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 haircut
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One10 Beauty House822
Michael William Salon813
Euphoria Salon Nashville804
Sapphire Salon785
Berry Hill Beauty766
Melissa Marie Salon & Spa747
Ankerman Artistry698
Haven Hair Lounge66Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Haircut” (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 haircut
Madi is seriously the best!! I’ve gone to her for everything from blowouts and haircuts to going blonde, going brunette, and everything in between, and I couldn’t recommend her more. She always listens to what I want, makes me feel so comfortable, and does such an amazing job every single time. You can tell how much…
I always have such a great experience at One10! My stylist does an amazing job with my color and cut — my hair has never been healthier since coming to see her. I’ve also had skin services, and the estheticians are phenomenal! The custom facial leaves my skin looking so fresh and glowy — I absolutely love it.…
I’ve been bringing my son to Michael Williams for many years, and I’ve been a loyal customer throughout that time. I highly recommend Michael and his staff to anyone looking for someone they can truly trust. They always go above and beyond and are incredibly accommodating with my hectic schedule, making sure my son…
AJ did my hair yesterday and I can’t love it enough! She is very talented and takes great pride in her work. Would highly recommend her!!!
Madi personally does my hair, and I have never had a stylist take the time to truly understand what I want, what I don’t want, and any concerns I have. She’s so sweet and gentle, and you can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and their hair. She also takes the time to explain, give advice for my hair when I…
I love this Salon!! Michael has been wonderful getting my hair healthy and the color and highlights very even and natural looking. My hair has been so healthy and I get so many compliments!! The salon itself is so nice and decorated so cute and has a fresh trendy vibe! The other stylists are so nice and the vibe…
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% |
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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.