I have gotten my make up done at the bare escentuals where I live 3 or 4 times. It's great because every time I haven't had to pay, the ladies who were there are always "We'll just do it for you" and they're all so excited and happy to be there. I always end up buying something because the make-up is just so great.
Then there are the up tight girls who must hate their job. I called to get my makeup done for a concert and when i asked how much it was they have said oh we just hope you buy something" so when i called to confirm a few days later, the lady said "It'll be a $35 fee" and that complete caught me off guard. i asked to speak with someone else since i know that they will just put on make up for free, but again they said it was a charge for "special occasions." so basically, if i just said ' i just want it done" then it'd be free. Terrible marketing
I went anyone and explained I only wanted my face done and not the whole works. The manager did my make up, no charge, but I did buy a lipstick since i ran out of mine. As I was walking out of the store I realized I didn't have eyeshadows that matched. I asked if they could pick me out good smokey eye colors, hoping they would offer to put it on me since I was buying it. Nope, not one offer.
I hate when policies aren't consistent place to place, its extremely frustrating. I would try another bare escentuals. Like 2 star said, 'i've experience better."