Makeup & Hair Rates
Bride
MAKEUP
Every bride’s makeup is personally done by Chenese, whose years of artistry and attention to detail ensure a flawless, lasting look from start to finish. Her calm and friendly presence creates a relaxed, enjoyable experience while bringing your bridal vision to life.
Preview (Trial) Appointment: $150
Your preview appointment offers a sneak peek of your wedding day look and gives you the opportunity to collaborate on your desired style. This session includes a full-face makeup application and a detailed consultation to finalize your bridal vision.
Preview appointments are held in-studio only. If you have a coupon code, please use it at checkout.
Wedding Day: $150
Your wedding day makeup will be tailored to fit your personal style and comfort level. Whether you prefer a soft, natural glow or a bold, glamorous look. The service includes a full-face application, airbrush makeup, false lashes, and a touch-up kit.
(Airbrush and false lashes are complimentary but also optional.)
HAIR
Chenese works with hairstylists she’s known and trusted for years, creating a calm, welcoming, fun and professional experience for every bride.
Preview (Trial) Appointment: $150
Experience a full dry-styling session that allows you to see how your style will hold, how accessories such as veils, headpieces, or hair jewelry will be placed and how your chosen look complements your dress and makeup. The stylist you work with during your preview will be the same stylist providing services on the wedding day.
Wedding Day: $150
Personalized dry hairstyling tailored to your desired look. Includes veil, headpiece, floral, or accessory placement. Service includes on-site styling and a touch-up kit.
The stylist you work with during your preview will be the same stylist providing your services on the wedding day.
Additional fees apply for Glam or Hollywood waves, hair extensions, clip-ins, sew-in weaves, wig installs, blowouts, hair coloring, hair cutting and other salon type services.
Need services for the bride only? Submit a price quote.
Bridal Party &Moms
Adult Attendants • Makeup: $100 Each
Your bridal party deserves to look and feel just as beautiful. This service includes a full-face makeup application using long-lasting, waterproof products designed for all-day wear. Each session also includes airbrush makeup, false lashes, and a touch-up kit to keep everyone photo-ready.
Airbrush makeup and false lashes are complimentary but optional.
Adult Attendants • Hair: $100 Each
Your attendants’ hairstyles will be designed to complement their individual looks and the overall bridal aesthetic. Services are provided by one of Chenese’s trusted partnering hairstylists and include dry hairstyling, accessory placement, and a touch-up kit for lasting polish throughout the day.
Additional fees apply for Glam or Hollywood waves, hair extensions, clip-ins, sew-in weaves, wig installs, blowouts, hair coloring, and hair cutting.
Additional Artists Available
For parties of 5 or more or tight timelines, additional artists works alongside Chenese to ensure everyone is ready on time and looks flawless.
Extra Services
MALE GROOMING $100
Cost per person. Natural makeup application for the groom & groomsmen to disguise blemishes, razor burn/cuts, eliminate shine and balance out skin tone. Guaranteeing a flawless appearance that captures clean and polished on camera.
FALSE LASHES $25 / MINK LASHES $35
Strip lashes for those who don't want makeup but false lashes only.
TOUCH-UPS PROVIDED BY CHENESE $100 HR
Chenese will give special attention to the bride, providing makeup touch-ups when necessary.
1:1 BRIDE MAKEUP LESSON: $275
Discover the art of DIY bridal makeup with expert guidance. Tailoring to your preferences, Chenese will help choose the perfect foundation and create long-lasting eye makeup. Learn professional techniques like flawless look that will last through the ceremony and reception.
Other Options
IN-STUDIO WEDDING DAY MAKEUP
Our office is open for those who require one-on-one service for a more intimate setting for 1-2 people. Perfect for elopements, bridesmaids, mothers, family, friends or anyone who wants to get gorgeous for the big day. Click here to schedule as an appointment.
DESTINATION WEDDINGS
For brides getting married in another state or country, Chenese Bean Makeup Artistry will travel at the clients expense. There's a 3 day minimum for a customized package for makeup services each day.
BRIDAL PARTY ONLY
When makeup for the bride isn't required, and services for the bridal party and family is highly requested.
Mill Street Studios
Special Events
PRE & POST WEDDING DAY EVENTS
Leading up to your wedding day, there will be several events that will require you to look your best. Schedule as an appointment for these options or any type of pre-wedding day event. Offering both in-studio and on-location services:
Engagement Photos • Engagement Party • Bridal Shower • Bachelorette Party • Boudoir Photos
Wedding Brunch • Headshots • Styled Wedding Portraits • Trash the Dress Shoot • Thank You Video
Shawndale Thomas Photography
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Wedding Day Minimum: Minimums apply toward on-location (on-site) services only.
Makeup Only: $350 minimum balance. (trial not included)
Makeup & Hair Combined: $700 minimum balance. (trial not included)
Price Quote: All quotes are valid for 7 business days. Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis.
Book Your Date: A non-refundable retainer and signed contract are required. The remaining balance must be paid in full 3 weeks before the wedding date. For balances over $900, 3-pay payment plans are available upon request.
Makeup Application Timing: Bride 60 minutes, Adults 45 minutes each, Teens 30 minutes each and Flower Girls 15 minutes for two. 5-10 minutes will be included to clean & sanitize the artists workstation after each persons makeup is complete.
Payments: Once the retainer has been paid with a contract on file, an invoice will be sent to you for the final payment. The final payment is due no later than 4 weeks before the wedding. Payments can be made by cash or major credit card. Money orders, cashiers checks, certified checks and personal checks are NOT accepted.
Client Portal Access: Our secure client portal offers brides 24/7 access to contracts, invoices, and payment options. Stay organized, manage schedules, and enjoy a stress-free experience with everything you need in one convenient place.
Account Changes:
In the event additional people may need to be added after booking, please email this adjustment 90 days prior to the wedding/event date. If an additional artist is needed, his/her availability is limited and may not be available at moments notice.
Only one person (bridesmaid, mom, etc) can be deducted. If more, the client can make people substitutions or a gift card will be submitted to be used at a later date.
Late Fees:
Invoices: There's a $15 fee on past due invoices.
Wedding Day Tardiness: A fee of $25 will be charged every 15 minutes the artist and/or stylist has to wait for the client, bride, bridal party and anyone being serviced (or to be let inside the "getting ready" location) when running late against the scheduled time of arrival and start time. If the makeup artist and/or hairstylist has been waiting around for 1 hour wedding day services are immediately cancelled.
Early Morning Fees: An additional $50 applies for all services and appointments before 8am. Except for those in our "Glam & Go" Membership Program.
Holidays: An additional fee of $150 applies for appointments and weddings on a Federal Holiday. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Mileage: There is no mileage rate within the Cincinnati area. When traveling outside of the 45237 area (office address), 20 miles or more. Or when traveling to multiple locations in one day, a mileage rate of $0.70 per mile applies.
Relocating Workstation: A $100 fee per artist will be added when needing to unpack/pack makeup kit, tools & equipment in order to move to a different area, room or address in one day. Along with a mileage rate of $0.70 per mile when travel between multiple addresses.
Business Hours: Phone calls, text messages and emails have 24-48 hours response time. Held during business hours 9:30am-7:30pm Monday-Saturday; 9:00am-5:30pm Sunday. Anything received during the weekend (busiest time) will be addressed the following Monday.
Cancelling Services:
The client (bride or person of contact) may cancel services at any time. This request must be submitted to info@chenesebean.com by the bride or client only. You will forfeit any and all retainers and/or payments made. If you cancel 3 months or less of the wedding date, the remaining total (final balance) is due as the cancellation fee. A "Cancellation of Services" agreement must be signed to close the account.
In the event that Chenese Bean is unable to perform services for any reason including but not limited to sickness, accident, weather, etc., reasonable accommodations shall be made by finding a trusted and qualified replacement. If not, a full refund of the retainer will be submitted.
Availability is on a first come, first served basis. Additional Terms & Conditions will be listed on the contract. Rates are subject to change without notice. Only contracted rates will be honored.
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