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 hairstyling
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One10 Beauty House862
Indigo Beauty Collective863
Berry Hill Beauty864
Pink Mantis Beauty805
Glam Up806
Euphoria Salon Nashville807
Beauty By K2808
Leanna Marie Artistry80Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Hairstyling” (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 hairstyling
Amazing experience! From the trial, to a complementary hair blowout for the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding hair and makeup, everything was perfect! So attentive and very talented! Hannah M and Hannah B were the best!!
I went to this Salon on Friday May 29th. I got a highlight for my birthday with the stylist, Maggie. Maggie did a wonderful job. I had a wonderful experience and it made my birthday even greater. Also, I was present in this salon for the bang trim comment below. I witnessed the altercation first hand and can verify…
I got married in August 2025 at The Venue at Birchwood in Spring Hill and absolutely LOVED working with the One10 Beauty Team! They were so easy to work with and kept everything running smoothly, getting all of the girls done right on time. Everyone in my bridal party was obsessed with their hair and makeup, and it…
We had the best experience with our bridal hair and makeup trial! Amazing care from Taylor and Morgan ! So attentive ! We can’t wait for the big day !
Anna is amazing! She’s so sweet, does an amazing job with thick hair, and is excellent with blondes and brunettes and all the colors. Will always recommend my girl to anyone and everyone! She also does an excellent spray tan!
We used Berry Hill Beauty for our wedding and loved our experience with them. We could pick which services we wanted and it was very customizable. The stylists and artists did great work and everyone loved the hair and makeup they got done! I did a bridal hair and makeup trial and the artist who did my makeup was…
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.