goKalki City Report · Howrah · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Howrah (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Howrah on Google are The BONG Beauties Studio-Beauty & Makeover Academy in Mahiari (5.0 from 2,573 reviews), Sumana's Makeover Artistry in Shibpur (5.0 from 845 reviews) and Modern Makeover in Kona (5.0 from 285 reviews). goKalki ranked 149 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Howrah by rating and number of reviews. The top 25 average 4.97. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 93% of makeup artists in Howrah are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 2% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Howrah has 27 Google reviews. The top 10% have 227 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Howrah have a median of 169 reviews, 6.3 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Shibpur has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Howrah, followed by Salkia and Bally.
- Kadam Tala has the highest average rating of any area of Howrah with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.94.
Source: goKalki analysis of 149 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Howrah, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Howrah?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- The BONG Beauties Studio-Beauty & Makeover AcademyMahiari · 5.0 ★ · 2,573 reviews
- Sumana's Makeover ArtistryShibpur · 5.0 ★ · 845 reviews
- Modern MakeoverKona · 5.0 ★ · 285 reviews
- SHUBHAM JAISWAL CLASSES - ICSE AND CBSE COACHING CENTER AND TUITION CLASSESSalkia · 5.0 ★ · 285 reviews
- Deep's Makeover & Beauty Studio Ladies Beauty SalonBally · 5.0 ★ · 171 reviews
- Mou'S TOUCH & GLOW AND Atrayee's MAKEOVERRamrajatala · 5.0 ★ · 116 reviews
- Sangita’s MakeoverKadam Tala · 5.0 ★ · 75 reviews
- SONA'S MAKEOVER BEAUTY SALON & ACADEMYShibpur · 5.0 ★ · 65 reviews
- Prarthana makeovers and academyLiluah · 5.0 ★ · 57 reviews
- ANKI'S MAKEOVER STUDIO & ACADEMYBelur · 5.0 ★ · 56 reviews
- Priya'z Makeover & Beauty clinicMali Panchghara · 5.0 ★ · 52 reviews
- VLCC School of BeautyPilkhana · 4.9 ★ · 778 reviews
- STUDIO11 Family Salon SalkiaSalkia · 4.9 ★ · 731 reviews
- Ananya's Bridal Makeup Studio and AcademyShibpur · 5.0 ★ · 40 reviews
- RB Salon the Family: Best Salon In Howrah4.9 ★ · 642 reviews
- Shreya Makeover Studio & AcademyBally · 5.0 ★ · 37 reviews
- GlamoraChic by Priyam kumar DasGhusuri · 5.0 ★ · 35 reviews
- ARANYAK PHOTOGRAPHYKadam Tala · 4.9 ★ · 288 reviews
- Nupur Makeover & SalonKadam Tala · 5.0 ★ · 34 reviews
- Ad salon & academy for womenBelur · 4.9 ★ · 277 reviews
- Beauty Lookz by SangitaLiluah · 4.9 ★ · 259 reviews
- Beauty Life Salon4.9 ★ · 237 reviews
- SB BEAUTY STUDIO AND ACADEMYShibpur · 5.0 ★ · 31 reviews
- Akhilesh Hair & Beauty SalonLiluah · 5.0 ★ · 30 reviews
- SS Cosmetics HubShibpur · 4.9 ★ · 169 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Howrah compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 149 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.81 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 93% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 2% |
| Median number of reviews | 27 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 23% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 227 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Shibpur (26), Salkia (18), Bally (15), Liluah (14), Kadam Tala (12), Belur (6) |
| Highest-rated area | Kadam Tala, 4.94 on average across 10 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Howrah?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
93% of makeup artists in Howrah 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 169, against 27 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 77% of makeup artists in Howrah. 227 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 2% of makeup artists in Howrah sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Shibpur and Salkia have the most makeup artists in our data, 26 and 18. 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 Howrah 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 Howrah 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 Howrah, 77 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 Howrah (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/howrah/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Howrah?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Howrah are The BONG Beauties Studio-Beauty & Makeover Academy in Mahiari (5.0 from 2,573 reviews), Sumana's Makeover Artistry in Shibpur (5.0 from 845 reviews) and Modern Makeover in Kona (5.0 from 285 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/howrah/.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Howrah?
The average makeup artist in Howrah is rated 4.81 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 93% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 2% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Howrah usually have?
The median makeup artist in Howrah has 27 reviews. 23% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 227, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Howrah have the most makeup artists?
Shibpur, Salkia and Bally have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Howrah, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Howrah 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 Howrah 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. 77 makeup artists in Howrah qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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