The Best Makeup Artists
We graded 30 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 3,198 Google reviews of 30 top-rated makeup artists nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best makeup artists for eyelash enhancements
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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Eyelash enhancements” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about eyelash enhancements
Great place! Morgan & AJ were great with hair & makeup - loved the end result! And to get a compliment from my 11yr old made my day 🥰
A random google search definitely gave me the NYE/Anniversary glam I was looking for from a make up artist! While I don't normally go all out for make up, I decided to treat myself for my first anniversary and NYE while in Nashville. Cat was super awesome, professional and easy going. She really took my vision of…
Daniela is my go to girl for lash lifts, brow lamination, and spray tans! She does absolutely amazing!
Madison was a dream to work with from my first contact to my wedding day! On my wedding day I told her “surprise me” (that’s right, no pre-consult due to living out of state) and damn she made me look amazing for the big day! She did my hair and make-up, along with my daughter’s hair and make-up and make-up for my…
Madison and her team were wonderful every step of the way. From my hair trial to the big day I felt so beautiful and special, just the way a bride should feel! She did the hair and makeup for both myself and my bridesmaids. I can’t recommend them enough!
I used Indigo Beauty Collective for my wedding makeup and hair and they were amazing! Elizabeth (makeup) and Mallory (hair) were super sweet and professional. They really listened to what I wanted and my edits after the trial. They also did all of my bridesmaids, mom, MIL, and three-year-old niece, and everyone felt…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of makeup artists).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Glam UpNashville, TN | A 82 | AA––CDC | 5.00 | $140 |
| 2 |  Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics & MicrobladingNashville, TN | A 81 | AACBBAA | 4.96 | — |
| 3 |  Beauty By K2Nashville, TN | B 77 | AA––BDC | 4.99 | — |
| 4 |  Creations Art and BeautyHemet, CA | B 74 | AA––DCC | 4.99 | — |
| 5 |  Indigo Beauty CollectiveNashville, TN | B 68 | BBACBAF | 4.97 | — |
| 6 |  XtheticsWeston, WI | B 68 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | $126 |
| 7 |  Leanna Marie ArtistryHemet, CA | B 65 | BCACCBC | 5.00 | — |
| 8 |  Maven Beauty Co.Weston, WI | B 62 | BB––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 9 |  Modern Mamacita Cosmetic TattooHemet, CA | B 62 | AADDCCC | 5.00 | — |
| 10 |  Perfect Little Lashes & Beauty EnhancementsHemet, CA | B 61 | BB––CDC | 5.00 | — |
| 11 |  Beautiful Now EstheticsWeston, WI | B 60 | BB–FCDC | 5.00 | — |
| 12 |  Pink Mantis BeautyNashville, TN | C 52 | CC––FCA | 4.96 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hairstyling | $130 | $170 | $282 | 0% |
| Haircut | $41 | $61 | $76 | 0% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.