them, and extending the invitation to my mother and MIL to get ready with us. My bridesmaids were originally going to do their own make-up, so I would have felt bad not offering to pay if I required it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Was it optional? Did they all opt to pay for it? If so, then you're fine. If it was a requirement, I'd try to adjust your budget to cover their makeup or at least a portion of it.

I ended up paying for each of my bridesmaids hair cost, and then they paid for makeup. I never obligated them to do either, but I think cost would have prohibited them from doing both. So, it’s always an idea to pay for it as part of their bridesmaid gift. I think my bridesmaids appreciate that it’s a little more practical than a traditional gift.

My belief that the bridesmaids should pay for their dresses and shoes. While hair, makeup and other beauty costs are paid by the brides if they are obligating it and/or specific about the look or who they use. It is something I've followed as a bridesmaid and I'm following as a bride to be. My bridesmaids will pay for their dresses and shoes, I'm paying for their hair, makeup and spray tans.

You may need to have a chat to your bridesmaids on how you decide how you are going to distribute the costs, and find out how much they are willing to pay in total, and whether they are willing to pay for this.

It sounds like because of the artist you booked and their required minimum services, you’re requiring they get their makeup done. If that’s the case, you should be covering the cost.

I sort of feel like that if you require hair and makeup be done professionally that you should cover the cost (if you can). Some brides I have seen do this as part of their gift to their bridesmaids. But I also say you do you. If your girls are willing to pay for it with no griping because they understand the situation, then I don't think it is wrong to have them pay. Just make sure you are letting them know the full story of why and they are on board with it