Bridal henna and makeup prices in Nouakchott

Henna and makeup are among the most variable line items in a Mauritanian wedding, because the gap between a simple design and full hands-and-feet work is large. These figures come from listings actually published on Umsiyeti.

Henna

Starting prices run from 500 to 20,000 ouguiya (MRU). The middle half of listings sits between 1,600 and 4,500 MRU, with a median of 3,500 MRU.

What explains that spread:

• Coverage: palms only, versus hands and feet in full.
• Style: traditional Mauritanian designs take far longer than simple patterns.
• Sessions: some brides book a trial before the night itself.
• Travel: at-home application sometimes costs more than the salon.

Makeup

Makeup artists start between 400 and 2,500 MRU, with the middle half between 600 and 2,000 MRU and a median of 1,200 MRU.

Always ask: does the price include a trial before the day? Is hair styling included or billed separately?

Salon

Salon services (hair, skincare, preparation) start at 150 and reach 1,300 MRU, with the middle half between 250 and 575 MRU.

Practical advice

• Book the makeup trial at least two weeks ahead and photograph the result in daylight.
• Schedule henna early — it needs hours to set.
• Agree the arrival time in writing, especially for on-site makeup.
• Ask which products are used if your skin is sensitive.

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