TLDR: Do you really need wedding ampoules / airbrush makeup and what are the usual hidden costs I should watch out for? Since embarking on this entire wedding affair, I've come to realise that the wedding industry is full of profiteering vendors who are quite ready to sell you exorbitant services or packages as you try to put together your dream wedding. And nowhere is this more prominent than in the bridal makeup and hair styling industry.  I had initially budgeted $200 for wedding makeup and hair. Once I started sourcing for quotes, I realised this amount could barely even buy me a pre-wedding look, much less for my actual day. So I then increased my budget by twice, hoping that it'll be enough, but apparently not for all vendors. These were the rates I got quoted for: Pre Wedding (1 look): $150 - $380 Actual Day (2 looks): ......