AIBU to pay for everyone except for one bridesmaid?

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Hi,
I am getting married in October and originally only my hair and makeup was going to be done professionally, with family members and bridesmaids doing their own.
Recently my sister/ Maid of Honour asked to have her hair done professionally as well and I agreed because we fall out easily and I want things to go well on the day.
Then my Mum and Granny asked for their hair to be done as well.
However, one bridesmaid- my sweet and lovely friend- is getting ready with us. Should I pay for her to have her hair done too? She wouldn't mind if I didn't and I would be happy to do her hair myself. It would be helpful if one of us could do her hair since then more than one person can get ready at a time.
On the other hand, it seems really mean if everyone gets their hair done professionally except one person.

WWYD?

I can maybe understand why your family members want to have their hair done professionally - and I assume by the same hairdresser that you are using, but why are you paying for it? Is this a thing now. The more I read on here about weddings the more I breathe a sigh of relief that I got married nearly 30 years ago!

I don't understand why you are paying for your mother and grandmother. I know they are important but they aren't part of the bridal party like bridesmaids/best man so they should be paying for themselves

It's ok, I'm paying, don't worry.

Please do not leave her out. She might not say it but she will feel awful about it believe me. And if she is such a sweet and lovely friend then you shouldn't even be asking this question.

I can afford one more. I live in the midlands and after some googling I've found someone offering £30 pp for bridesmaids + free trial so I can manage fine.

I'm glad you've decided to do it. I think leaving her out would be very awkward.

Of course you must pay for her. Why would you even dream of leaving her out?