Should i have my Bridesmaids pay for their own hair to get done?

If you are requiring them to get their hair done I think you should pay for it.

As PP said. If you're requiring it to be done a certain way/professionally done, you pay. If you don't care, you can tell them they have the option of paying to get their hair professionally done.

I’m not requiring them to get their hair professionally done. I’m just asking that they wear their hair in a bun, sans the maid of honor. It’s a simple style that doesn’t require any professional skill. So if you can’t afford to pay for their hair and they are able to do their own, I suggest you ask them to do something simple.

If you’re requiring it, you’re responsible for the cost.

My bridesmaids are paying for it. They were perfectly fine with it and understood. They are also paying for their makeup. Total cost will be $60 for them.

Spinning off this question, if you aren't "requiring" it, but rather asking who/if they would like to get their hair done and you pick a salon for them to do so, should the bride still be paying for it?

I was thinking of having that or their nails be a part of their gift. I also asked who and if they would like to get their make up done, not requiring it.

View Quoted Comment I am covering the cost for my bridal party, FMIL, and my mother to do both hair and makeup if they want it. I wanted everyone to feel as special and confident as I do, and I didn’t want money to be the reason someone wasn’t able to glam up. 10/10 are doing professional hair, 7/10 are doing makeup.

I didn't care what any of mine did for their hair and make up so they just did their own or went to get it done

I agree with others that if you are requiring them to get it professionally done you should pay. I asked my girls if they wanted their hair and makeup done and offered it to them as my gift for being in our wedding.

The general rule is that if you're requiring their hair and makeup to be done professionally, then you need to cover the cost. If it's optional, then you can ask them to pay. To require it AND ask them to pay is rude.

3 of the 4 weddings I have been in as a bridesmaid I have paid to have my hair done. The one wedding where my hairs was paid for was done by the bride's parents to be nice, totally not expected. When you agree to be in a wedding you're agreeing to the costs involved in being in a wedding- dress, shoes, hair/nails/makeup, travel, hotel etc.

No bride can require BM get their hair done, or that it be professionally done at all. Why do people say that here, pay if you are requiring it be done? Meanwhile, the question: bridesmaids are responsible for their own grooming. It you find someone to come to you, they always have the option of doing their own, or going to a hair dresser of their own choice, or if you have someone on-site, they may pay that person. And unless you are in an out of town hotel together, BM may always get ready on their own, and show up groomed and dressed, at least one hour ahead of the ceremony, or in time for pre-wedding photography. Getting ready in a group has usually not been done at local weddings, when people are in their homes, or own separate accommodations. It is a recent fad, started on reality TV. So if you do not want to pay HMU for others, don't. And if you do not want to pay for robes or lunches or getting ready together, adult BM and MOH and GM can take care of themselves. Do what works for you.

I Gave Mine The Option To Have Their Hair/Make Up Done, But If They Wanted it Done They Would Have To Pay.

View Quoted Comment I am not paying for my bridal party to get hair/makeup done. I asked who wanted hair and who wanted makeup and who didn't and then they will pay. Individually it's not expensive but I have 7 girls plus myself so collectively it will add up.

I'm making it optional for my bridesmaids to get it done and they will pay for it if they choose. So far, almost all of them have said they want to get it done though.

I am having my hair and makeup done by pros. I told my MOH's and Bridesmaids that they can do it themselves or have it done professionally if they are not comfortable, then told them the pricing. Since it is optional, they can cover the cost. If I was being mandatory about it, I'd have to pay for it.

If you don't have a particular style you want them to wear , then you don't have to pay for it. You can offer that there will be a stylist available, but remember that will also take up more time in getting ready. Each bridesmaid has their own style. I personally think they should pick how they want their hair done. It should be common sense to them to wear their hair nicely and I'm sure they will ☺️

If you're requiring a specific style or look, then yes, you should pay. If they just want to get their hair done professionally, then it's a nice gesture if you can afford it but not necessary.]

I gave mine the option of doing it themselves or having it done by a professional, and got them a discount on hair/make-up if they chose to use the same artist/stylist I am for those that wanted one or the other done professionally.

I'll echo other Brides comments here. If you are requiring them to get their hair done then you should pay for the service. I am paying for all of my girls to get their hair done, if they want make up done they will be paying for that themselves. I honestly have enough girls who would do their own hair beautifully but I have a couple who would not be able to handle that and I did not want to pick and choose who got their hair done. If it's a financial stretch for you, then maybe talk to your girls about splitting the cost? I have been in several weddings and done everything from pay for it myself, to splitting cost, to having it paid for already. If these girls are your friends, they will be open to the conversation, just don't surprise them with a hair bill on the day of if they were not expecting it.