Best Makeup Artists in Chicago, IL

The 10 best-rated makeup artists in Chicago, IL average 5.0★ on Google across 1,824 reviews. Dawn Bliss Beauty has the top rating (5.0★), and The Bridal Beauty Team has the most reviews (349). Updated November 4, 2026.

10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (1,824 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

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#1

Dawn Bliss Beauty

5.0 ★★★★★ · 249 Google reviews
Make-up artist · 1460 N Sandburg Terrace, Chicago, IL 60610

“I’ve had my makeup done by her quite a few times, and she never disappoints! Her work is always so clean and flawless, and my makeup stays looking beautiful all day. She’s also so fun and easy to work with. Highly…” — Google review

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#2

Tamara Makeup + Hair Artistry

5.0 ★★★★★ · 188 Google reviews
Make-up artist · 44 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559

“Alina, Jody, and Tamara did an amazing job getting me ready for homecoming! Jody’s makeup was absolutely flawless, yet so natural and beautiful. Alina styled my hair exactly how I envisioned it, and it held up…” — Google review

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#3

Lueur Beauti Makeup

5.0 ★★★★★ · 141 Google reviews
Make-up artist · 3605 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

“Rana was absolutely amazing! She made me feel so beautiful and confident on my wedding day. My makeup was flawless and lasted all day, and she brought my vision to life perfectly. She has such a warm personality and…” — Google review

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#4

The Bridal Beauty Team

4.9 ★★★★★ · 349 Google reviews
Make-up artist

“I worked with Angelica for my wedding hair and makeup and she was amazing to work with! I don’t typically wear a lot of makeup or do my hair so at my trial, we tried out a few different hairstyles and she also…” — Google review

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#5

Blush and Braids Beauty Bar x Luxe Beauty Collective, NW

4.9 ★★★★★ · 313 Google reviews
Beauty salon · 5547 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 101, Chicago, IL 60640

“Blush and Braids was super easy to book and work with. Sarah and Janessa did an amazing job for my wedding! I felt beautiful, and everyone in my bridal party did as well. Book them for your wedding!” — Google review

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Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists logo
#6

Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists

4.9 ★★★★★ · 228 Google reviews
Make-up artist · 3551 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609

“I highly, highly recommend Windy City Glam for both wedding hair and makeup! The process of booking was seamless, and I was paired with artists who made me feel stunning! Veronica (makeup) and Reyna (hair) were so…” — Google review

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#7

Joanna B Artistry

5.0 ★★★★★ · 91 Google reviews
Make-up artist

“Joanna was incredible to work with throughout my wedding season. She was so kind and gracious and a great energy for the day. I did a preview and had her do my makeup for the Welcome Party and wedding day. Throughout…” — Google review

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#8

Chicago Bridal Artists

5.0 ★★★★★ · 89 Google reviews
Make-up artist · 111 S Morgan St Apt 716, Chicago, IL 60607

“I had such a great experience with this bridal makeup team! They were professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process, which made everything leading up to the wedding feel…” — Google review

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#9

Flawless Permanent Makeup By Elsa- Salons by JC

5.0 ★★★★★ · 88 Google reviews
Permanent make-up clinic · 2860 N Broadway 2nd Floor STE 19, Chicago, IL 60657

“I absolutely love Elsa. Although her office is quite a distance from me, I’m willing to bare knuckle it all the way to her office thru downtown traffic. I have complete trust in her and will never go to anyone else.…” — Google review

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#10

Beauty by Ann Krause

5.0 ★★★★★ · 88 Google reviews
Make-up artist

“Ann + Her Team were professional, talented, and such a pleasure to work with. Ann was very accommodating to my Bride needing to switch some bridal party members around the schedule (before wedding day) to make sure…” — Google review

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How we pick makeup artists in Chicago

We scan Google Maps for makeup artist listings in and around Chicago, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the highest-rated makeup artist in Chicago?

Dawn Bliss Beauty has the highest Google rating on our Chicago list: 5.0 out of 5 from 249 reviews (as of November 4, 2026).

Which makeup artist in Chicago has the most reviews?

The Bridal Beauty Team has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 349, with a 4.9★ average.

How are these makeup artists chosen?

Only open Chicago-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.

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