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Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW

Beauty salon · Chicago, IL · reviewed since 2019

How 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 55%88+48Reliability 24%79+19.2Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%16+1.1Momentum penalty53−4.7Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#113 of 127 makeup artistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 11%
4.9 ★★★★★ 313 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.58★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
$187typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW at a glance

Google reviewers rate the salon 4.9 out of 5 based on 313 reviews, highlighting efficient booking, punctuality, and high-quality hair and makeup services that last throughout long events. Customers frequently praise the team's professionalism, communication, and ability to accommodate diverse needs, including bridal parties and special occasions. However, a minority of low-star reviews criticize inconsistent administrative responses, unexpected billing for unrequested services, and appointment cancellations, indicating occasional issues with customer service reliability.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 313 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 313 Google reviews (298 with written comments, 93 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
  • Service: Makeup Artist serving Chicago, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated November 4, 2026.

Score profile vs other makeup artists

Score per factor (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: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction88Reliability79Craft & service100Value99Momentum53Replies to reviews16Satisfaction: 88 (median 96)Reliability: 79 (median 96)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 99 (median 100)Momentum: 53 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 16 (median 50)
This companyMakeup Artists median0 = centre, 100 = best
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.Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
88
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.Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.B
79
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW: 53/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
53
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.Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW: 16/100 on this factor. Category median: 50.F
16

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Star ratings

313 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars29996%
  • 4 stars62%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 298 written reviews

  • Praise61896%
  • Complaints264%

Price

What customers reported paying

$187+118% vs typical makeup artists

Middle half of what 37 customers paid ($111–$323) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude15624%
  • Would recommend14322%
  • Speed & response11217%
  • Quality & results10817%
  • Communication8513%
  • Price & value254%
  • Honesty & trust152%

What customers talk about

We read 298 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Not only were the artists extremely efficient, professional, and kind, but they did a wonderful job!”
    “…over our timeline while getting my hair done, this same makeup artist yelled across the room “RELAX, the day won’t start without you” in the rudest to…”
  • “…riends used them for their weddings and now mine, I will continue to highly recommend Blush and Braids to any brides wanting the absolute best on thei…”
    “Zoe did both me and my sister’s hair trials/wedding day hair and she feels like family to us now, I would 1000% recommend her to anyone.”
  • “She was on time, very pleasant and patient with us.”
  • “Sarah and Janessa did an amazing job for my wedding!”
  • “I appreciate the communication and prompt response to my many questions.”
    “I messaged them to cancel everything and told them the rationale (their lack of communication)… And all they did was ‘like’ the message.”
  • “The entire party got compliments all day for hair and makeup, and they were very reasonably priced as well!”
    “…remaining balance, I paid it as soon as possible along with the late fee they charged me, accepting that I hadn’t paid the full amount and per the con…”
  • “The whole team added to my experience as a bride because everyone loved their look, the team worked ahead of schedule, and honestly the vibe was just so fun!”

People customers mention

  • Sarah 52 reviews
  • Katie 32 reviews
  • Heather 18 reviews
  • Brenda 11 reviews
  • Milian 11 reviews
  • Savannah 11 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Lorrie1 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Macy did my bridal hair and makeup and she was SO lovely and fun! She understood my vision and delivered. Hair and makeup lasted all night.

Paid $200+Bridal servicesMakeup servicesHairstyling
SandraLocal Guide · 25 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I am absolutely pleased with the makeup service my mother and I received from Yaricza. She was on time, very pleasant and patient with us. My 83 year old mother and I did not know exactly how to articulate how we wanted our makeup done for my daughter’s wedding. We just knew we wanted something simple and natural…

Paid $100–120Makeup services
AudreyLocal Guide · 12 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Blush & Braids Beauty Bar are true professionals! Katie and Kat helped us feel absolutely fabulous, even in a rustic setting surrounded by trees and ferns. We actually put their work to the test with a sunset portrait session in Mount Rainier NP the evening before our wedding. We hiked about 3 miles for our photos,…

Customer photo from Audrey's reviewCustomer photo from Audrey's review
Paid $200+Bridal services
Skye8 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Used BBBB for my wedding, and they were amazing! Our artists were all super kind and very efficient! The entire party got compliments all day for hair and makeup, and they were very reasonably priced as well! As the bride I did rental extensions as well, and they matched PERFECTLY

Paid $200+Bridal servicesMakeup servicesHairstyling
Cassie2 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

I had Symone from Blush & Braids Beauty Bar do makeup for my wedding, and she did a fantastic job! Everyone who had makeup done looked amazing, and it lasted really well throughout the day. Blush & Braids Beauty Bar was also great about reaching out ahead of time to help put together the day-of schedule. I…

Paid $180–200Bridal servicesMakeup services
Courtney6 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Katie H did my makeup for my engagement shoot. She was great to work with! She was professional, timely and listened to what I wanted and also gave great recommendations. I was very happy with my experience.

Paid $100–120Bridal servicesMakeup services

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 313 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
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Karli Shields8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Blush and Braids was super easy to book and work with. Sarah and Janessa did an amazing job for my wedding! I felt beautiful, and everyone in my bridal party did as well. Book them for your wedding!

  • Services: Bridal services, Makeup services, Hairstyling
Lauren Kangas10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sarah & Team (Jessica, Lorraina, Brenda, and Mercedes) were absolutely wonderful to work with for my wedding. From the booking process, to TWO trials, to the wedding day, their work exceeded expectations. The whole team added to my experience as a bride because everyone loved their look, the team worked ahead of schedule, and honestly the vibe was just so fun!!! I'd recommend booking with Blush and Braids Beauty Bar if you have a large/diverse group, want a stress free experience, and/or want to have fun the morning of your wedding!

  • Services: Bridal services, Makeup services, Hairstyling
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
Lorrie Graham1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lorrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Macy did my bridal hair and makeup and she was SO lovely and fun! She understood my vision and delivered. Hair and makeup lasted all night.

  • Price: $200+
  • Services: Bridal services, Makeup services, Hairstyling
  • Atmosphere: Relaxing
  • Maintenance: Pristine
MeganLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Blush and Braids did hair and makeup for my entire bridal party and did such an incredible job! Everyone loved their final looks and everything held up well throughout a very long, hot day. Sara and her team were also so easy and fun to work with. If I ever need glam again, I’m absolutely going back to Blush and Braids!!

Zoe Farr7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zoe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I used Blush and Braids for my wedding and the owners and artists that we were assigned were all wonderful to work with. They were accommodating and made the day feel relaxed and fun!

Hunter Soumar4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hunter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I recently used Blush and Braids Beauty Bar for my wedding and I can't say enough good things! Not only were the artists extremely efficient, professional, and kind, but they did a wonderful job! Every single person in my wedding party looked phenomenal. For my bridal hair and makeup, they recreated what I asked for perfectly. After my two best friends used them for their weddings and now mine, I will continue to highly recommend Blush and Braids to any brides wanting the absolute best on their big day!

  • Services: Bridal services, Makeup services, Hairstyling
Lauren DeLuca6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Such an amazing experience working with Blush and Braids for my wedding on July 3rd!! They did a fantastic job! Very professional, accommodating and great to work with throughout the whole process from hair and makeup trial to wedding day! Sarah, Janessa, and Danielle were so fun the morning of. All of my bridesmaids and the moms loved their looks! I received so many compliments throughout the day! I especially loved how my hair looked in all the photos! Would definitely recommend this team for all bridal services!!

  • Services: Bridal services, Makeup services, Hairstyling
Samantha Nelson-Zirzow6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I used them for my wedding and had the best experience! All my bridesmaids loved our makeup artist and he gave us such helpful skincare tips. I would recommend them 100x over!

Yari2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Sarah was hands-down an absolute dream to work with. She did makeup for both brides and our bridesmaids, and she nailed every single look we threw at her. But beyond her incredible talent, her energy is unmatched. She made my non-binary wife feel super comfortable, seen, and insanely confident, which meant the absolute world to us. She did the exact same for everyone in the room! Everyone looked gorgeous, felt amazing, and the vibe was just pure joy. I would recommend blush and braids a million times 🥰

MaureenLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maureen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had the most INCREDIBLE experience with Blush and Braids for my wedding! They are so kind, professional, and a dream to work with. They were so wonderful with any adjustments I wanted to my wedding makeup, and they stuck to our wedding timeline like organized clockwork. They made everyone feel so beautiful (including me of course!), and I cannot thank them enough for how they made both me and my bridal party feel so pampered and beautiful. Also, I cried a LOT during my wedding, and that makeup stayed on through it ALL!

  • Services: Bridal services, Makeup services

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