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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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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 95/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Photography 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.#1 / 10

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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!

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Tabren4 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★★★★★

Fantastic service! Would highly recommend!

Photography makeup
JanaLocal Guide · 18 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 has made me up for several events, and as always, she exceeds expectations! My real estate team hired her to do makeup for our quarterly photo shoot and everyone looked gorgeous! She glammed everyone up for two hours including lashes, full eyes and even a couple full faces (see pics). She has the amazing…

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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!

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Esther6 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 did an amazing job on my make up for our family Photoshoot! She’s so welcoming, personable, and professional. She brings out the best in her clients and is so fun to work with. Her work is truly top-notch!!

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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.

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Lauren8 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 did such an amazing job! I was a glamorous version of me. She made me look and feel beautiful!

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