How much does a celebrity stylist charge? Rakul Preet Singh reveals actual cost behind actors' looks: ‘It is expensive’

Celebrity stylists can charge a pretty penny for their services. According to actor Rakul Preet Singh, here is how much.

Celebrity stylists typically charge between ₹20,000 to ₹1 lakh, ‘or more’ for putting together a single look. Yes, you read that right! Keep in mind that these figures are estimates and may vary depending on the stylist's experience, location, and the services they offer. The revelations were made by actor Rakul Preet Singh in a March 27 episode of Figuring Out With Raj Shamani podcast.

Hiring celebrity stylists is ‘expensive’

When asked about celebrities' red carpet looks and their cost, she said, “There is a team to do that. You are not doing anything... it is expensive. A stylist can start from ₹20,000 for a red carpet look to ₹1 lakh for a single look, or even more. You pay for the stylist, the photographer, who shoots your look, and your hair and makeup team. I have worked with the same makeup and hair team for 6 years and they are like family now and sometimes they don't even ask for anything.”

‘The designers always give out clothes to celebs’

Asked if celebs pay the designers for the outfits they wear to red carpet events, Rakul Preet said, “No, you pay the stylist, who sources the outfit. What stylists do is, they take a fee that covers everything from their assistants to the courier charges. This is why if you are wearing an international designer, the cost becomes higher. The stylists figure everything out about a look. The designers always give out clothes to celebs because the clothes actors wear get attention on social media, thereby giving a designer visibility and their sales go up. Sometimes, I buy the clothes that are curated for me by stylists. Ethically, I don't like to take these for free.”

Rakul Preet Singh works primarily works in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. She began her career in modelling, and eventually transitioned to acting.