If you have your trial done off of Disney property she does charge $25 I think and then I think my daughter had to pay for the trial run which was about 50dollars but I really don't remember, but she did have to pay. As far as tipping is concerned that is totally up to you. We had about 5 girls get hair and makeup and we all tipped her and her other girl that did makeup. They were great!!!!! and we all had such a nice afternoon on the day of the wedding.