Make-up artist · Chicago, IL · reviewed since 2022
iHow 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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, 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.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 127 makeup artistsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 98%
5.0★★★★★188 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
$135typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Clients report that Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry provides reliable hair, makeup, and spray tan services for weddings and proms, noting consistent punctuality and effective communication. Reviewers frequently highlight the team's ability to manage large bridal parties on schedule while remaining patient and accommodating to specific visions. The business maintains a 5/5 rating from 188 reviews, with no low-star excerpts indicating recurring criticisms regarding pricing or service quality.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 188 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 188 Google reviews (183 with written comments, 66 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 3, 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)iEach 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: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyMakeup Artists median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueiValue · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumiMomentum · 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.Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 50.–
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Star ratings
188 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars188100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 183 written reviews
97%praise
Praise31597%
Complaints113%
Price
What customers reported paying
$135+57% vs typical makeup artists
Middle half of what 9 customers paid ($105–$255) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude8927%
Would recommend8025%
Quality & results6018%
Speed & response4012%
Communication3912%
Honesty & trust124%
Price & value62%
What customers talk about
We read 183 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Thank you so much Sabrina and Jody for bringing such positive energy and expertise on my wedding day.”
“They listened to me, they took care of my needs and they made me feel beautiful; I would highly recommend them both!”
“I truly can't recommend them enough and can't wait to use them again for any big events I have in the future.”
“Alina, Jody, and Tamara did an amazing job getting me ready for homecoming!”
“But it takes an extra special person and artist to make a client look and, most importantly, feel their best when they are at their worst.”
“The team made the morning run smoothly and on time.”
“Tamara and Jessica are also so communicative and accommodating.”
“Every single one of my bridesmaids were so satisfied & as a bride I can honestly say they handled me so well.”
“I mean, as I write this, I realize their kindness OVERALL—& patience—made everything that much more worth it.”
People customers mention
Noemi35 reviews
Jody32 reviews
Alexis26 reviews
Alina23 reviews
Adriana21 reviews
Sabrina15 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry for 6 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
BBarbLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal 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. · a year ago★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry for my daughter's wedding. Our artist, Noemi, did the makeup for our bridal party of 10. Everyone looked stunning and loved their results! Noemi was incredibly talented, kept everything on schedule, and was such a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend their services!
Paid $120–140Bridal services
KKaty5 reviewsiTotal 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★
Alexis & Adriana are the best! I’m obsessed with my hair and makeup trial and cannot wait for the big day!
Tamara is also incredible with spray tans! She’s meticulous and makes sure you feel 100% happy with your tan for the big day! The attention to detail and technique she has is amazing and I can’t go anywhere…
Paid $100–120Bridal services
JJeanineLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
What an amazing experience. First of all the warm welcome felt so good and while we were all about the beauty and glam, it was the best that we felt at home. Sharing are thoughts and vision. The Team was so pleasant.
Both hair and makeup were awesome, Tamara, Allison and Kristina are so talented.
Paid $160–180
JJoey4 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Had a fantastic experience with Tamara Makeup on 3 separate occasions! They are prompt, friendly, hilarious, professional and so talented! I would recommend to anyone attending a special event or headshots!
Paid $80–100Makeup servicesHairstyling
TTaylor2 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Sabrina and Noemi absolutely killed it! From the trial to the day of, they both listened and executed my vision. All my girls keep saying they want to hire you all when it’s their turn. Thank you so much! Everyone looked so beautiful, but still like themselves. Even MOB and MIL loved their looks. Amazing work!!
Paid $120–140Bridal services
RRachael3 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Adriana and Jodi were great to work with! They’re absolute pros. They made the trial fun and they were wonderful on the actual day too!! My bridal party really loved them <3 Thank you for everything!!
Sabrina and Jody were such an outstanding hair team during both my hair trials and my wedding day. Tamara and Jessica are also so communicative and accommodating. It is clear that this company values its clients and puts people first. I have never felt more beautiful than I did on my wedding day, and my bridesmaids each looked phenomenal. My mom and MIL also loved their looks. Thank you so much Sabrina and Jody for bringing such positive energy and expertise on my wedding day. You kept us calm and smiling the whole time we were getting ready. You were so attentive to my mom as well. We are still raving about you!! 🤍🤍
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isabella orona1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews isabella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alina, Jody, and Tamara did an amazing job getting me ready for homecoming! Jody’s makeup was absolutely flawless, yet so natural and beautiful. Alina styled my hair exactly how I envisioned it, and it held up perfectly all day long! Tamara’s spray tan gave the most beautiful, natural-looking glow. Everything came together perfectly, and I felt absolutely beautiful! I couldn’t have been happier with the results. Highly recommend these talented ladies! 💕
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Jodi Weiss12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jodi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Noemi Ruiz, makeup artist and Alexis Rivera, hair stylist were talented, amazing and most importantly for me, very calming and patient!! As the mother of the bride, I was anxious and truly wanted to look my best. Noemi and Alexis were wonderful. They listened to me, they took care of my needs and they made me feel beautiful; I would highly recommend them both!! They are wonderful girls and very talented artists. Jodi Weiss.
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Samantha Kinder4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
These people are truly exceptional in every way. I had Sabrina doing hair & Alina for makeup & holy cow. Every single one of my bridesmaids were so satisfied & as a bride I can honestly say they handled me so well. Randomly started getting super nervous about it all & they were so kind. I mean, as I write this, I realize their kindness OVERALL—& patience—made everything that much more worth it. They made ALL of us feel so loved & beautiful & my ma kept saying she wanted to see them once a month just for confidence boosters as therapy lmao. Just so talented + sweet. Oh, & GET YOUR TAN HERE!!!!!!!! I had a trial run elsewhere about 3 wks before & was traumatized by how horribly it set. This one w Tamara??? It doesn’t get any better. It’s been a week & I still look tan + absolutely not 1 streak/spot—nothing. Was so nervous beforehand but she has plenty of prep + follow up work that let me kno she took it as seriously as you. Phenomenal business all around.
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Emma Claire Krusinowski6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Emma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alina is truly such a talented artist! I being the bride was very confident leaving my make up trial going into my wedding day knowing that I’d have the same look Alina created. The entire team is amazing! Very professional and personable. The team made the morning run smoothly and on time. Highly recommend Tamara Makeup.
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Haley Galindo6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alexis and Alina did amazing! I just chopped my hair and Alexis still was able to do an amazing updo that I loved! My makeup also was exactly what I wanted and made me feel so beautiful
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Carrie Lynch9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Tamara Makeup & Hair were absolutely amazing to work with! They recently did the hair and makeup for my daughter's wedding and truly made the day even more special.
The entire team was professional, talented, and a joy to work with, helping create the most magical wedding day. The bridal party looked absolutely beautiful, and the bride was simply stunning!
A special thank you to Noemi for the most beautiful makeup and to Jody for creating gorgeous hairstyles that completed everyone's look perfectly. We couldn't have been happier with the experience and highly recommend Tamara Makeup & Hair!
Carrie
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Diana5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Diana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had the best experience with Tamara makeup + hair! Noemi was my makeup artist and she did a fantastic job with so many girls in my group, some added last minute which I was so grateful for! Jody was my hair stylist and she’s so talented and fast. Also the sweetest team ever and will make you feel beautiful throughout the whole process highly recommended!
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Danielle OHare4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My experience with Tamara hair & makeup for wedding was wonderful! My hair & makeup artists, Alexis & Noemi, were awesome from start to finish! My hair & makeup trial was great and they did a fantastic job on my wedding day as well! My bridal party also had a good experience with their hair & makeupI would definitely recommend Tamara hair & makeup, and Alexis & Noemi!
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Jackie Sanchez4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jackie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
So incredibly obsessed with the entire team at TMHA! I have never felt so beautiful or so seen in my entire life! I knew when I first met Jody and Adriana that these were my people. They saw my vision and delivered! No one else could have done it better. As I look back at my pictures, I'm still in awe!
From the lashes to the hair, holy moly. These ladies are masters of their craft. First off, Adriana killed it. She is the moment. She is the one. Hands down, amazing. I felt like I was glowing the entire night! Maybe that was the highlighter or the extra glitter eyeshadow or just overall happiness. My final look turned out even better than I had imagined! My makeup lasted the entire night and then some!
Pivot to my hair. So. Beautiful. Jody just knew what to do when I said I wanted my head to look like a garden! She is so warm and positive and gave this soft spoken bride with a colorful spirit the confidence to just 'go for it.' So grateful I had these two on my special day. Thank you again team for an unforgettable look! You have my whole heart!
