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 permanent lip makeup
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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Permanent lip makeup” (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 permanent lip makeup
I was so pleased with the work of Truc. The office was very clean and her work was amazing. I had a fading bottom lip. She matched the color I wanted perfectly. She gave me a great shape and color. I highly recommend them for this procedure.
Working with MHD Beauty was everything I could've dreamed of. Kathryn was my stylist and she was so easygoing and personable. I was hesitant on what I wanted to do with hair and makeup for my wedding day, but she took her time with me and gave me plenty of options. She was flexible and made sure that I absolutely…
Indigo Beauty Collective was recommended by my wedding planner, and Katie-Lane and her staff did the make-up and hair for my wedding. They did my whole my bridal party, mother, and me (the bride). From the beginning, Katie-Lane and her assistant Kerri were timely in their communication and answered all my questions.…
Jeanette is an expert at what she does - she worked with me throughout the process to make sure I felt comfortable and liked the shapes for both my eyebrows and lips. The best part: it only takes me 5 minutes to get ready in the morning - worth every penny!
Madison is awesome! She is super talented and fun to work with. My makeup and hair always looks amazing when she does it. Anyone looking to level up their makeup application should take a private lesson with her. She teaches you step by step how to do whatever makeup look you are going for, how to highlight your…
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!
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.