How much does wedding hair and make-up cost?
£811
The average UK couple spends £811 on hair styling (£417) and make-up (£394) together, according to the Bridebook UK Wedding Report 2026 (7,000 newly married and planning couples).
That's about 3.9% of the average UK wedding budget of £20,604.
What affects the price?
- Number of people – bride, bridesmaids, mothers
- Trial sessions
- Travel and early starts
- Staying on for touch-ups
Ways to save
- Book one artist who does both hair and make-up
- Bridesmaids can do their own make-up while the bride's is done professionally
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Source: Bridebook UK Wedding Report 2026 – average spend reported by 7,000 newly married and planning couples. Prices from suppliers on Wedding UK are their own starting prices and may change; always ask for a quote.