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Vargas Beauty Arts

Make-up artist · Union City, NJ · reviewed since 2014

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 64%94+59.7Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%24+2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.87SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#89 of 137 makeup artistsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 35%
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · 23 photos
95%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
10%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Vargas Beauty Arts at a glance

Google reviewers rate Vargas Beauty Arts 4.9 out of 5 based on 82 reviews, with the owner responding to ten percent of comments. Customers frequently praise the punctuality, communication, and professional atmosphere during services such as weddings, proms, and makeup classes. Recurring themes highlight the artist's ability to enhance natural features while ensuring long-lasting results for various events. No distinct pattern of criticism appears in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are five-star.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 82 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 82 Google reviews (69 with written comments, 15 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 10% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
  • Service: Makeup Artist serving Union City, New Jersey.

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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction94Reliability91Craft & service99Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews24Satisfaction: 94 (median 95)Reliability: 91 (median 94)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 24 (median 60)
Vargas Beauty ArtsMakeup 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.Vargas Beauty Arts: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.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.Vargas Beauty Arts: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
91
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.Vargas Beauty Arts: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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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.Vargas Beauty Arts: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Vargas Beauty Arts: 24/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.D
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Star ratings

82 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7895%
  • 4 stars22%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 69 written reviews

  • Praise102100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3332%
  • Would recommend3332%
  • Quality & results2222%
  • Communication55%
  • Honesty & trust44%
  • Speed & response33%
  • Price & value22%

What customers talk about

We read 69 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Not only she's incredibly talented , but she is also professional, patient , sweet , and genuinely passionate about what she does .”
  • “If you're looking for someone to meet your expectations , look no further !”
  • “Overall I had such an amazing experience and time :) and this place in my opinion is highly recommended.”
  • “She truly listened to what my daughter wanted and brought her vision to life beautifully.”
  • “Her classes were genuinely fun and enjoyable, her teaching is really clear and understandable everything is just so aesthetically pleasing.”
  • “In addition, she was punctual, and the studio was clean.”
  • “The professionalism and quality of their work was well worth every penny.”

People customers mention

  • Anabel 16 reviews
  • Annabelle 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Vargas Beauty Arts for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Sonia3 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough amazing things about my makeup artist ! Her talent is truly exceptional , and every time she does my makeup , I am absolutely blown away by the results . Annabelle has such an incredible eye for detail and knows exactly how to enhance your natural beauty while making you feel absolutely stunning…

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Sajeda1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Shout-out to Mrs. Annabel she is incredibly talented, the sweetest, most supportive person she is a very positive influence as a teacher I loved her so much. Her classes were genuinely fun and enjoyable, her teaching is really clear and understandable everything is just so aesthetically pleasing. It was a real…

nery1 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience! She is incredibly talented, professional, and accommodating. She went out of her way to help me with an early appointment for my Pre-K graduation ceremony, and I am so thankful. My makeup was flawless, lasted all day, and looked exactly how I envisioned it. I received so many compliments!…

Janira5 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 months ago★★★★★

Amazing service! Anabel went above and beyond to make my daughter feel absolutely beautiful and was super attentive to her needs. She did my daughter’s hair and makeup for prom. I highly recommend and will be using Vargas Beauty Arts services again in the near future! Thank you Anabel!!

Fatima2 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 months ago★★★★★

I loved my makeup the way she made me look myself, but at the same time I had glam and my hair was stunning. It was the best best service ever.💓💓

Heartbreaka10 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 months ago★★★★★

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the incredible job she did for my daughter’s prom! From the moment we arrived, she was professional, warm, and attentive to every detail. My daughter’s hair and makeup looked absolutely flawless and stayed perfect all evening. She truly listened to what my daughter wanted…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Sonia Baez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sonia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I cannot say enough amazing things about my makeup artist ! Her talent is truly exceptional , and every time she does my makeup , I am absolutely blown away by the results . Annabelle has such an incredible eye for detail and knows exactly how to enhance your natural beauty while making you feel absolutely stunning . Not only she's incredibly talented , but she is also professional, patient , sweet , and genuinely passionate about what she does .Her work is flawless, and the attention and care she puts into every little detail truly set her apart . It's rare to find someone who makes you feel beautiful while also making you feel so confident and special . She is truly an artist and I cannot recommend her enough ! If you're looking for someone to meet your expectations , look no further !! Annabelle is simply the BEST ❤️

Sajeda elwir1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Sajeda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Shout-out to Mrs. Annabel she is incredibly talented, the sweetest, most supportive person she is a very positive influence as a teacher I loved her so much. Her classes were genuinely fun and enjoyable, her teaching is really clear and understandable everything is just so aesthetically pleasing. It was a real pleasure learning with her. Overall I had such an amazing experience and time :) and this place in my opinion is highly recommended. And I will always visit.

nery gonzalez1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews nery has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing experience! She is incredibly talented, professional, and accommodating. She went out of her way to help me with an early appointment for my Pre-K graduation ceremony, and I am so thankful. My makeup was flawless, lasted all day, and looked exactly how I envisioned it. I received so many compliments! I highly recommend her services and will definitely be booking again.

Janira Rodriguez5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Janira has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing service! Anabel went above and beyond to make my daughter feel absolutely beautiful and was super attentive to her needs. She did my daughter’s hair and makeup for prom. I highly recommend and will be using Vargas Beauty Arts services again in the near future! Thank you Anabel!!

Fatima Hernandez2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fatima has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I loved my makeup the way she made me look myself, but at the same time I had glam and my hair was stunning. It was the best best service ever.💓💓

Heartbreaka Hernandez10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heartbreaka has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the incredible job she did for my daughter’s prom! From the moment we arrived, she was professional, warm, and attentive to every detail. My daughter’s hair and makeup looked absolutely flawless and stayed perfect all evening. She truly listened to what my daughter wanted and brought her vision to life beautifully. The makeup was elegant, age-appropriate, and photographed amazingly, while the hairstyle was stunning and held up through hours of pictures, dinner, and dancing. Most importantly, my daughter felt confident, beautiful, and so special on such an important day. Thank you Anabel Vargas for making her now 2nd prom experience even more memorable. We received so many compliments all night long, and we will absolutely be recommending her to friends and family!!! We will see you again next yr for senior prom can’t wait !

J Veras4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Me encantó todo. El trato, el maquillaje y el ambiente súper acogedor. No dudaré en volver siempre que lo necesite. 🥰

Cindy Jackson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mrs. Vargas did a phenomenal job on my best friend, and I for her wedding. Her professional was much appreciated making us birth feel special. Mrs. Vargas gave us the natural look we both wanted for the wedding. In addition, she was punctual, and the studio was clean. Thank you for making our day special! I will definitely book you again.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you Cindy! It was a pleasure to glam you both for your special day!

Yesenia Hayrula1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Yesenia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Anabel and her team were above and beyond for my wedding. She nailed my makeup and applied the adjustments we discussed with ease. My bridal party and mother also looked gorgeous! The professionalism and quality of their work was well worth every penny.

Marliana Ramos4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Marliana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I absolutely loved working with Anabel for my wedding! From the very beginning—starting with my makeup and hair trial—she made the entire experience feel so special and personal. She took the time to really understand what I liked and didn’t like, patiently working with me through every detail until we got the perfect look. Anabel is incredibly friendly, super communicative, and just amazing to work with. Leading up to the big day, she gave me helpful tips and advice that made me feel more prepared and confident. For my hair, she offered great suggestions on how to achieve a naturally curly look but also enhance it in a way that made me feel like a princess. On my wedding day, she made me feel so taken care of. The care and detail she put into both my hair and makeup was unbelievable. I felt absolutely beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Anabel, for making me feel my very best on one of the most important days of my life! 💕

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