Could use some advice on Hair/Makeup, ladies...

I'm getting married on a Sunday morning in February. So I need someplace to come in a little bit early to accommodate my party....but there IS five of us, so I figured it shouldn't be that hard, right?

Just got my first hair/makeup quote...from my local, normally on the cheaper end hair salon...and I'm having a little bit of sticker shock.

I was originally quoted $180 for my hair, $140 for each of my BM's....when I was like woahhhh, I was expecting expensive but not THAT expensive, they lowered it to 'bottom line' $160 for me, $125 for my girls. If it was during normal business hours, it would only be $100-$120 for me.

I was also quoted $150 for my makeup and $100 for my BMs. They were willing to go down to $90 for each of the BMs and firm $150 for me. And this is NOT airbrushing.

Is that normal?

They told me no matter where I go the prices are going to get jacked up because I need someone for like 6am.

Christ...its not like I'm asking them to open up early for one person. They'd be getting a pretty penny at normal prices. Its not like they're washing/coloring/cutting. Just throw my damn hair up, smack some makeup on me and make me look pretty for one day for a normal price of $200....not $330, ya know? I was hoping my BMs wouldnt have to spend more than $150 each....not $225 each.

Or am I being unreasonable here?

Anyone know where I can find a decent deal in the Levittown area?

Re: Could use some advise on Hair/Makeup, ladies...

that is very expensive... i am paying $125 for myself for makeup, and for my girls its $70.. for hair its 90 for me, 70 for my girls. however, both the hair and makeup people are coming to a hotel where we will be getting ready.

Could use some advice on Hair/Makeup, ladies...

Salon Nouveau charges 225-250 bride hair and makeup and Bridemaids 150 for hair and makeup... if there 3 or more gettin done Airbrush and eyelashes are included in the package rate at no additional charge for the entire party - 516.308.7272

Could use some advice on Hair/Makeup, ladies...

I know that Dusti from Fire Monkey Hair travels and has done early morning weddings. She is also way less than what you were quoted.

Re: Could use some advice on Hair/Makeup, ladies...

I hired Divine Artistry for makeup and she is a little expensive compared to the prices I've seen on here from other brides, $250 for the bride and $100 for the bridal party. Her prices aren't based on what time of the morning she needs to be at the location. She has been to a bride's house at 4AM. She also includes airbush and eyelashes in the price. But she recommended her friend for hair, Angela's Hair Designs. I have a trial with her in two weeks, which she charges $40. Her work looks great. She quoted me $125 and $70 for the bridal party for the wedding day, which I think for the bridal party price isn't bad at all. Her name is Angela's Hair Design. Let me know if you want more info. Good Luck!

Could use some advice on Hair/Makeup, ladies...

Check out Jenn the hair genie. She will come to your house and is fab!