#1
Tulsi Threading & Hair Salon
“Great experience! Called and made an appointment the same day for eyebrow wax/tint. She works quickly and is gentle. Love the result too! Excellent value, highly recommend.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Makeup Artists in Union City, NJ
We graded 8 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$76typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.90★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.1%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 21,884 Google reviews of 137 top-rated makeup artists nationwide; 8 of them in Union City, NJ. Updated November 5, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of makeup artists).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Tulsi Threading & Hair SalonUnion City, NJ | A 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%98+62.3Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%60+4.9Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AB | 4.96 | $11 |
| 2 |  The Davmakeup StudioUnion City, NJ | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%91+63Reliability 31%85+26.2Experts Score= 89Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––A– | 4.94 | — |
| 3 |  Total Image Beauty AcademyUnion City, NJ | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.88 | — |
| 4 |  Vargas Beauty ArtsUnion City, NJ | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%94+59.7Reliability 28%91+25.7Replies to reviews 8%24+2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 87Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAA–AD | 4.89 | — |
| 5 |  Lash Me Beauty StudioUnion City, NJ | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%85+54Reliability 28%78+22Replies to reviews 8%96+7.9Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––BA | 4.88 | — |
| 6 |  Piped By MartinaUnion City, NJ | A 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%86+54.6Reliability 28%81+22.9Replies to reviews 8%37+3Experts Score= 81Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AD | 4.87 | — |
| 7 |  Amber Brows Beauty SalonUnion City, NJ | A 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty96−0.4Momentum penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAA | 4.81 | $17 |
| 8 |  The Chique CollectiveUnion City, NJ | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%93+50.7Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%36+5.1Replies to reviews 7%23+1.6Craft & service penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABDAD | 4.87 | $76 |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Haircut | $30 | $43 | $58 | 100% |
| Hairstyling | $41 | $53 | $82 | 0% |
| Hair coloring | $111 | $155 | $214 | 100% |
| Makeup services | $118 | $141 | $179 | 0% |
| Eyelash extensions | $93 | $126 | $148 | 0% |
| Hair highlighting | $185 | $246 | $371 | 0% |
| Blowouts | $35 | $52 | $94 | 100% |
| Shampoo & conditioning | $55 | $130 | $214 | 0% |
| Bridal services | $124 | $185 | $282 | 100% |
| Eyebrow threading | $3 | $5 | $11 | 0% |
| Eyebrow shaping | $3 | $8 | $23 | 0% |
| Manicure | $53 | $71 | $89 | 100% |
Makeup Artists in Union City, NJ at a glance
How the 8 makeup artists we rated in Union City, NJ compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A788%
- Grade B113%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up225%
- 4.80–4.89★675%
- 4.60–4.79★00%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality2,04329%
- Professionalism2,13130%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality1,45221%
- Value1,41820%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price23071%
- Reasonable8827%
- Overpriced52%
- Not sure31%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
The 10 best-rated makeup artists in Union City, NJ average 4.9★ on Google across 2,828 reviews. Tulsi Threading & Hair Salon has the top rating (5.0★), and Total Image Beauty Academy has the most reviews (623). Updated November 4, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,828 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Total Image Beauty Academy
“This is an amazing school for cosmetology and nail tech licensing! I learned a lot as a student here doing hands-on or book work with my teacher, Ms. Moreno. I did take the course in Spanish as someone who is…” — Google review
#3
The Chique Collective
“From the minute you walk in it’s warm and inviting! Friendly hellos all round! Kat did my blow out and did EXACTLY as I requested. Up next Erica for make up. Showed her some photos and let her know where I needed the…” — Google review
#4
Piped By Martina
“Linda was amazing! She was so fast and so gentle during service. I didn't know how to explain what style I wanted my lashes to be done as I don't get them done often, but she understood perfectly and did a fantastic…” — Google review
#5
Diamond Unisex Beauty Salon (Threading & Lash Bar)
“I come in for brows and Brazilian. I’ve been an infrequent customer for years and I always receive the best service. The ladies are delicate and precise. I absolutely recommend.” — Google review
#6
Amber Brows Beauty Salon
“I'm really satisfied with the way my eyebrows were threaded. she has a very precise hand and did an amazing job. She has a great eye for shaping. very grateful to have found this place.” — Google review
#7
Lash Me Beauty Studio
“INCREDIBLE Russian Manicure with Isa. The detail, care and result exceeded my expectation. Highly recommend this place.” — Google review
#8
Angie Beauty Salon
“Muy profesional Angie, me encantó la forma como trabaja el cabello.la atencion es execelente quede feliz con mi cabello” — Google review
#9
Vargas Beauty Arts
“Shout-out to Mrs. Annabel she is incredibly talented, the sweetest, most supportive person she is a very positive influence as a teacher I loved her so much. Her classes were genuinely fun and enjoyable, her…” — Google review
#10
The Davmakeup Studio
“Mi experiencia ha sido excelente desde el primer día. Daviana es una persona dulce, amable y muy profesional. Siempre me hace sentir cómoda y en confianza durante cada sesión. Se nota la dedicación y el cariño que…” — Google review
How we pick makeup artists in Union City
We scan Google Maps for makeup artist listings in and around Union City, 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 Union City?
Tulsi Threading & Hair Salon has the highest Google rating on our Union City list: 5.0 out of 5 from 365 reviews (as of November 4, 2026).
Which makeup artist in Union City has the most reviews?
Total Image Beauty Academy has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 623, with a 4.9★ average.
How are these makeup artists chosen?
Only open Union City-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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