Hire a Hair & Makeup Artist in Nashville, TN
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional hair & makeup artist services in Nashville, TN. Our hair & makeup artists come fully equipped with Professional makeup kit, Airbrush system, Hair styling tools and operate on standard 10-hour production days. Available for corporate, broadcast, commercial, and live event productions. Book today for immediate availability.
What Does a Hair & Makeup Artist Do?
A Hair & Makeup Artist (HMU) prepares on-camera talent for broadcast, commercial, corporate, and film productions. They apply makeup to reduce shine, even skin tones, and ensure talent looks polished under studio and field lighting. They also style hair for continuity across multiple shots and shooting days. HMUs work quickly between takes to maintain a consistent on-camera appearance.
Standard Equipment
Common Shoot Scenarios
- Broadcast news segments
- Corporate interviews
- Commercial productions
- Photo shoots
- Live event talent prep
Video Production in Nashville, TN
Nashville's music industry, healthcare sector, and exploding tech scene create a dynamic production market. The city has grown into a top-10 US production hub with a crew base that blends music, entertainment, and corporate expertise.
Tennessee has no state income tax and offers a 25% film incentive on qualified Tennessee expenditures. Nashville's music infrastructure (studios, stages, talent) crosses over into video production, and the city's healthcare corridor (HCA, Vanderbilt) drives medical content demand.
- Music City: world-class music studios, stages, and entertainment infrastructure
- No state income tax — competitive crew rates for productions
- 25% Tennessee Entertainment Commission film incentive
- Healthcare HQ: HCA Healthcare, Community Health Systems, Vanderbilt Medical
Hair & Makeup Artist Crew in Nashville, TN
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Production Guidelines in Nashville
Standard Day Rate: All hair & makeup artist bookings in Nashville are based on a 10-hour production day, which includes setup, shooting, and wrap time.
Overtime: Hours beyond the standard 10-hour day are billed at time-and-a-half. We recommend building buffer time into your schedule for complex productions.
Local Radius: The local production zone covers a 30-mile radius from downtown Nashville (2500 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 105 #101). Locations outside this zone may include travel time and mileage charges.
Equipment: All crew arrive with their standard equipment package. Custom gear requests (specialty lenses, additional lighting, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Nashville unique as a production market?
Nashville's crew base uniquely blends music/entertainment production expertise with corporate and healthcare video skills. Many crew members work across genres — a camera operator might shoot a country music video on Monday and a healthcare corporate on Wednesday. This versatility is a real advantage.
How much does a hair & makeup artist cost in Nashville, TN?
Hair & Makeup Artist rates in Nashville vary based on project scope, equipment needs, and shoot duration. Assignment Desk offers competitive day rates on a standard 10-hour production day. Contact us at 312-464-8600 or visit our booking page for a custom quote.
What equipment does a hair & makeup artist bring to a shoot?
Our hair & makeup artist professionals in Nashville typically arrive with Professional makeup kit, Airbrush system, Hair styling tools, Touch-up supplies, Makeup chair and mirror with lights, Continuity photo references. Equipment packages can be customized based on your production requirements.
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