You've found the dress, and now you want a face to match, and let's face it, how often will you get your makeup professionally done?
As of October 2026, one bridal look with hair on the wedding day itself (Singapore studios call this the actual day) costs about S$300 to S$820.
Planning an outfit change? Two looks cost about S$700 to S$1,500.
We didn't just guess. Every figure here comes from Singapore makeup artists' own published price lists, which we checked in October 2026.
Every studio prices by the look. The trial, extra touch-ups, and an early start usually cost extra, so keep a little wiggle room in your budget.
How makeup artists package it
So what exactly is a look? It's one full makeup and hairdo, starting from a bare face. It usually takes 2 to 3 hours, so bring snacks.
A style change is the quicker option. Think a makeup touch-up with a brand new hairdo, done in 30 to 60 minutes.
Most studios sell the same look at two to four price levels, one for each grade of artist, which studios call a tier. The names run from executive or artist all the way up to principal, and the top level can cost nearly twice the entry level at the same studio.
Some packages fold the trial into the price. One look with a trial costs about S$600 to S$1,370, and two looks with a trial cost about S$990 to S$2,050.
Want extra pampering on the day? Adding a touch up or style change to a package costs S$200 to S$400 per session. If you'd like your artist on standby for touch ups (very handy after all those happy tears), that's S$70 to S$200 an hour.
Getting married on a weekend or public holiday? Expect to add about S$50 to S$150.
Your schedule decides how many looks you need. A Chinese wedding day with a gatecrash (the groom's morning games at the bride's home) and a dinner banquet often takes two fresh looks. With a lunch banquet, you can often get away with one look plus a style change before the second march in, which is your second grand entrance into the banquet hall.
For Muslim weddings, the nikah and the bersanding can fall on different days. Some studios only sell looks for one day, so the second day becomes a second package.
- One look, actual dayS$300S$820
- Two looksS$700S$1,500
- One look with trialS$600S$1,370
- Two looks with trialS$990S$2,050
- Trial on its ownS$240S$500
- Mother or sister, per personS$200S$430
| Item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| One look, actual day | S$300 | S$820 |
| Two looks | S$700 | S$1,500 |
| One look with trial | S$600 | S$1,370 |
| Two looks with trial | S$990 | S$2,050 |
| Trial on its own | S$240 | S$500 |
| Mother or sister, per person | S$200 | S$430 |
What is usually included and what is usually extra
| Usually included | Usually extra |
|---|---|
| Makeup and a hairdo for each look | A trial, unless the package names it |
| Skin prep and false lashes | A start before the studio's early hour |
| Eyebrow shaping | Standby hours |
| Transport to one address | A touch-up or style change |
| Hair accessories on loan | Sentosa or off-island addresses |
| Groom styling at the same address, at some studios | Weekend and public holiday dates |
| Makeup for mothers and sisters |
The catch
The fee couples miss most? The early start fee. Most studios charge one, and what counts as "early" ranges from 6 am at one studio to 8 am at another.
The fee is usually a flat amount based on when your makeup begins. It ranges from S$50 for the latest early slot all the way up to S$400 for a 3 am start (yes, 3 am). A few studios bill it by the hour instead.
Let's do the maths. If the groom arrives at 8 am for the gatecrash and your look takes 2 to 3 hours, your artist has to start between 5 am and 6 am. That slot costs about S$100 to S$130 extra, and several studios charge it per artist.
Speaking of which, Mum's artist can bring a second fee. Makeup for your mother or sister costs S$200 to S$430 per person.
Want a trial on its own? That's about S$240 to S$500 per session, and several studios only run them on weekdays.
Standby can sneak up on you too. Four hours at the top rate of S$200 an hour comes to S$800, which is more than a single look at most studios.
The good news is that lashes are standard. Only a few studios list ampoules (the small vials of serum used in skin prep) as included, though, so ask if you want that extra glow.
Finally, studios usually take half the package as a deposit, and most say you won't get it back. So choose wisely!
Five questions to ask before you pay a deposit
- What is the early-start fee for my makeup start time?
- Is the trial included, and is it on a weekday only?
- What is the standby rate per hour?
- Which price level of artist is booked for my date?
- Can my looks be split across two days, and at what fee?
When to book
Book the makeup artist once the gatecrash time and the banquet time are fixed. The start time sets the early fee and the number of looks.
A few studios open bookings 12 months ahead, but others advise booking 6 to 12 months out.
Is a makeup trial necessary?
If you've never worked with your artist before, or your skin likes to throw a tantrum whenever it meets a new product, it's well worth booking. Just check whether your package price already includes one first. Packages with a trial sit at about S$600 to S$1,370 for one look, so you might already be covered.
How many looks do I need on my wedding day?
Having a lunch banquet? One look and a style change should do the trick. But if your day stretches from a morning gatecrash all the way to a dinner banquet, one studio books a full second look of 2 to 2.5 hours instead of a quick 30 to 45-minute change.
Why is there an early morning surcharge for makeup?
The fee covers a start before the artist's normal working hours. Studios set those hours to begin between 6 am and 8 am, and the fee rises the earlier you start.
Your next step
Before you lock in your makeup start time, line it up with your photographer's call time on the photographer rates table. Each row lists the extra fees in its catch column, so you'll spot any early start surprises.
