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[mrswtobe]

Long story but I've had to just start looking for a new make up artist. The artist is top class but even so €380 for 6 people without a trial just for make up seems steep. Need your help ladies how much are you paying and who are you getting? I'm starting to panic now. I want to look great but it'll be nearly 700 euro for hair and make up!!

I'm so fed up of these crazy prices.

[mollybird]

where you getting married?? mine is working out at €100 for 4 of us. that be me, my 2 bm's and my mum. me getting married down in waterford. my hair i'm getting done by a friend of a friend as a nixer. she doing my trial for me in may for godson's communion. seen some pics of her work. looks well class. around €15 euro for each of us for hair.

[ohlordy]

€100 for four is very cheap, I'm getting 3 of us done for €150, €50 trial for me. I was quoted €350 for 3 people by someone else, they vary so much.

[mollybird]

ya i was well shocked when i heard it too. she said 25 for trial and 25 for actual day too. but ive had my trial with her for my engagment shoot so i was well trilled. will book her when i'm down home in may.

[Jackyl]

I'm with you mrswtobe, I don't want to pay that amount either. I've just been looking around for make-up artists on the web tonight, was going to e-mail a few for quotes. I'm getting married in North Wicklow and need makeup for myself & 2 bridesmaids. Mollybird looks like you are onto a winner, is your make-up artist based in Waterford, does she travel do you know ?

[awhiletogo]

Yeah, the prices do vary a lot, mine is 300 euro for 4 of us, and then 50 for the trial which is i know is def on the expensive side, but the girl is brilliant and comes to the house. I got my dress for half price and my veil for ten euro on e bay tho so i'm justifying it that way!!

[schmoo_mammy]

My girl is doin git for €115 - €25 for my trial and makeup on the day (half price deal shes doing at the mo) and €30 each for 3 BMs on the day!

Wsa delighted with it but def wouldnt have paid more than €150!

[2bARNOTT2b]

thats a good price. schmoo_mammy! could u tell me who she is? im torn between make up artists or beautician, but think id prefer make up artist.just the expense of them.

[schmoo_mammy]

Hi 2bARNOTT2b! i should have said im going with a beautician not a makeup artist. She is great at makeup tho - shes done mine a few times now. If u still want the details, let me know! Based in Laois btw!

[2bARNOTT2b]

thanks for replying. im looking or make up artist that doesnt cost a bomb. dont think they exist! think ill have to go for beautician. thanks again xx

[mollybird]

jackyl, not sure if she travels. she owns her own beautician at home. i don't get why some of the missies are looking on the net. if your outside dublin anyone you should look about going into any ordinary beautician place i'm sure they do it a reasonable prices. then again i'm not pushed about make up at all. don't know much about it myself.

[mrswtobe]

Thanks for the replies, I suppose the difference is that a make-up artist is highly trained in make up while a beautician may not be. I got a make up artist for 300 euro so I'm happy with that. She has worked for Lancome, MAC and Armani. I suppose ill make the difference up elsewhere, I don't want to regret not getting someone fab on the day as I am very fussy with make up and all the beauticians I have tried never did a good job it was always too much.

[wifeychops]

Ladies, how far in advance do i need to book a make up artist and any recommendations of any in Sligo/ Roscommon Area?

[awhiletogo]

Thanks for the replies, I suppose the difference is that a make-up artist is highly trained in make up while a beautician may not be. I got a make up artist for 300 euro so I'm happy with that. She has worked for Lancome, MAC and Armani. I suppose ill make the difference up elsewhere, I don't want to regret not getting someone fab on the day as I am very fussy with make up and all the beauticians I have tried never did a good job it was always too much.

I'd be the same mrswtobe, that's why i paid a bit more as well, i'd be really fussy about make up, and hate when they over do it! I have very dark eyes, and find 99% of them go bloody crazy with eyeliner to make the eyes stand out, and it's waaaay too much! And i'm happy to leave out favours and that stuff to make it up! I wonder actually if you have same person as me, she's trained in MAC and is the same price!

Wifeychops, i'd say it depends who you want. The girl i got can be booked up a year ahead of time, but i think plenty of them are available with 6 months or less to go, so i'd say you're ok for a bit! Sorry, not too sure about sligo/roscommon, but i can pm you details of the girl i got if you want as i'm fairly sure she'll go wherever in the country

[wifeychops]

awhiletogo thanks a mill for that, was just freaking out when seen all the comments that people were going for there trials and stuff and i have not even thought of one.... Overly Chilled out Bride but when i see how organised ppl are i Freak out