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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 updos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Updos”: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.#5 / 8

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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…

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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,…

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Katie4 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 our glam squad for my wedding on 3/19/22. From the outset, Ann was easy to talk to, asked the right questions and her pricing for bridal hair/makeup packaging was thoughtful and extremely reasonable. Ann did my hair and Nancy (fearlessandbella) did my makeup - at my trial they both listed to me…

Bridal hairMakeup servicesUpdos
Nadine3 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 Liz were so wonderful! Very professional, responsive and always on time. They welcomed any feedback from the trial and their work was amazing! I wanted a more natural, romantic look for my wedding and they accomplished it perfectly. Everyone looked so beautiful on the big day. I would highly recommend Ann and her team for hair and makeup!

Bridal hairMakeup servicesUpdos+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Makeup services21$121–$187
Hairstyling20$41–$73
Bridal hair17—
Updos5—

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