goKalki City Report · Mangaluru · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Mangaluru (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Mangaluru (Mangalore) on Google are Twirl Salon in Bejai (5.0 from 302 reviews), Artistry by Poornima Rathan. in Bejai (5.0 from 270 reviews) and Makeup by Varsha Kotian in Surathkal (5.0 from 196 reviews). goKalki ranked 81 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Mangaluru 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
- 88% of makeup artists in Mangaluru are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 4% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Mangaluru has 63 Google reviews. The top 10% have 270 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Mangaluru have a median of 130 reviews, 2.1 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Kadri has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Mangaluru, followed by Hampankatta and Kankanady.
- Hampankatta has the highest average rating of any area of Mangaluru with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.80.
Source: goKalki analysis of 81 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Mangaluru, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Mangaluru?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Twirl Salon | HAIR & BEAUTYBejai · 5.0 ★ · 302 reviews
- Artistry by Poornima Rathan.Bejai · 5.0 ★ · 270 reviews
- Makeup by Varsha KotianSurathkal · 5.0 ★ · 196 reviews
- Makeup by Deeksha ShenoyKadri · 5.0 ★ · 193 reviews
- Plush Beauty Professional make up studio&ladies beauty parlourKadri · 5.0 ★ · 167 reviews
- Makeup Brush Tales | Bridal Makeup Artist Mangalore and Udupi5.0 ★ · 155 reviews
- SHRADDHA ASHWIN PRABHU-MAKEUP STUDIO & ACADEMYKodailbail · 5.0 ★ · 149 reviews
- Sai Sparsh Beauty salonKankanady · 5.0 ★ · 71 reviews
- Makeup by Prakrithi MallyBejai · 5.0 ★ · 67 reviews
- BLUSH-UP WITH PAVITHRADerebail · 5.0 ★ · 63 reviews
- Boloor creationsKuloor · 5.0 ★ · 63 reviews
- Rebloom Beauty Care - Bridal Makeup Studio & Beauty SalonBondel · 4.9 ★ · 270 reviews
- Green Trends Unisex Hair & Style SalonAttavar · 4.9 ★ · 212 reviews
- Glamoura by Supriya J Rai | Nail & Makeup StudioBejai · 5.0 ★ · 51 reviews
- Padmas Beauty Parlour and Make overBalmatta · 4.9 ★ · 188 reviews
- Makeup artists sneha shettyKadri · 4.9 ★ · 185 reviews
- Plants Beauty Salon in Mangaluru | Nexus MallPandeshwar · 4.9 ★ · 151 reviews
- Makeup By Heloise MUAMangala Nagar · 4.9 ★ · 130 reviews
- Arpitha's Bridal Makeup and Nail Art StudioUrwa · 5.0 ★ · 37 reviews
- Makeup & Nails by Arathi NayakHampankatta · 4.9 ★ · 98 reviews
- REFLEXION LADIES SALOON and makeup studioPumpwell · 5.0 ★ · 35 reviews
- Anusha Kamath makeup studio academyKonchady · 4.9 ★ · 90 reviews
- new princess salon4.9 ★ · 90 reviews
- Glamhouse ladies saloonAttavar · 4.9 ★ · 86 reviews
- Thripthi’s Makeup Studio & Beauty LoungeBondel · 5.0 ★ · 32 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Mangaluru compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 81 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.73 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 88% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 4% |
| Median number of reviews | 63 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 33% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 270 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Kadri (10), Hampankatta (10), Kankanady (8), Kodailbail (6), Bejai (6), Attavar (4) |
| Highest-rated area | Hampankatta, 4.80 on average across 9 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Mangaluru?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
88% of makeup artists in Mangaluru 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 130, against 63 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 67% of makeup artists in Mangaluru. 270 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 4% of makeup artists in Mangaluru sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Kadri and Hampankatta have the most makeup artists in our data, 10 and 10. 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 Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru, 62 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 Mangaluru (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/mangaluru/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Mangaluru?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Mangaluru are Twirl Salon in Bejai (5.0 from 302 reviews), Artistry by Poornima Rathan. in Bejai (5.0 from 270 reviews) and Makeup by Varsha Kotian in Surathkal (5.0 from 196 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/mangaluru/.
Which are the best makeup artists in Mangalore?
Mangalore is Mangaluru. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists there are Twirl Salon in Bejai, Artistry by Poornima Rathan. in Bejai and Makeup by Varsha Kotian in Surathkal, out of 81 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Mangaluru?
The average makeup artist in Mangaluru is rated 4.73 and the median 4.9, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 88% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 4% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Mangaluru usually have?
The median makeup artist in Mangaluru has 63 reviews. 33% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 270, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Mangaluru have the most makeup artists?
Kadri, Hampankatta and Kankanady have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Mangaluru, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Mangaluru 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 Mangaluru 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. 62 makeup artists in Mangaluru qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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