Services & Rates

Transparent Pricing

Welcome to Hou Elite Artist. We believe in upfront, transparent pricing with zero hidden fees. We don’t just provide makeup—we deliver a premium brand experience. Whether you need a fully trained grooming and lead-capture team for a high-stakes corporate trade show or an elevated look for your wedding day, our team brings 15+ years of commercial, TV, and luxury bridal experience to every booking.

The Elite Corporate Advantage

When you book with Hou Elite Artist, you are investing in an extension of your brand.

Custom Brand Training

Every corporate booking includes a complimentary 1-hour training session. We study your company, products, and booth objectives so our artists can engage your customers, scan badges, and capture leads while providing on-site grooming.

Corporate Friendly Billing

We understand corporate procurement. We offer Net 30 terms for clients with a Tax ID on file, making the payment process effortless for your accounting department.

Seamless Logistics

The easiest scheduling and coordination process in the industry. We handle the complexity so you don’t have to.

Individual Staffing Rates

Corporate Events & Trade Shows

All corporate bookings require a 4-hour minimum. To provide maximum value, our Full-Day rates include a built-in volume discount.

Staffing Position

Half-Day (4hr)

Full-Day (8hr)

Makeup Artist / Brand Ambassador Hybrid

Grooming + active booth presence & lead capture

$600

$1,050

Senior Makeup Artist

15+ years experience, TV/Commercial credits

$600

$1,050

Makeup Artist Only

Dedicated corporate grooming and touchups

$500

$900

Team Lead / On-Site Manager

Manages multi-staff teams & client communication

$600

$900

Brand Ambassador Only

Experienced, product-trained, lead capture

$350

$600

Individual Staffing Rates

Signature Full-Day Corporate Packages

Need a full team? These 10-hour packages utilize staggered scheduling to ensure your booth has non-stop coverage from open to close.

Elite Hybrid Package

$1,500

1 MUA/BA Hybrid + 1 Brand Ambassador (10 hours staggered).

Double Booth Package

$2,500

2 MUA/BA Hybrids + 1 Brand Ambassador (10 hours staggered)

Island Booth / Large Activation

$4,200

2 MUA/BA Hybrids + 2 Brand Ambassadors + 1 Team Lead (10 hours total)

Bridal Services

Weddings & Bridal

Brokered services for professional bridal artists. On-location bookings require a 3-person minimum (Bride + 2) or a $675 minimum booking to protect artist pay

On-Location Wedding Services

Makeup + Hair (Bride, Bridesmaids, Mothers, Attendants)

$225 Per Face

Bridal Trial (In-studio or agreed location)

$225

Studio-Only Services

No 3-person minimum if the client comes to our studio

Bridal Makeup Only

$200

Bridal Hair Only

$200

Bridesmaid/Mother Makeup Only

$175

Bridesmaid/Mother Hair Only

$175

Enhance Your Experience

Specialized Add-Ons

Staffing Position

Half-Day (4hr)

Full-Day (8hr)

Makeup Artist / Brand Ambassador Hybrid

Grooming + active booth presence & lead capture

$600

$1,050

Senior Makeup Artist

15+ years experience, TV/Commercial credits

$600

$1,050

Makeup Artist Only

Dedicated corporate grooming and touchups

$500

$900

Team Lead / On-Site Manager

Manages multi-staff teams & client communication

$600

$900

Brand Ambassador Only

Experienced, product-trained, lead capture

$350

$600

Enhance Your Experience

Specialized Add-Ons

Brokered services for professional bridal artists. On-location bookings require a 3-person minimum (Bride + 2) or a $675 minimum booking to protect artist pay

Executive Grooming Lounge

On-site touchup station for VIPs and speakers

$200/hr (2-hr min)

Speaker / Panelist Prep

Camera-ready grooming (~20 mins/person)

$150/person

Social Media Content Station

Branded photo backdrop + quick touchups + lead capture

+$250 per event

On-Camera Styling

Touchups for video shoots and livestreams

$150/hr

Bilingual Staff (English/Spanish)

Available for any booking

+$50 per staff/day

Service Coverage Area

Travel Fees

All travel fees are per artist, per event day.

Zone 1

Inside Loop 610 / Galleria / NRG Park / GRB

Included

Zone 2

Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Clear Lake, Spring, Cypress.

$75

Zone 3

The Woodlands, Conroe, Galveston, League City, Richmond

$125

Zone 4

College Station, Beaumont, Brenham

$250 + Hotel (if call time is before 7:00 AM)

Zone 5

Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Out-of-Region

Custom Quote + Hotel + Per Diem

Terms & Discounts

Booking Terms & Overtime

Multi-Day Booking

3+ consecutive days (same event) — 10% off total

Retainer Client

3+ events per quarter — 10% off all bookings

Early Start Fee

On-location start before 7:00 AM — +$100 per artist

Overtime Rates

Less than 72 hours’ notice — +$150 flat fee

Rush Booking

Less than 72 hours’ notice — +$150 flat fee