goKalki City Report · Kolhapur · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Kolhapur (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Kolhapur on Google are Studio11 Pro Academy Kolhapur in Rajarampuri (5.0 from 393 reviews), Priti Makeup Artist and Mehndi Artist in Ruikar Colony (5.0 from 169 reviews) and GLAM UP BY ANKITA MAKEUP STUDIO & Academy in Corner (5.0 from 116 reviews). goKalki ranked 82 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Kolhapur by rating and number of reviews. The top 25 average 4.96. The full list is below, followed by what the numbers mean for an owner.
Key findings
- 90% of makeup artists in Kolhapur are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 3% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Kolhapur has 34 Google reviews. The top 10% have 127 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Kolhapur have a median of 84 reviews, 2.5 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Rajarampuri has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Kolhapur, followed by Tarabai Park and C Ward.
- Rajarampuri has the highest average rating of any area of Kolhapur with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.87.
Source: goKalki analysis of 82 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Kolhapur, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Kolhapur?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Studio11 Pro Academy KolhapurRajarampuri · 5.0 ★ · 393 reviews
- Priti Makeup Artist and Mehndi ArtistRuikar Colony · 5.0 ★ · 169 reviews
- GLAM UP BY ANKITA MAKEUP STUDIO & AcademyCorner · 5.0 ★ · 116 reviews
- Rachana Mehandi Studio & AcademyChowk · 5.0 ★ · 104 reviews
- Makeup Kanya PoojaRankala · 5.0 ★ · 89 reviews
- Unique Spa Studio Only for LadiesLaxmipuri · 5.0 ★ · 85 reviews
- The UJs Unisex Salon & AcademyRajarampuri · 5.0 ★ · 77 reviews
- Sayba Unisex Salon & AcademyMukt Sainik Colony · 5.0 ★ · 56 reviews
- Nikita Mehndi ArtistPadmala · 5.0 ★ · 54 reviews
- Sana mehndi art' & makeup artistShahupuri · 5.0 ★ · 49 reviews
- Sharvari Beauty ParlourShukrawar Peth · 4.9 ★ · 432 reviews
- OSM Makeover StudioRajarampuri · 5.0 ★ · 45 reviews
- Glowry Beauty Salon and Make UpNagalapark · 5.0 ★ · 43 reviews
- KRUSHH PROFESSIONAL SALONRajarampuri · 4.9 ★ · 249 reviews
- RiRa Hair and Beauty TrendsDeokar Panand · 4.9 ★ · 188 reviews
- KRUSHH SALON Tarabai ParkTarabai Park · 4.9 ★ · 162 reviews
- The Hemants Family SalonNagalapark · 4.9 ★ · 155 reviews
- Step In For Magical Make OverC Ward · 4.9 ★ · 127 reviews
- Suhasini kadam makeup artistKasaba Bawada · 5.0 ★ · 29 reviews
- Pooja Beauty And Tattoo studiojagtap Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 25 reviews
- MARVELOUS SALONRajarampuri · 4.9 ★ · 84 reviews
- Lashes – The House of Brides | Bridal Makeup Artist | Beauty Parlour in Rajarampuri KolhapurRajarampuri · 4.9 ★ · 81 reviews
- Makeup stories by AshnaShivaji Udyam Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 75 reviews
- Pranoti Kumbhar Makeup studiodevakar panand · 5.0 ★ · 23 reviews
- Entire Unisex salon & academyTarabai Park · 4.9 ★ · 70 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Kolhapur compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 82 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.79 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 90% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 3% |
| Median number of reviews | 34 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 16% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 127 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Rajarampuri (20), Tarabai Park (13), C Ward (6), Nagalapark (5), Shahupuri (3) |
| Highest-rated area | Rajarampuri, 4.87 on average across 19 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Kolhapur?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
90% of makeup artists in Kolhapur 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 84, against 34 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 84% of makeup artists in Kolhapur. 127 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 3% of makeup artists in Kolhapur sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Rajarampuri and Tarabai Park have the most makeup artists in our data, 20 and 13. 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 Kolhapur 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 Kolhapur 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 Kolhapur, 49 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 Kolhapur (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/kolhapur/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Kolhapur?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Kolhapur are Studio11 Pro Academy Kolhapur in Rajarampuri (5.0 from 393 reviews), Priti Makeup Artist and Mehndi Artist in Ruikar Colony (5.0 from 169 reviews) and GLAM UP BY ANKITA MAKEUP STUDIO & Academy in Corner (5.0 from 116 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/kolhapur/.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Kolhapur?
The average makeup artist in Kolhapur is rated 4.79 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 90% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 3% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Kolhapur usually have?
The median makeup artist in Kolhapur has 34 reviews. 16% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 127, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Kolhapur have the most makeup artists?
Rajarampuri, Tarabai Park and C Ward have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Kolhapur, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Kolhapur 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 Kolhapur 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. 49 makeup artists in Kolhapur qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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