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 shampoo & conditioning
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Shampoo & conditioning” (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 shampoo & conditioning
I absolutely adore Claudia! She’s phenomenal at her work & is so sweet. My daughter and I have been going to her for years and she never disappoints! 🙌🏻
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.…
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…
Michael salon is the best in the IE. The people there are amazing and what I mean by people the hairstylist and the owner is just beyond kind and so welcoming. It’s 100 out of 100.
She is my go-to hair stylist! The products she uses and recommends do wonders for my hair! The only woman I trust to bleach my hair lol. Great communication, fabulous work place, always kept clean and smells good. It’s a great atmosphere (: I even fall asleep when she does my hair! Amazing work ! 100% recommend.…
Me encanta, ella es una persona muy dedicada en su trabajo, amable y profesional, sin duda alguna confiaría totalmente mi cabello, sabiendo que lo dejará muy lindo
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 | A 82 | AA––CDC | 5.00 | $140 | |
| 2 | A 81 | AACBBAA | 4.96 | — | |
| 3 | B 77 | AA––BDC | 4.99 | — | |
| 4 | B 74 | AA––DCC | 4.99 | — | |
| 5 | B 68 | BBACBAF | 4.97 | — | |
| 6 | B 68 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | $126 | |
| 7 | B 65 | BCACCBC | 5.00 | — | |
| 8 | B 62 | BB––CFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 9 | B 62 | AADDCCC | 5.00 | — | |
| 10 | B 61 | BB––CDC | 5.00 | — | |
| 11 | B 60 | BB–FCDC | 5.00 | — | |
| 12 | 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.