goKalki City Report · Kanpur · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Kanpur (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Kanpur on Google are Cleo Nail Hair And Lash Bar in Downtown (5.0 from 729 reviews), Muskan's Planet Makeup Studio & Academy in Govind Nagar (5.0 from 257 reviews) and THE BEAUTY SPARK SALON in KDA Colony (5.0 from 242 reviews). goKalki ranked 549 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Kanpur 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
- 84% of makeup artists in Kanpur are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 4% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Kanpur has 41 Google reviews. The top 10% have 239 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Kanpur have a median of 116 reviews, 2.8 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Kalyanpur has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Kanpur, followed by Govind Nagar and Barra.
- Naubasta has the highest average rating of any area of Kanpur with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.90.
Source: goKalki analysis of 549 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Kanpur, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Kanpur?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Cleo Nail Hair And Lash BarDowntown · 5.0 ★ · 729 reviews
- Muskan's Planet Makeup Studio & AcademyGovind Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 257 reviews
- THE BEAUTY SPARK SALONKDA Colony · 5.0 ★ · 242 reviews
- Apsara MakeoverSharda Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 233 reviews
- TATTOO ADDICT SAKET NAGARSaket Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 224 reviews
- Looking LovelySaket Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 161 reviews
- Brother Tattooz Swaroop NagarSwaroop Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 149 reviews
- TR salon AcademyKahoo Kothi · 5.0 ★ · 143 reviews
- Good Heaven SalonGovind Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 135 reviews
- Krasna MakeoversKalyanpur · 5.0 ★ · 133 reviews
- Naina makeovers salon & academyPanki · 5.0 ★ · 125 reviews
- Themini MakeoverYashoda Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 121 reviews
- Diamond Shine Makeup Studio & AcademyYashoda Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 116 reviews
- Fashionn in the CityKalyanpur · 5.0 ★ · 103 reviews
- Navika beauty Point 💆Shastri Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 100 reviews
- Sachan Sisters Beauty SalonNaubasta · 5.0 ★ · 95 reviews
- ReadykaroKalyanpur · 5.0 ★ · 93 reviews
- MakeoverbyshaifalyKrishna Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 90 reviews
- PRACHI'S MAKEOVER AND HAIR STUDIOKidwai Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 86 reviews
- Makeover By AnujaKalyanpur · 5.0 ★ · 86 reviews
- The Beauty glaze makeupsKalyanpur · 5.0 ★ · 86 reviews
- Shivangi Beauty Salon & Makeup StudioNaubasta · 5.0 ★ · 82 reviews
- Priya Pradhan MakeupRawat Pur · 5.0 ★ · 79 reviews
- Makeup Artist Shreya RastogiSwaroop Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 78 reviews
- Studio 20 Beauty Salon And AcademyKalyanpur · 5.0 ★ · 77 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Kanpur compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 549 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.75 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 84% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 4% |
| Median number of reviews | 41 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 24% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 239 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Kalyanpur (59), Govind Nagar (41), Barra (37), Swaroop Nagar (32), Kidwai Nagar (29), Yashoda Nagar (26) |
| Highest-rated area | Naubasta, 4.90 on average across 20 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Kanpur?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
84% of makeup artists in Kanpur 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 116, against 41 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 76% of makeup artists in Kanpur. 239 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 4% of makeup artists in Kanpur sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Kalyanpur and Govind Nagar have the most makeup artists in our data, 59 and 41. 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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur 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 Kanpur, 369 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 Kanpur (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/kanpur/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Kanpur?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Kanpur are Cleo Nail Hair And Lash Bar in Downtown (5.0 from 729 reviews), Muskan's Planet Makeup Studio & Academy in Govind Nagar (5.0 from 257 reviews) and THE BEAUTY SPARK SALON in KDA Colony (5.0 from 242 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/kanpur/.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Kanpur?
The average makeup artist in Kanpur is rated 4.75 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 84% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 4% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Kanpur usually have?
The median makeup artist in Kanpur has 41 reviews. 24% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 239, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Kanpur have the most makeup artists?
Kalyanpur, Govind Nagar and Barra have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Kanpur, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Kanpur 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 Kanpur 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. 369 makeup artists in Kanpur qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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