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Beauty & Personal Care, Louisiana

Makeup Artist cost in New Orleans, LA

A typical Makeup Artist figure in New Orleans is about $106 per session, about 15% below the national figure of $125.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

$106

per session

Fair price range: $51 to $213

On the low end
$51
On the high end
$213

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Orleans. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Event type
  2. Trials
  3. On-location
  4. Bridal
  5. Products

Ways to pay less

  1. Skip a trial for casual events
  2. Book studio instead of travel
  3. Ask about group rates
  4. Bring your own lashes
  5. Confirm overtime fees

Makeup Artist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
New Orleans, LA$106
$51 to $213
National typical$125
$60 to $250
Baton Rouge, LA$101
$49 to $201
Shreveport, LA$100
$48 to $200
Fort Worth, TX$119
$58 to $239
Fresno, CA$123
$59 to $245
Glendale, AZ$124
$60 to $249

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Questions people ask

Makeup Artist in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, Makeup Artist typically costs about $106 per session, with most prices between $51 and $213.

Why is New Orleans lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Makeup Artist earn in New Orleans, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New Orleans about 15% below the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.