goKalki City Report · Hyderabad · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Hyderabad (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Hyderabad on Google are Tahseen_mehendi_artist in Dilsukhnagar (5.0 from 1,353 reviews), Makeup by Sunitha in Puppalguda (5.0 from 1,023 reviews) and Makeover By Sonal in East Marredpally (5.0 from 621 reviews). goKalki ranked 1,401 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Hyderabad 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
- 88% of makeup artists in Hyderabad are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 2% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Hyderabad has 54 Google reviews. The top 10% have 467 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Hyderabad have a median of 331 reviews, 6.1 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Kukatpally has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Hyderabad, followed by Gachibowli and Banjara Hills.
- Ramanthapur has the highest average rating of any area of Hyderabad with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 5.00.
Source: goKalki analysis of 1,401 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Hyderabad, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Hyderabad?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Tahseen_mehendi_artistDilsukhnagar · 5.0 ★ · 1,353 reviews
- Makeup by SunithaPuppalguda · 5.0 ★ · 1,023 reviews
- Makeover By SonalEast Marredpally · 5.0 ★ · 621 reviews
- CrocodileSkin Tattoo StudioRamanthapur · 5.0 ★ · 614 reviews
- Kushi's glam up5.0 ★ · 543 reviews
- Sravanthi Makeup, Hair & Beauty Academy5.0 ★ · 515 reviews
- Bharati MakeoverTukkuguda · 5.0 ★ · 487 reviews
- I BrowsBeautySaloonSuchitra · 5.0 ★ · 450 reviews
- Desire couture studio,Makeup&AcadamyUppal · 5.0 ★ · 447 reviews
- Amjad Habib Academy for Hair, Nails & Beauty – KukatpallyKukatpally · 5.0 ★ · 420 reviews
- A.D Salon & AcademyAbids · 5.0 ★ · 369 reviews
- Makeup by siri'sKukatpally · 5.0 ★ · 347 reviews
- Navratan beauty centerFeelkhana · 5.0 ★ · 331 reviews
- Deepti Makeover5.0 ★ · 325 reviews
- Relooks IndiaJNTU · 5.0 ★ · 297 reviews
- GR8 Hands Luxury Unisex SalonKukatpally · 5.0 ★ · 297 reviews
- Sonika Bridal Studio & Academy5.0 ★ · 295 reviews
- Naina Herbal Beauty StudioQuthbullapur · 5.0 ★ · 293 reviews
- Sri Acadamy Makeup &hair traning centerDilsukhnagar · 5.0 ★ · 278 reviews
- Deepika Rathi Makeup Studio and AcademyShaikpet Main Rd · 5.0 ★ · 278 reviews
- Veekshitha beauty parlour& Makeup Academy5.0 ★ · 269 reviews
- Devi makeup studio and akademyKompally · 5.0 ★ · 265 reviews
- The Uma Chowdary Makeup Studio & academyMoosapet · 5.0 ★ · 259 reviews
- Mahee's SalonBowenpally · 5.0 ★ · 259 reviews
- Len Studio – Pre-Wedding, Family & Portrait Photography | HyderabadBahadurguda · 5.0 ★ · 250 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Hyderabad compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 1,401 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.76 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 88% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 2% |
| Median number of reviews | 54 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 36% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 467 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Kukatpally (56), Gachibowli (51), Banjara Hills (50), Madhapur (41), Manikonda (35), Kothapet (33) |
| Highest-rated area | Ramanthapur, 5.00 on average across 8 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Hyderabad?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
88% of makeup artists in Hyderabad 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 331, against 54 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 64% of makeup artists in Hyderabad. 467 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 2% of makeup artists in Hyderabad sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Kukatpally and Gachibowli have the most makeup artists in our data, 56 and 51. 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad, 1,027 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 Hyderabad (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/hyderabad/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Hyderabad?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Hyderabad are Tahseen_mehendi_artist in Dilsukhnagar (5.0 from 1,353 reviews), Makeup by Sunitha in Puppalguda (5.0 from 1,023 reviews) and Makeover By Sonal in East Marredpally (5.0 from 621 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/hyderabad/.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Hyderabad?
The average makeup artist in Hyderabad is rated 4.76 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 88% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 2% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Hyderabad usually have?
The median makeup artist in Hyderabad has 54 reviews. 36% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 467, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Hyderabad have the most makeup artists?
Kukatpally, Gachibowli and Banjara Hills have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Hyderabad, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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. 1,027 makeup artists in Hyderabad qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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