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Northside Glam Co

Hi, our bridal makeup in Sydney starts from about A$180 per person for makeup only. Which date and suburb is your wedding, and how many people need makeup?

Adelaide Bridal Beauty

Hello, a wedding makeup in Adelaide is usually from about A$550, and a trial can be booked before the day. Do you want a trial, and what style are you thinking of?

Perth Face Studio

Hi, a makeup application in Perth is around A$120 to A$200, and travel fees may apply outside the city. Which suburb would the artist need to come to?

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Makeup artists in Australia: wedding and event prices

A wedding makeup artist in Australia averages about A$550 in Adelaide, A$700 in Melbourne and A$785 in Sydney, and a single makeup application in Perth was listed at A$120–A$200. Prices change with the date, the number of people and the travel, so the quickest way to current quotes is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where local artists reply with their own offers.

Approximate prices in Australia, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
Service and placePrice, A$
Wedding makeup, Sydney (average)about 785
Wedding makeup, Melbourne (average)about 700
Wedding makeup, Adelaide (average)about 550
Bridal makeup and hair, Sydney, per person180 for makeup only, up to 300 for full service
Makeup application, Perth120–200

Licences and insurance

No government licence is legally required for most makeup work in Australia, so the artist's training and portfolio matter more than a licence number. Freelancers still have to follow general business rules. Ask about insurance as well: makeup artists typically pay about A$346–A$447 a year for public liability and professional indemnity cover, so ask whether the artist carries it.

Season and weather

October is late spring, and summer runs from December to February. Weddings and formal events in spring and summer are usually booked well ahead, so a December date needs an artist booked now. Summer heat and humidity make long-lasting, water-resistant products worth asking about for outdoor events.

How prices are quoted

Quotes are often per person, and some are given plus GST, so ask for the total. Group bookings can get a discount: some Sydney studios offer group discounts, and travel fees may apply. Ask whether a trial makeup is included in the price before you book.

What to put in your request

Name the type of makeup (bridal, evening or natural), the number of people, the hairstyle, the date and time, and your suburb, because travel and call-out fees depend on distance. Say whether you want a trial, what experience you expect from the artist, and your budget.

Describe the look in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice, and add a photo of the style you like. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details such as the date and location, looks through artists' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Artists registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For hair and nails, see hairdressing or manicure, pedicure and nail extensions.

Questions and answers

How much does a makeup artist cost in Australia?

For a wedding, averages were about A$785 in Sydney, A$700 in Melbourne and A$550 in Adelaide. A single makeup application in Perth was listed at A$120–A$200.

Do makeup artists need a licence in Australia?

No government licence is legally required for most makeup work, although artists must still follow general business rules and should carry public liability insurance.

Are travel fees or a trial makeup extra?

Travel fees may apply, so give your suburb in the request. Ask whether a trial makeup is included in the price before you book.

How early should I book for summer?

Summer runs from December to February, and the heat makes long-lasting products important. For a December date, send your request now.

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