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Vargas Beauty Arts 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 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

Vargas Beauty Arts

Union City, NJ · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #89Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 137 makeup artists · 4.9★ from 82 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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 is better than 94% 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.Vargas Beauty Arts is better than 91% of makeup artists.A
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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.Vargas Beauty Arts is better than 99% 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.Vargas Beauty Arts is better than —% of makeup artists.–
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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.Vargas Beauty Arts is better than 100% of makeup artists.A
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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.Vargas Beauty Arts is better than 24% of makeup artists.D
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired Vargas Beauty Arts for 8 kinds of job.

Vargas Beauty Arts for special occasion makeup

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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
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 81/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Special occasion makeup”: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.#14 / 18

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Special occasion makeup”

Damaris5 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★★★★★

Let me start with Annabelle was a gem. Aside from loving my makeup and hair which held up all day, her energy while doing her magic was so calming. The 2+ hours flew by and made me feel like I was chatting with a friend. I highly recommend her.. you will be in excellent hands!!

Bridal makeupHairstylingSpecial occasion makeup
NatLocal Guide · 68 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★★★★★

Anabel is nothing short of amazingly talented! I hired her for both of my weddings ;) the civil and symbolic wedding! The courthouse one was last minute and she was so sweet to accommodate me on such short notice. She made me feel so beautiful, I just knew I'd be going back to her. She did my makeup and my mother…

Bridal makeupHairstylingSpecial occasion makeup
Alejandra5 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★★★★★

I got my makeup done for my wedding back in 2021 with Anabel from Vargas Beauty. She was professional and made my dream hair and makeup come true. I would 100% recommend.

Bridal makeupSpecial occasion makeup
Marilyn2 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★★★★★

Anabel is one of the best makeup artist. As a middle age women she is able to always bring out the best version of myself. I have been her client for years . Highly recommended and a true professional. Marilyn

Airbrush makeupBeauty makeoversPhotography makeup
Britney6 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★★★★★

They where the best I got my hair and makeup done by then and I loved it you guys make me look like a princess in my quinceañera i wouldn't change nothing you guys did amazing the best out here I will be working with them again for prom and my high school graduation pictures. Great prices and good on timing for a…

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Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

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Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Hairstyling7$41–$82
Special occasion makeup5—
Bridal makeup4—
Eyelash enhancements4—
Airbrush makeup2—
Beauty makeovers2—
Permanent lip makeup2—
Private lessons2—

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