goKalki City Report · Chennai · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Chennai (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Chennai (Madras) on Google are Naturals Beauty Academy in Kakkalur Rd (5.0 from 1,537 reviews), Anupama Krishnamachari in Kodambakkam (5.0 from 973 reviews) and DIVINESTOODIO in Ramapuram (5.0 from 650 reviews). goKalki ranked 1,396 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Chennai by rating and number of reviews. Every one of the top 25 is rated 5.0. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 94% of makeup artists in Chennai are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 1% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Chennai has 51 Google reviews. The top 10% have 539 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Chennai have a median of 315 reviews, 6.2 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Anna Nagar has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Chennai, followed by Ambattur and Porur.
- Neelankarai has the highest average rating of any area of Chennai with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.94.
Source: goKalki analysis of 1,396 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Chennai, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Chennai?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Naturals Beauty Academy - TiruvallurKakkalur Rd · 5.0 ★ · 1,537 reviews
- Anupama KrishnamachariKodambakkam · 5.0 ★ · 973 reviews
- DIVINESTOODIORamapuram · 5.0 ★ · 650 reviews
- Magic Moments Tattoo Studio5.0 ★ · 629 reviews
- Lovely Mehandi n Makeover StudioEgmore · 5.0 ★ · 607 reviews
- JV Makeup ArtistryAdyar · 5.0 ★ · 540 reviews
- Nishaghouse Makeup StudioPalavakkam · 5.0 ★ · 516 reviews
- SidvisareedrapistKodambakkam · 5.0 ★ · 462 reviews
- Ahaan's Makeover ArtistryAvadi · 5.0 ★ · 420 reviews
- Beauty studio salonRaja Annamalaipuram · 5.0 ★ · 416 reviews
- Zaraaha Makeup, Nail artist & SAREEDRAPISTGuindy · 5.0 ★ · 405 reviews
- Vijees mehndi artist &saree drapistMuthusamy Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 397 reviews
- Twinkles Makeover5.0 ★ · 315 reviews
- SR bridal studio saree pre pleat service hairstylist makeupAmbattur · 5.0 ★ · 255 reviews
- ishikaa ladies beauty parlour RamapuramRamapuram · 5.0 ★ · 245 reviews
- Iswarya Bridal Makeup ArtistSaligramam · 5.0 ★ · 241 reviews
- Angel's bridal studio & salonNadukuthagai · 5.0 ★ · 226 reviews
- Infinite Ink TattoosCustoms Colony · 5.0 ★ · 211 reviews
- G5 Beauty & Bridal StudioVirugambakkam · 5.0 ★ · 203 reviews
- MALAR MUANesapakkam · 5.0 ★ · 201 reviews
- Tranquil Beauty & WellnessVettuvankeni · 5.0 ★ · 195 reviews
- Kandy women salon nanganallurNanganallur · 5.0 ★ · 193 reviews
- V5 Luxury SalonKodambakkam · 5.0 ★ · 191 reviews
- nila bharatanatyam@Arangetram makeup artistPorur · 5.0 ★ · 182 reviews
- Reena Ashiq Makeup ArtistryAnna Nagar West Extension · 5.0 ★ · 179 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Chennai compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 1,396 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.83 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 94% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 1% |
| Median number of reviews | 51 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 34% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 539 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Anna Nagar (47), Ambattur (47), Porur (40), T. Nagar (36), Nanganallur (32), Adyar (30) |
| Highest-rated area | Neelankarai, 4.94 on average across 10 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Chennai?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
94% of makeup artists in Chennai are already rated 4.5 or higher, so a good rating alone rarely stands out. The number of reviews does: the top 25 have a median of 315, against 51 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 66% of makeup artists in Chennai. 539 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 1% of makeup artists in Chennai sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Anna Nagar and Ambattur have the most makeup artists in our data, 47 and 47. A customer there sees many options on one map, and often messages more than one. Answering first matters.
Good reviews follow good service
Customers review the places that looked after them: answered quickly, booked without back and forth, reminded before the day. That is the work Kalki does on WhatsApp for makeup artists.
How was this list made?
We looked at the Google Maps listings shown for searches for makeup artists and studios in Chennai in October 2026. That covers most of them, but not necessarily every makeup artist in the city.
Each makeup artist is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Chennai average) ÷ (reviews + 50).
To be listed, a makeup artist needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews.
In Chennai, 1,009 makeup artists qualified. goKalki is not paid by anyone on this list, and nobody can pay to be on it. Ratings change every day, so each name links to its live listing. If something here is wrong, or you would rather your business were not listed, write to hello@gokalki.com and we will correct or remove it. More on the method: goKalki City Reports.
To cite this page: goKalki, “Best makeup artists in Chennai (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/chennai/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Chennai?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Chennai are Naturals Beauty Academy in Kakkalur Rd (5.0 from 1,537 reviews), Anupama Krishnamachari in Kodambakkam (5.0 from 973 reviews) and DIVINESTOODIO in Ramapuram (5.0 from 650 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/chennai/.
Which are the best makeup artists in Madras?
Madras is Chennai. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists there are Naturals Beauty Academy in Kakkalur Rd, Anupama Krishnamachari in Kodambakkam and DIVINESTOODIO in Ramapuram, out of 1,396 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Chennai?
The average makeup artist in Chennai is rated 4.83 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 94% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 1% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Chennai usually have?
The median makeup artist in Chennai has 51 reviews. 34% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 539, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Chennai have the most makeup artists?
Anna Nagar, Ambattur and Porur have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Chennai, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Chennai made?
Each makeup artist is scored by its Google rating, weighted by its number of reviews, so a 5.0 from 12 reviews does not outrank a 4.8 from 600. The score is (reviews × rating + 50 × the Chennai average) ÷ (reviews + 50). To be listed, a makeup artist needs a rating of 4.0 or more from at least 20 reviews. Averages count those with at least 5 reviews. 1,009 makeup artists in Chennai qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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