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cost of day of make up /hair

LMEL1223 Posted:

cost of day of make up /hair

Does anyone know why make up and hair cost more for the bride than for the MOB or BMs?

It seems weird to me that they charge more for the bride... is it just because its you wedding and they can?
soon2beMrsHenry92912 Posted:

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I think that is a really good question!! The only thing I can think of is that they take more time with the bride for hair and make-up which could be the reason for the extra cost.

Jmrosa1 Posted:

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Once all companies find out its a wedding then miraculously the price jumps...and for no other reason than people pay it out for their weddings. Because that makes no sense to me either. I can't see spending $175-$200 on hair and makeup just for being the bride. Nuts!

LMEL1223 Posted:

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I know I find it absolutely ridiculous!

Tromsugar2b Posted:

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well a lot of places if you are booking hair or makeup for yourself the price is only (lets say) 125* if you book atleast 3 bridesmaids hair for 65, or if it's not requried they hope you will book your bridesmaids hair as well .....So the bulk of the cost is on you because it is your wedding and they will spend more time on you but also because the typical bridesmaid doesn't want to pay 100 something for hair.....they spike up your price but when you add the numbers together and divide by 4.....its really only...in the case i just listed.... 80$ a person....or something that's close to the typical price you'd pay when you get an updo at a salon. ....it's basically giving the bridesmaids a break in hopes that you will spend more because its *your day*.

LMEL1223 Posted:

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Posted by Tromsugar2b

well a lot of places if you are booking hair or makeup for yourself the price is only (lets say) 125* if you book atleast 3 bridesmaids hair for 65, or if it's not requried they hope you will book your bridesmaids hair as well .....So the bulk of the cost is on you because it is your wedding and they will spend more time on you but also because the typical bridesmaid doesn't want to pay 100 something for hair.....they spike up your price but when you add the numbers together and divide by 4.....its really only...in the case i just listed.... 80$ a person....or something that's close to the typical price you'd pay when you get an updo at a salon. ....it's basically giving the bridesmaids a break in hopes that you will spend more because its *your day*.



that does make the most sense. Thanks for the explanation. Doesn't help me much though because I am getting married early in the day and my BMs are getting
their hair done else wear since some of then are coming form out of state.
chliekm Posted:

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I'm comparing a few vendors/salons in Nassau and those who will travel to Nassau. For on location the avg hair/makeup is $100 per person and bride has been more.

I have quotes for hair at $85 per person and then makeup for $60-$80 depending on how many people. I think these are reasonable and would feel bad asking my girls to spend $200 on top of everything else they are paying for!!

As for charging the bride more, I think they spend more time on your makeup than the others, but totally agree that its not needed!
FROMJLATOJLK Posted:

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Posted by Tromsugar2b

well a lot of places if you are booking hair or makeup for yourself the price is only (lets say) 125* if you book atleast 3 bridesmaids hair for 65, or if it's not requried they hope you will book your bridesmaids hair as well .....So the bulk of the cost is on you because it is your wedding and they will spend more time on you but also because the typical bridesmaid doesn't want to pay 100 something for hair.....they spike up your price but when you add the numbers together and divide by 4.....its really only...in the case i just listed.... 80$ a person....or something that's close to the typical price you'd pay when you get an updo at a salon. ....it's basically giving the bridesmaids a break in hopes that you will spend more because its *your day*.



Good point
Jmrosa1 Posted:

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Yep I agree.....good point when you look at it in the total price! lol

linda_art Posted:

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Either way, I agree that it is annoying. Are you having them come to you or are you going to the salon?

LMEL1223 Posted:

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I am having them come to me so I could understand if they charged more for travel. I just find it a little ridiculous that they charge so much more for the bride.

The explanation about the bridesmaids makes a some sense to me but I am not requiring my girls to get their hair done and I know that if they do they will be going to a separate place due to time constraints.

I just think they just charge you more because they can.

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