Makeup Artists Near You in Ireland
A makeup artist works from a published menu of looks and services, and you book a slot for a date and time that suits you. On ShamFix you can read the menu a makeup artist has published, compare what each slot includes, and book the appointment directly. Bridal parties, graduation mornings, debs nights, photoshoots, and editorial work all sit on the same kind of menu, though the time and the products differ. If you would rather describe the occasion first, post your task and set out the date, the venue, and the number of faces to be done. Your task stays open for 30 days. Providers registered in this category can see it. You can also browse makeup artist profiles by county and contact them directly to check a date. Posting a task on ShamFix costs nothing today. When you are deciding, ask which professional body they are a member of, and whether they have worked at your venue before. For a wedding, a trial run is common, and it helps to agree the start time so everyone is ready before the ceremony. For debs or graduations, ask how many faces they can comfortably do in the hours available. Rates vary with travel, the number of people, and whether lashes or touch-up kits are included, so it is worth discussing the full scope before you confirm.
What shapes the price of makeup artist
- What you pay is set out on the artist's own menu, and the menu price usually reflects four things.
- The first is the service itself: a natural daytime look, a full glam application, a bridal package with a trial, or a lesson where you learn to do it yourself are priced differently because they take different amounts of work.
- The second is length or complexity: false lashes, airbrush versus brush application, a colour match across several people, or a look that has to hold up under studio lighting all add time.
- The third is travel; an artist travelling to your home, a hotel, or a venue in another county builds that journey into the quote, and early-morning or late-night calls are often priced separately.
- The fourth is numbers: a single face costs less per head than a party of six, where the artist blocks out a half day.
- Ask for the menu in writing before you book, and confirm whether lashes, a trial, or a travel charge sit inside the figure or on top of it.
How long makeup artist takes
A single makeup application usually takes between forty-five minutes and an hour and a half, depending on how elaborate the look is. A lesson or a one-to-one tutorial runs longer, often two hours, because you are practising as well as watching. Bridal makeup on the morning itself commonly takes an hour to ninety minutes for the bride, with thirty to forty-five minutes for each additional member of the party, so a group of five can fill a full morning. A trial is a separate appointment, usually booked a few weeks or a month before the wedding day. For a debs, a graduation, or a big night out, book a week or two ahead; for wedding season, especially between May and September, book several months ahead and secure the date with the deposit the artist asks for. If your event repeats, a fresh application is normally needed each time, since makeup is not expected to last more than a day.
What to ask before you hire
- 01Ask which professional body they are a member of, and whether they hold insurance for mobile work.
- 02Ask which products and brands they use, and whether they carry shades for deeper skin tones as well as fair ones; a kit that suits everyone is a fair question, not a rude one.
- 03Ask how brushes and tools are cleaned between clients, and whether disposables such as mascara wands and lip applicators are used.
- 04Where a licence or a certificate applies to the treatment, ask to see it.
- 05Before you pay a deposit, ask what happens if you cancel, how much notice is needed, and what the position is if you or the artist is running late on the day.
- 06Ask whether a patch test is offered for anyone with sensitive skin or a known allergy, and how far in advance it should be done.
- 07For a wedding, ask whether a trial is included, whether the same artist attends on the morning, and how many faces they can comfortably complete before your ceremony time.
- 08Get the deposit terms, the arrival time, and the total in a message you can keep.
Makeup artist guides
All guides →
Explore other service categories that might interest you:
Makeup for every Irish occasion
Makeup artists in Ireland are busiest during wedding season from May to September and again during debs season in late summer and autumn. Communions and Confirmations in spring bring bookings for mothers and family, while race days like Galway Races and Listowel, Christmas parties and graduations keep artists busy through the year. Many artists travel to the bride's home or the hotel, which suits country weddings in counties like Kerry, Galway and Wicklow. Others work from studios in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Popular requests include bridal trials, airbrush makeup, false lash application and groups of bridesmaids on the morning.
Makeup bookings you can post
- Bridal makeup with a trial
- Bridesmaid and mother of the bride makeup
- Debs makeup
- Communion or Confirmation family makeup
- Race day or event glam
- Photoshoot or headshot makeup
- Airbrush makeup
- Makeup lesson for everyday looks
- Christmas party or night out makeup
- Makeup for video or TV appearance
Makeup artist questions
How far in advance should I book for a wedding?
Popular artists book up many months ahead for summer Saturdays, so contact them as soon as your date is set.
Do I need a trial?
A trial is recommended for weddings so you can test the look and products and make changes before the day.
Can the artist come to my house or hotel?
Yes, many makeup artists are mobile. Include the address and number of people so travel and timing can be planned.
What should I do before my appointment?
Arrive with a clean, moisturised face and let the artist know about any allergies or sensitive skin.
How much does a makeup artist cost?
It depends on the occasion, travel and number of people. Post your task on ShamFix to compare quotes free.
Makeup artist questions people ask
How long does bridal makeup take on the morning of the wedding?
Allow roughly an hour to ninety minutes for the bride and thirty to forty-five minutes for each additional person. A party of five can take most of a morning, so agree a start time that leaves a comfortable gap before the ceremony. Ask the artist to work backwards from your ceremony time when you book.
Do I need a makeup trial before my wedding day?
A trial is not compulsory, but most brides book one and it is worth it. It lets you test the look, the longevity, and how your skin reacts to the products, and it is usually arranged a few weeks before the wedding. Ask whether the trial is included in the bridal package price or charged separately.
What should I do to prepare my skin before an appointment?
Arrive with a clean, moisturised face and no makeup, unless the artist asks otherwise. Exfoliate gently a day or two before rather than on the morning, keep hydrated, and avoid trying new skincare products in the week beforehand in case of a reaction. Bring any inspiration photos and mention allergies or sensitivities at the start.
How much notice do I need to give to cancel or reschedule?
Cancellation terms vary, so check them before you pay a deposit. Many artists ask for a set number of days' notice to move a booking, and a late cancellation can mean the deposit is retained. Confirm the policy in writing and diarise the date so you do not lose track of it.
Can a makeup artist travel to my home or hotel?
Many makeup artists offer a mobile service and travel to homes, hotels, and venues, including across county lines. Travel is normally quoted separately and can depend on distance and the time of day. Ask for the travel charge in writing before you confirm the booking.
How long will my makeup last, and will it survive a long day?
A well-applied look generally holds for a full day and into the evening, though heat, dancing, and tears will test it. Ask the artist to set the makeup and to recommend a matching lip product for touch-ups. If your event runs very late, a small touch-up kit is a sensible addition.
Need makeup artist in Ireland?
Post a makeup artist task. Your task stays open for 30 days. Providers registered in this category can see it.
Post a makeup artist taskNo obligation to hire.Offer makeup artist on ShamFix
This listing is for makeup artist work in Ireland. Register so customers posting in this category can find your profile.
Register as a providerPosting a task on ShamFix costs nothing today.