Hire a Hair & Makeup Artist in St. Louis, MO
At a Glance
Assignment Desk provides professional hair & makeup artist services in St. Louis, MO. 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 St. Louis, MO
St. Louis is a Midwestern production hub anchored by healthcare (BJC, Mercy), consumer goods (Anheuser-Busch, Purina), and financial services (Edward Jones). The Gateway Arch and revitalized downtown provide iconic backdrops.
Missouri offers a 20% tax credit on qualified production expenditures (up to 35% with an uplift for productions in underserved areas). St. Louis's central location and affordable cost of production make it attractive for regional and national shoots.
- 20-35% Missouri film tax credit on qualifying expenditures
- Major employers: Anheuser-Busch, Purina, Edward Jones, Emerson, Centene
- Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and historic Soulard neighborhood locations
- Central US location — convenient hub for multi-city production tours
Hair & Makeup Artist Crew in St. Louis, MO
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Production Guidelines in St. Louis
Standard Day Rate: All hair & makeup artist bookings in St. Louis 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 St. Louis (9506 Olive Blvd #539). 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 industries hire crews in St. Louis?
Consumer goods (Anheuser-Busch, Purina), financial services (Edward Jones, Stifel), healthcare (BJC, Mercy, Washington University), and manufacturing (Emerson, Boeing Defense) are the primary corporate video clients in the St. Louis market.
How much does a hair & makeup artist cost in St. Louis, MO?
Hair & Makeup Artist rates in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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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