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Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists 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 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%22+1.6Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists

Chicago, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #76Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 127 makeup artists · 4.9★ from 228 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 momentum; 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.Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists is better than 96% 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.Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists is better than 96% 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.Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists 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.Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists is better than 93% 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.Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists 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.Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists is better than 22% of makeup artists.D
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Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists for hairstyling

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.29
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$41–$73
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling”: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.#13 / 52

All 29 Google reviews tagged “Hairstyling”

Ahlam3 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★★★★★

Catherine was so sweet and understanding! She made my hair look absolutely beautiful and I got compliments all night! Cant wait to work with her again soon!

Hairstyling
Aaron6 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★★★★★

Windy City Glam saved my wedding when I had a last-minute scramble to find a hairy stylist! The owner, Catherine, was incredibly nice and friendly on the phone, and was able to connect me with Ajla right away. Ajla did an amazing job on both me and my MOH's hair; she was punctual, affable, and very professional. I…

Hairstyling
JanineLocal Guide · 15 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★★★★★

Had the best experience with Catherine. She nailed my wedding look and got it perfect. She was so professional and communicative and took my feedback from the trial with grace and then delivered exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. Couldn’t have asked for anything better.

Bridal makeupHairstylingSpecial occasion makeup
Daniela2 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’ve had my makeup done in the past by other MUA and have been disappointed because the looks were too much and didn’t compliment me well at all. So honestly going in I was a little nervous BUT I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER WORK!! Catherine’s work is absolutely stunning she literally makes you feel good as she does her…

HairstylingPhotography makeup
Paige6 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 had my makeup and hair done by Windy City Glam for my law school graduation pictures! Both Lilly, my makeup artist, and AJ, my hairstylist, traveled to my apartment in downtown Chicago, which was super convenient and helpful. Lilly and AJ were extremely kind and professional. I would 100% book Windy City Glam for any of my future makeup or hair needs!

HairstylingPhotography makeup
Janis13 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★★★★★

If you are having a wedding, highly recommend Windy City Glam! Cat and Hung did the hair and make up for my bridesmaids and I. They were fantastic! So personable, knowledgeable and friendly! It was an absolute pleasure ! Thank you Windy City Glam!

Bridal makeupHairstylingPhotography makeup
AJ4 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★★★★★

The class is very informative. She took her time to explain all the details. Very hand on. Can’t wait till the next class

HairstylingPrivate lessons
Lilly2 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★★★★★

Enjoyed taking an updo hair class with Catherine! Super educational and so much fun! It’s always fun when you’re surrounded by other artists, and being able to help and bounce ideas off one another.

Bridal makeupHairstylingMakeup classes
Ayna's1 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I took a hairstyling class with Catherine and I loved it. I would definitely do it again. Catherine is very professional, knowledgeable and super sweet. After very first hair class I was able to do beautiful hairstyle. Highly recommend Windy City Glam!!!

Hairstyling
Jeannette3 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★★★★★

Catherine is AMAZING! She is very knowledgeable and the class was easy to follow. She took her time to explain every step as she went and also took the time to answer every single question we had. I’ve learned so many new and useful techniques and also learned about useful new hair styling products. She was also…

HairstylingPrivate lessons
CaitlinLocal Guide · 27 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★★★★★

Wow! Catherine and Maria were beyond the best for our big day a few weeks ago! Catherine is incredible talented, but most importantly she's fantastic at listening and delivering what you want for your big day - and thinks of the little things you'll forget! She's such a professional, so warm and kind, and made…

Bridal servicesHairstylingSpecial occasion makeup
Lisa4 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★★★★★

I recently had my maternity photo shoot. My first baby! So many emotions and excitement. It was so nice working with someone so talented, patient and understanding of all the things a women goes through. My makeup was perfect and such a natural glam! My hair, just the perfect amount of beach wave texture. Can’t say…

HairstylingPhotography makeup
Corie3 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★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Windy City Glam at my maternity photo shoot. My hair and make up were PERFECTION!!! Catherine is so talented and made me feel and look so beautiful which can be difficult in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy!!! She is so kind, personable and professional. I highly recommend her services.

Airbrush makeupEyelash enhancementsHairstyling
Jaimie2 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★★★★★

Catherine and the Windy City Glam crew were phenomenal! From start to finish I had the most amazing experience with them. I received so many complements on how natural my make up looked and couldn’t have asked for anything better!

Eyelash enhancementsHairstyling
KaylaLocal Guide · 46 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★★★★★

Booked with Windy City glam for my wedding day and couldn’t have been more pleased! Catherine did better than I could have imagined on my makeup and Hung did my hair exactly as I wanted. Would definitely recommend!

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Hailey1 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 years ago★★★★★

Catherine was AMAZING!!!! So nice, easy to work with, and great at hair and makeup!!! She was able to style my hair and makeup exactly as I’d imagined it and was a pleasure to work with throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup
Lydia3 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★★★★★

Windy City Glam did our hair and makeup for my nieces wedding.They worked on the bride, the mother of the bride and the 3 of us who were in the bridal party. Each one of us looked incredible and our hair and makeup stayed perfect throughout the night! I highly recommend Windy City Glam. They will do whatever looks…

HairstylingService not listed
Branden6 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★★★★★

The MOST amazing experience. The kindness, patience, attention to detail, helpfulness, artistry…unmatched. I don’t usually like makeup but will ABSOLUTELY be getting it done much more often now. Cannot rant and rave enough. 💖

Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup
Katherine1 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 years ago★★★★★

Catherine and her Windy City Glam team did an amazing and beautiful job with helping my wedding party and I look stunning for the big day! From the start, Catherine was professional, personable, caring, easy going, and knowledgable on her craft. She answered all my questions and provided me so much insight on hair…

Hairstyling
Charissa2 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★★★★★

Windy City Glam made all my bridesmaids and flower girls look and feel beautiful! Catherine and her team were not only amazing but also fun on our wedding day! It was a pleasure having her part of my vendor team. Catherine is quick to respond to any questions I had. 100% recommend her to all my friends. Run, don’t walk and book WCG! Thank you so much!

HairstylingPermanent lip makeupService not listed
MeghanLocal Guide · 16 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★★★★★

From initial contact to day of execution, I was pleased every step of the way. Catherine's communication was very reassuring. If you are traveling to Chicago for your wedding or a special event, Windy City Glam is the team of professionals you want for your glam! Anya was my artist and I had a wonderful experience…

Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup
Maureen4 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★★★★★

Catherine is a total pro- always a quick response to questions, on time, fully prepared & Knowledgeable, and so talented! She made all of us look beautiful and confident for our big day. Book her- you’ll be glad you did.

HairstylingMakeup services
Samira7 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★★★★★

Catherine and her team did such a great job. They were able to make our hair and makeup visions come to life. There was not a thing they couldn’t do. They were so accommodating to make our moms comfortable and so personable. I felt like friends were doing our hair and makeup. We had a lot of laughs, made some tik…

Eyelash enhancementsHairstyling+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Professionalism
T6 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★★★★★

HOW BLESSED I was to have Catherine available from Windy City Glam to do my hair and makeup for a wedding downtown!!!! Catherine is very professional, highly talented, and has a sweet, kind and caring personality! She was quick to respond to my request and texts. She had excellent follow-up and was early for my…

Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
kyley6 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★★★★★

Catherine and her assistant did an awesome job with listening to exactly what we wanted, were patient, and even finished earlier than expected. They followed strict covid protocols using new brushes, were fully vaccinated, and wore masks. I’d recommend them to anyone who wants to have a safe and stressless wedding day!!

Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Jamie3 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★★★★★

Catherine was exceptional. She asked me to bring makeup and hair styling inspiration and when I shared with her, she wanted to know what I liked about it to ensure she replicated the right things. She had a great eye for color matching and was sure to ask how I liked things so if I wanted, she could change…

HairstylingService not listed+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Melissa4 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★★★★★

Catherine is an artist. She personally did the makeup and hair for myself and 3 others BEAUTIFULLY on our wedding day. She was precise, professional, & extremely punctual. She requested feedback frequently to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted, and was ready with suggestions when we had NO idea what we…

Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup+ Punctuality+ Cleanliness+ Quality
Alyssa6 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★★★★★

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Eyelash enhancementsHairstylingPermanent lip makeup+ Cleanliness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Rachel2 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

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