How Much to Tip Wedding Hair and Makeup Artists

Standard tip range

15% to 25% of the service cost, per person. If your hair styling was $200, tip $30 to $50. Makeup at $150? Tip $22 to $38. This is one category where percentages are the norm, not flat amounts.

Owner-operators still get tipped

This is different from other vendors. In the beauty industry, tipping the owner is standard practice. It's been that way forever. Don't skip the tip just because they run the business.

Tip each stylist separately

If you had one person do hair and another do makeup, tip them each individually. Don't hand a combined tip to one person and expect them to split it. Same goes if multiple stylists worked on your bridal party.

When to tip

Right after they finish, before you head off for photos. This is one of the first tips you'll give on your wedding day. Have the envelopes ready and labeled the night before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I tip for each person in my bridal party?

You or your bridesmaids can handle their own tips. If you're covering the service cost for everyone, you can also cover the tips. Just clarify in advance so nobody's confused.

What if the trial was expensive too?

Tip for the trial just like you would at a salon visit. 15% to 20% is fine. The wedding day tip is separate.

Wedding Hair & Makeup Tipping Guide