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Beauty by Ann Krause logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%91+53.4Reliability 26%84+21.9Value 15%100+15.2Momentum penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 87Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE

Beauty by Ann Krause

Chicago, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #85Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 127 makeup artists · 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other makeup artists (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: momentum.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Beauty by Ann Krause is better than 91% of makeup artists.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Beauty by Ann Krause is better than 84% of makeup artists.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Beauty by Ann Krause is better than 100% of makeup artists.A
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Beauty by Ann Krause is better than 100% of makeup artists.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Beauty by Ann Krause is better than 68% of makeup artists.B
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Beauty by Ann Krause is better than —% of makeup artists.–
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Customers hired Beauty by Ann Krause for 4 kinds of job.

Beauty by Ann Krause for hairstyling

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.20
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$41–$73
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 83/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#21 / 52

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Hairstyling”

Kaitlin5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Ann and her team are unbelievable! They completely brought my vision of my hair and makeup to life for my wedding day. Not only did I look and feel great, but my entire bridal party did, as well. Ann is an amazing communicator and the whole planning process was a breeze. She was able to make adjustments from the…

Bridal hairHairstylingMakeup services
Nicole2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

The team and specifically Ann Krause were so amazing through the whole process! Communication, scheduling, and of course, the hair and make up were all amazing thanks to Ann Krause & team!!

Bridal hairHairstylingMakeup services
Michelle5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Ann did the hair and makeup for my entire bridal party and absolutely knocked it out of the park! We had a range of ages, hair types and lengths as well as very different personalities. She and her team managed to create an atmosphere of fun and calm for me (the bride) and most important, every one of us looked and…

Bridal hairHairstylingUpdos
Isabella3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Ann, Viki, & Nikki did an amazing job on our wedding day and the time leading up to the up to the day. Ann was always quick to respond to our emails and questions, guided us throughout the process, and made everyone who had their hair and make-up done feel and look beautiful. I would recommend Ann's services to…

Bridal hairHairstylingMakeup services
Jessie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Ann and her team were incredible to work with. Ann’s coordination and communication were fabulous throughout planning! I have never been more indecisive choosing what I wanted for my wedding hair-Ann was patient and accommodating to help me feel most confident. Day of, Tilly, Nicole, Vicky, and Paige were amazing!…

Bridal hairHairstylingMakeup services
Emily3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I would highly recommend Ann and her team for wedding day hair and makeup! From booking, to trial-run, to wedding day, Ann was consistently organized, professional, kind and helpful. I received so many compliments on my wedding hair and makeup thanks to the expertise of Ann and her team! Run, don't walk to book her!

Bridal hairHairstylingMakeup services
Annalyse4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough kind things when it comes to Ann and her amazing artists. I was a COVID bride and had to reschedule 3 times. Ann stuck with me and was so flexible and patient as I tried to navigate replanning. She was so responsive and the artists she has on her team are amazing. When it came time to the actual…

HairstylingMakeup services
JuliaLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I booked Ann & her team for my bridal party, which included folks with multiple skin tones/concerns, hair texture and length, and different genders. Everyone looked phenomenal! Ann is extremely responsive & very organized. I specifically remember booking her,…

BraidsBridal hairHairstyling
Jill6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Of all the vendors I worked with for our wedding Ann was one of the easiest to work with! She was always responsive and accommodating. She also was great about addressing any concerns I had about my hairstyle of choice to make sure that it turned out perfectly! I had full trust in her advice and services and all the…

HairstylingMakeup services
Stephanie2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I worked with Ann and Giselle for my October wedding. They both went above and beyond to ensure that my bridal party and I got glammed exactly the way we wanted. My hair is super heavy and doesn’t always hold a curl so I was super impressed that her styling was not only beautiful, but that it lasted all day long…

Hairstyling+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Bethanne3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ann came recommended by my sister in law, and I couldn’t be more happy with the services she and her team rendered my bridesmaids and myself. She navigated the COVID changes seamlessly, and was the essence of professionalism from the first email. The quality of her work was impeccable. Her stylists are not only…

BalayageHairstylingHaircut+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
CarolynLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I have a great experience with Beauty by Ann Krause and highly recommend them! I used them for my wedding day (5/2/2021) for my hair and makeup and to do the hair of my MOH and two flower girls. I had Mary for hair and Liz for makeup, they were both incredible! Mary was on time, professional and incredibly fun to…

HairstylingMakeup services+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Kerry3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ann and her team were amazing from start to finish for all of our bridal beauty. She's a dream to work with and truly goes above and beyond to bring the most beautiful looks to life. When I tweaked my vision after my bridal trial, Ann rolled with my new idea and I ended up being unbelievably thrilled with my hair.…

HairstylingMakeup services+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Nicole1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I was beyond pleased with my experience with Ann and her team! They did my own and my wedding party’s hair and make up last month, and they were incredibly kind, professional, and I absolutely loved both my hair and make up. Throughout the whole process, Ann answered all my questions and was so accommodating and…

HairstylingService not listed+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Rose3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ann was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. She was very responsive, which alleviated my stress as I was quickly planning a small ceremony during COVID-19. I didn't do a trial and I absolutely LOVED my hair (by Ann) and make-up (by Viki) on my wedding day. I even decided to last minute change my…

Hairstyling+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Rachel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ann styled my hair for my wedding day and was absolutely amazing! She was very responsive and easy to work with - even when there were several changes to our wedding day plans. I could not be happier with how my hair style turned out as well!

Hairstyling+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Juliette1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Ann and her team were incredible to work with for our wedding day. I felt at ease knowing they were taking the necessary precautions for COVID, and everyone looked STUNNING! I can't thank them enough for such a great experience. I highly recommend Ann & her team for wedding hair and makeup.

Hairstyling+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Elizabeth3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

I would highly recommend working with Ann & her beauty team for bridal & bridal party hair & make up! Ann was so easy to work with and very responsive throughout the entire planning process. I had a trial run with Ann & Giselle (make up) prior to my wedding and they both did an amazing job of making slight…

HairstylingService not listed+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Carol4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★

Ann and her team were AMAZING to work with. I did a lot of research before I picked my hair and makeup team, and I really liked Ann’s work and once we connected via email, and started talking about some ideas and I knew this was the right fit. Ann is super professional, and very responsive which was so important to…

HairstylingService not listed+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Gabby12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

HairstylingMakeup services+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Makeup services21$121–$187
Hairstyling20$41–$73
Bridal hair17—
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