Bridal Party Hair and Makeup Cost, Bay Area (2026 Prices)
Bridal party hair and makeup in the Bay Area costs $130.00 to $330.00 per person across 7 on-location EIM listings checked in September 2026.
TL;DR
Bridesmaid and bridal party hair and makeup in the Bay Area costs $250.00 to $330.00 per person for both services, and $130.00 to $175.00 per person for hair only or makeup only. That is across the 7 on-location, per-person listings below for parties of 1 to 12 (median $250.00 per person, checked September 25, 2026).
- Lowest price, Sunnyvale: hair only or makeup only at $130.00/person each, trial included, one bridesmaid per booking.
- Makeup only for a large party: a Pittsburg host at $175.00/person, false lashes included.
- Hair and makeup for up to 12: makeup and hair styling from the same Pittsburg host at $250.00/person.
- One artist, both services in the same seat: $260.00/person in Sunnyvale, about two hours per bridesmaid.
- Mothers of the bride and groom: a Sunnyvale mother-of-the-bride combo at $260.00/person, or full hair and makeup at $330.00/person from an Alameda host for 1 to 8 people.
Last updated: September 2026
Every option in this guide is a current Events in Minutes listing, and EIM earns a fee when you book through us.
How much is bridesmaid hair and makeup per person?
Bridesmaid hair and makeup in the San Francisco Bay Area costs $130.00 to $330.00 per person across the 7 per-person listings in this guide, depending mostly on whether each bridesmaid gets one service or both. With seven prices ($130.00, $130.00, $175.00, $250.00, $260.00, $260.00, $330.00), the median is the middle value, $250.00 per person.
For the bride's own package, see the wedding hair and makeup cost guide for the Bay Area. To compare more artists, browse hair and makeup artists in San Francisco.
Is hair only or makeup only cheaper for bridesmaids?
Yes: in the Bay Area, bridesmaid hair only or makeup only starts at $130.00 per person, against $250.00 for both, but the Sunnyvale and Pittsburg hosts price the second service differently.
- Sunnyvale: hair is $130.00/person, makeup is $130.00/person, and the combo is $260.00/person. The combo equals the two added together ($130.00 + $130.00): no saving, but one artist does both.
- Pittsburg: face-only makeup is $175.00/person and makeup with hair styling is $250.00/person, so hair adds $75.00 per person.
Bridal party hair and makeup packages you can book in the Bay Area
All seven travel to your getting-ready location, sorted by per-person price.
On-Location Bridesmaid Makeup Application for the Wedding Day
Makeup only for one bridesmaid at the getting-ready space: skin prep with primer, light coverage and soft eye makeup matched to the bride's. Best for bridesmaids who do their own hair. Watch-out: the listing is set to 1 guest, so each bridesmaid is a separate booking.
Book nowOn-Location Bridesmaid Hair Styling for the Wedding Day Look
Bridesmaid hair styled at the getting-ready address anywhere in the Bay Area and Northern California. The listing sets aside about 60 minutes per person and lists hypoallergenic products and a trial session. Best for bridesmaids who do their own makeup. Watch-out: one person per booking, so each bridesmaid books separately.
Book nowBridesmaid Face Makeup Only for the Entire Wedding Party
A full, lasting makeup look for each member of the wedding party with no hair styling, coordinated to complement the bride, with false lashes and a design consultation included. Best for larger parties whose bridesmaids style their own hair. Watch-out: at $175.00/person it costs $45.00 more than the Sunnyvale makeup-only listing.
Book nowBridesmaid Makeup and Hair Styling for the Wedding Party
Makeup and hair styling from the same host as the face-only package, for a full face that complements the bride without copying her. False lashes and a design consultation are included. Best for a large party that wants one team for hair and makeup at the lowest combo rate here. Watch-out: strict cancellation, up to 30 days before.
Book nowBridesmaid Hair and Makeup Combo for the Wedding Party Look
Bridesmaid hair with natural makeup, booked per bridesmaid and done wherever the party gets ready in the Bay Area and Northern California. The listing puts each sitting at about two hours, and a trial session is included. Best for small parties that want hair and makeup from one artist. Watch-out: two hours per person adds up fast with one artist.
Book nowOn-Location Mother of the Bride Hair and Makeup Combo Day
Hair and natural makeup in one appointment for the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom, at the getting-ready address across the Bay Area and Northern California. The listing puts each sitting at about two hours and includes a trial session. Best for mothers who want one artist for both services. Watch-out: one person per booking, and a deposit is required.
Book nowBridal Party Hair and Makeup On-Location Full Service Package
Full wedding hair and makeup on location across Northern California. The listing names bridesmaids, the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom and lists general liability insurance and a licensed cosmetologist. Best for mothers and close family booked together, up to 8 people. Watch-out: it is the highest per-person price here, and false lashes and trials are add-ons.
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All prices are per person.
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Location Bridesmaid Makeup Application for the Wedding Day | Travels to You | 1 hour | 1 guests | $130.00/person |
| On-Location Bridesmaid Hair Styling for the Wedding Day Look | Travels to You | 1 hour | 1 guests | $130.00/person |
| Bridesmaid Face Makeup Only for the Entire Wedding Party | Travels to You | 3 hours | 1–12 guests | $175.00/person |
| Bridesmaid Makeup and Hair Styling for the Wedding Party | Travels to You | 3 hours | 1–12 guests | $250.00/person |
| Bridesmaid Hair and Makeup Combo for the Wedding Party Look | Travels to You | 2 hours | 1 guests | $260.00/person |
| On-Location Mother of the Bride Hair and Makeup Combo Day | Travels to You | 2 hours | 1 guests | $260.00/person |
| Bridal Party Hair and Makeup On-Location Full Service Package | Travels to You | 3 hours | 1–8 guests | $330.00/person |
Is there a minimum number of people?
No. None of the 7 Bay Area bridal party hair and makeup listings here has a minimum: every group range starts at 1. The maximums differ: both Pittsburg listings take up to 12 people and the Alameda listing up to 8, each in a 3-hour booking, while the four Sunnyvale listings are one person per booking.
How long does bridesmaid hair and makeup take per person?
Bay Area bridesmaid hair takes about one hour per person, and hair and makeup together about two hours per person (the Sunnyvale host's published figures). With one artist, four bridesmaids at two hours each is 4 x 2 = 8 hours for hair and makeup. Pittsburg and Alameda state a 3-hour booking instead, so ask how many people fit in it.
What are the best hair and makeup services for bridesmaids on the wedding day?
The best Bay Area bridesmaid service depends on who needs which service and party size.
Bridesmaids who do their own hair
Book makeup only: Sunnyvale at $130.00/person or the Pittsburg face-only package at $175.00/person with lashes.
A small party that wants one artist for both
The Sunnyvale hair and makeup combo at $260.00/person, about two hours per bridesmaid, booked one person at a time.
Mothers of the bride and groom
The Sunnyvale mother-of-the-bride hair and makeup combo at $260.00/person, about two hours with a trial included, one mother per booking. For both mothers in one booking, the Alameda full-service package at $330.00/person names both mothers and takes 1 to 8 people in a 3-hour booking.
A large party getting ready together
The Pittsburg makeup and hair styling package at $250.00/person, up to 12 people in one booking.
Example bridal party budgets
Example estimates before tax, fees and gratuity:
- Five bridesmaids, hair and makeup, Pittsburg: 5 x $250.00 = $1,250.00.
- Six bridesmaids, mixed, Sunnyvale: 3 combos x $260.00 = $780.00, plus 3 makeup only x $130.00 = $390.00, for $1,170.00 total. That is six one-person bookings and about 3 x 2 + 3 x 1 = 9 hours of chair time for one artist, so ask about a second artist.
- Four bridesmaids, makeup only, Pittsburg: 4 x $175.00 = $700.00.
What costs extra beyond the per-person price?
Beyond the per-person price, false lashes and a hair and makeup trial are the two extras that change what Bay Area bridesmaid glam really costs. Both Pittsburg packages and the Sunnyvale hair-styling listing show false lashes in their included list, while Alameda lists them as an add-on priced on inquiry. The four Sunnyvale listings include a trial session in the base price; Pittsburg and Alameda offer a trial as an add-on priced on inquiry.
How we chose
We kept seven Events in Minutes bridal party listings that price per person and travel to you, from hosts in Sunnyvale, Pittsburg and Alameda. We picked one listing per service type and price point written for bridesmaids, mothers and the wedding party, so a few other per-person bridal listings on EIM (including separate Alameda hair-only and makeup listings, a $350.00/person Sunnyvale bridal party package, and two Santa Cruz listings at $120.00/person that sit outside the Bay Area) are not in the range. Every price, group range, duration and inclusion was checked against each live listing on September 25, 2026. For full artist profiles, see our best wedding hair and makeup artists in the SF Bay Area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for six bridesmaids and both mothers?
As an example estimate before tax, fees and gratuity: six bridesmaids with makeup and hair styling from the Pittsburg host is 6 x $250.00 = $1,500.00, and both mothers with the Sunnyvale mother-of-the-bride combo is 2 x $260.00 = $520.00, for $1,500.00 + $520.00 = $2,020.00. The Alameda full-service package is the higher-priced alternative for the mothers: 2 x $330.00 = $660.00, for $2,160.00. Keeping all eight people with the Pittsburg host, which covers up to 12, is 8 x $250.00 = $2,000.00.
Do bridesmaids pay for their own hair and makeup?
There is no fixed rule. As general etiquette advice, if the couple requires professional glam or a matching look, the couple usually covers it; if it is optional, bridesmaids often pay their own. Per-person pricing makes it easy to split: each bridesmaid covers their own seat and the couple covers the mothers.
Can mothers of the bride and groom book the same package as bridesmaids?
Yes. Every listing here is priced per person, so a mother is one more seat. The Sunnyvale mother-of-the-bride combo at $260.00/person is written for the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom, one person per booking. The Alameda full-service package at $330.00/person also names both mothers and takes up to 8 people, and the Pittsburg packages cover each member of the wedding party.
Is a deposit required to book bridesmaid hair and makeup?
The four Sunnyvale listings show Deposit Required in their included list; the Pittsburg and Alameda listings do not, so ask when you request the date. All seven are request to book, so the artist confirms before the date is held, and all seven show a strict cancellation policy (both Pittsburg listings state up to 30 days before).
Does the artist travel to our hotel or house?
All 7 listings are marked travels to you. The Sunnyvale hair, combo and mother-of-the-bride listings describe the Bay Area and Northern California, and the Alameda listing describes Northern California. The Pittsburg listings mention Pleasanton in their descriptions but do not name a travel area, so confirm travel to your address when you request the date.