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 microblading
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Jeanette Wirz Permanent Cosmetics & Microblading952
Creations Art and Beauty813
Modern Mamacita Cosmetic Tattoo794
Susana's Permanent Makeup & Skin Care Center, LLC69Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Microblading” (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 microblading
Wow I can’t believe I found her on Groupon! Absolutely impeccable service and talent.one thing I was astonished by was the last time I got them done (last year) it was so incredibly painful the entire time and after was so painful. This time I felt nothing!! I didn’t even know we were done when we were! And it’s…
I had Microblading done by Jeanette .She does beautiful work and I would highly recommend her.
This is something I have been wanting to do for years. Honestly, I was just scared. Mayte was so patient with me listening to every thought and concern I had. I couldn’t be anymore pleased with the outcome. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Thank you Mayte for making this such a wonderful experience! I am so…
Went to get my eyebrows microbladed by Elaina. She was amazing very professional. The place is nice and clean. She's very easy to talk to, such a sweetheart. Thank you so much for my painless and beautiful eyebrows.
I just want to start by saying Jeanette Wirz permanent cosmetics has change my lifestyle for the Best. I have always had thin and sparce eyebrows and age didn't help .I made a appointment with mayte who is So awesome she is very knowledgeable and takes alot of time to make sure you have the brows you desire .I…
Mayte did my microblading for my eyebrows. She did a wonderful job especially considering they were very thin. I love my new beautiful eyebrows. They look very natural. I recommend Mayte and Jeanette Witz for everybody's permanent cosmetic needs.
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?
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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.