goKalki City Report · Kolkata · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Kolkata (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Kolkata (Calcutta) on Google are Indrani’s Studio Aesthetica in New Alipore (5.0 from 1,037 reviews), DIVINE’S Makeup Studio Unisex salon & Academy centre in New Alipore (5.0 from 677 reviews) and Master Tattoo Studio in Entally (5.0 from 666 reviews). goKalki ranked 1,364 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Kolkata 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
- 90% of makeup artists in Kolkata are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 3% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Kolkata has 51 Google reviews. The top 10% have 395 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Kolkata have a median of 320 reviews, 6.3 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Behala has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Kolkata, followed by Ballygunge and Garia.
- Naihati has the highest average rating of any area of Kolkata with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.91.
Source: goKalki analysis of 1,364 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Kolkata, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Kolkata?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Indrani’s Studio AestheticaNew Alipore · 5.0 ★ · 1,037 reviews
- DIVINE’S Makeup Studio Unisex salon & Academy centreNew Alipore · 5.0 ★ · 677 reviews
- Master Tattoo StudioEntally · 5.0 ★ · 666 reviews
- MUA Lipikas Makeup Studio and AcademyRania · 5.0 ★ · 620 reviews
- ParnazDurganagar · 5.0 ★ · 580 reviews
- Meher's Bridal - Makeup & MehendiBhatenda · 5.0 ★ · 554 reviews
- Mayashi Mehandi & Nail Art(Mehndi artist Kolkata)Belur Para · 5.0 ★ · 498 reviews
- Mahi Mehendi ArtTopsia · 5.0 ★ · 489 reviews
- Meghla's Magic Makeup & Mehndi AcademyItalgacha · 5.0 ★ · 480 reviews
- Bridal Makeup Artist HenaRajarhat · 5.0 ★ · 361 reviews
- Madhurima’z Makeover & Salon AcademyNaihati · 5.0 ★ · 358 reviews
- Rani Shaw Mehandi ArtistUltadanga · 5.0 ★ · 324 reviews
- Pallavi Sinha Makeup ArtistKalighat · 5.0 ★ · 320 reviews
- Makeup artist and beauticianBaguiati · 5.0 ★ · 301 reviews
- Kryelon Makeup Studio and Training Center5.0 ★ · 292 reviews
- Pews Nail Studio & Academy5.0 ★ · 285 reviews
- Mua AmrapaliBehala · 5.0 ★ · 280 reviews
- Deena's Makeover | Best Bridal Makeup Artist In KolkataHussainpur · 5.0 ★ · 275 reviews
- Barnali Mehandi Artist5.0 ★ · 267 reviews
- Shreeddhi Parlour ( Ladies Beauty Parlour In Dunlop )5.0 ★ · 258 reviews
- Makeup Artist - Makeover By RimiPaschim Putiary · 5.0 ★ · 257 reviews
- Makeup Artist Sreebarna DuttaBehala · 5.0 ★ · 255 reviews
- Shyam's hair & beauty salonNatagarh · 5.0 ★ · 255 reviews
- MAHIS MAKEOVER(Snigdha)East Kolkata Twp · 5.0 ★ · 254 reviews
- Uniq Glamour World Makeup Studio & Academy by MUA Puja KarmakarThakurpukur · 5.0 ★ · 248 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Kolkata compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 1,364 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.78 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 90% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 3% |
| Median number of reviews | 51 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 35% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 395 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Behala (53), Ballygunge (38), Garia (35), Rajarhat (29), Tollygunge (27), Beleghata (25) |
| Highest-rated area | Naihati, 4.91 on average across 9 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Kolkata?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
90% of makeup artists in Kolkata 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 320, 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 65% of makeup artists in Kolkata. 395 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 3% of makeup artists in Kolkata sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Behala and Ballygunge have the most makeup artists in our data, 53 and 38. 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata, 963 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 Kolkata (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/kolkata/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Kolkata?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Kolkata are Indrani’s Studio Aesthetica in New Alipore (5.0 from 1,037 reviews), DIVINE’S Makeup Studio Unisex salon & Academy centre in New Alipore (5.0 from 677 reviews) and Master Tattoo Studio in Entally (5.0 from 666 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/kolkata/.
Which are the best makeup artists in Calcutta?
Calcutta is Kolkata. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists there are Indrani’s Studio Aesthetica in New Alipore, DIVINE’S Makeup Studio Unisex salon & Academy centre in New Alipore and Master Tattoo Studio in Entally, out of 1,364 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Kolkata?
The average makeup artist in Kolkata is rated 4.78 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 Kolkata usually have?
The median makeup artist in Kolkata has 51 reviews. 35% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 395, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Kolkata have the most makeup artists?
Behala, Ballygunge and Garia have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Kolkata, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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. 963 makeup artists in Kolkata qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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