goKalki City Report · Lucknow · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Lucknow (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Lucknow on Google are Aadhya Makeover and Training Centre in Rahimabad (5.0 from 2,798 reviews), Krishna by Vaanii in Indira Nagar (5.0 from 1,159 reviews) and The Gorgeous Makeup Studio & Academy in Nishat Ganj (5.0 from 945 reviews). goKalki ranked 1,148 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Lucknow 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
- 92% of makeup artists in Lucknow are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 1% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Lucknow has 52 Google reviews. The top 10% have 322 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Lucknow have a median of 301 reviews, 5.8 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Gomti Nagar has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Lucknow, followed by Indira Nagar and Rajajipuram.
- Telibagh has the highest average rating of any area of Lucknow with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.94.
Source: goKalki analysis of 1,148 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Lucknow, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Lucknow?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Aadhya Makeover and Training CentreRahimabad · 5.0 ★ · 2,798 reviews
- Krishna by VaaniiIndira Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 1,159 reviews
- The Gorgeous Makeup Studio & AcademyNishat Ganj · 5.0 ★ · 945 reviews
- Noor Make-up StudioKanpur Rd · 5.0 ★ · 765 reviews
- Beauty Zone Makeup Studio And Academy SalonAdil Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 743 reviews
- Beautyzone Ladies SalonJankipuram · 5.0 ★ · 562 reviews
- Pratima Singh makeup studio and acadmyArjunganj · 5.0 ★ · 494 reviews
- Anu makeover studio5.0 ★ · 421 reviews
- Pixie Dust by sakshi makeup studioButler Colony · 5.0 ★ · 343 reviews
- Diya Make Up ZoneGudamba Thana · 5.0 ★ · 336 reviews
- Anishta Thakur makeup studio & beauty serviceLDA Colony · 5.0 ★ · 333 reviews
- Savys Salon & Wellness InstituteJankipuram · 5.0 ★ · 309 reviews
- Shailza makeoversRajajipuram · 5.0 ★ · 301 reviews
- Glamfore Makeup Studio and AcademyMohibullapur · 5.0 ★ · 299 reviews
- Mullet Unisex Salon And AcademyKanchanpur · 5.0 ★ · 290 reviews
- Lakme Salon in Chowk,LucknowChowk · 5.0 ★ · 273 reviews
- HB makeup studioFazullaganj · 5.0 ★ · 262 reviews
- New products5.0 ★ · 232 reviews
- Ekta Makeup Studio & SalonJankipuram · 5.0 ★ · 231 reviews
- S.P MakeupAlambagh · 5.0 ★ · 230 reviews
- Rashmi MakeoversChandralok · 5.0 ★ · 227 reviews
- Cuts & Style Unisex Salon - Hair Color / Hair Extension In LucknowNaka Hindola · 5.0 ★ · 227 reviews
- Anandi saloonMohibullapur · 5.0 ★ · 220 reviews
- JS Makeover & AcademyAlambagh · 5.0 ★ · 219 reviews
- Mirrari Unisex SalonPalace · 5.0 ★ · 218 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Lucknow compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 1,148 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.80 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 92% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 1% |
| Median number of reviews | 52 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 32% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 322 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Gomti Nagar (134), Indira Nagar (75), Rajajipuram (54), Alambagh (52), Aliganj (48), Jankipuram (44) |
| Highest-rated area | Telibagh, 4.94 on average across 17 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Lucknow?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
92% of makeup artists in Lucknow 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 301, against 52 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 68% of makeup artists in Lucknow. 322 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 1% of makeup artists in Lucknow sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Gomti Nagar and Indira Nagar have the most makeup artists in our data, 134 and 75. 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow, 853 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 Lucknow (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/lucknow/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Lucknow?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Lucknow are Aadhya Makeover and Training Centre in Rahimabad (5.0 from 2,798 reviews), Krishna by Vaanii in Indira Nagar (5.0 from 1,159 reviews) and The Gorgeous Makeup Studio & Academy in Nishat Ganj (5.0 from 945 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/lucknow/.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Lucknow?
The average makeup artist in Lucknow is rated 4.80 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 92% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 1% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Lucknow usually have?
The median makeup artist in Lucknow has 52 reviews. 32% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 322, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Lucknow have the most makeup artists?
Gomti Nagar, Indira Nagar and Rajajipuram have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Lucknow, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Lucknow 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 Lucknow 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. 853 makeup artists in Lucknow qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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