Post # 1
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Worker bee
If you don’t mind sharing, how much is your salon charging you for an updo? My salon quoted me $85 (which I am pretty sure includes a trial), and I’m wondering if that is too much. Based on some other posts I’ve read on the general boards, I think it is, but then again it’s such a local topic that I thought I’d ask for your input too. My salon is right in Buckhead, so that is probably part of the cost.
Thanks!
Post # 3
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Helper bee
That actually doesn’t sound too bad to me! I’ve been trying to price out "wedding hair and make-up" and I keep coming up with around $300 – $350 for both. I think I may be making a mistake by saying it’s for a wedding!
Post # 4
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Worker bee
I got married in CA, but my wedding do was about $50. I’m sure you can find a cheaper place to do hair in Atlanta too.
My hair stylist does cuts & styles out of her own house, and gives me great cuts at a great price. She’s done up-do’s for weddings as well (she used to work in a salon, but now has another job). If you’d like, PM me for her contact info and you can ask what her prices are. She’s really great 🙂
Post # 5
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Busy Beekeeper
I honestly havent’ gotten around to this part yet, but have looked into studios that come to you and also do a trial hair run and makeup also.
I’m not doing the whole updo. Half up half down most likely.
Post # 6
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Worker bee
I have a friend who is getting married in December-so she’s a bit ahead of me in the planning process. She is using Formal Faces for her hair and makeup-and has offered it to her bridesmaids as well. They will actually come to your location. I know for the bridesmaids the cost for hair and makeup is $125; just hair $80 and just makeup is $70. I’m in the wedding, so not something I’m willing to pay just to be a bridesmaid-but for my wedding in February-it may totally be worth it!
Post # 7
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Helper bee
My really good friend is doing my hair and makeup. She is awesome! Since she is a friend of mine she is giving me these services as my wedding gift.
She normally charges $150 for hair and $150 for makeup this includes a trial for both.
I live Out of Town from her so I am not getting a trail, however she has been doing my hair and makeup for years, so I am not worried one bit. I am planning to give her a nice fat tip!!
I would pay if she didn’t insist on "giving" me the services as her gift. She is worth every penny!
FYI – im not from Atlanta But I would imagine the cost is similar in St Louis.
Post # 8
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Newbee
- Wedding: January 2021 - catherdral ceremony/private club reception
I used Cortney Nelms (http://www.hairbycortney.com) – she comes to you, and she’s so good at what she does!
Post # 9
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Busy bee
I used a small salon in N.GA and it was $100 for my wedding up-do (including 2 hour trial). I thought that was a fair price given that I typically pay $85 or more for a bridesmaid up-do with no trial at my typical salon in Alpharetta.
Post # 10
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Newbee
I second Cortney Nelms!!!!
She was AMAZING!
I got married June 13th. She came to my hotel, got their early and even did an extra bridesmaid that I didn’t anticipate.
My hair for day of and trial was $100.00
My bridesmaid’s all had updo’s at $65.00 each.
My mom had a blowout and style for $55.00.
Cortney does awesome work and she’s just a great person. I highly recommend her!She kept me calm that day as well when our hectic schedule got behind.
Tell her Alicia sent you!
Post # 11
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Helper bee
Curious – if you used Cortney for hair, did you have someone else come in for make-up?
Post # 12
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Newbee
- Wedding: January 2021 - catherdral ceremony/private club reception
Cortney doesn’t do makeup, unfortunately – but I’m sure she has recommendations for someone who will!
Post # 13
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Worker bee
Thanks so much for sharing this information with me. I feel much better about the costs now. I just have never gotten my hair done so I had no clue!