goKalki City Report · Pune · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Pune (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Pune on Google are The Bridal photography in Katraj (5.0 from 1,482 reviews), Krushna's Hair Studio in Balewadi (5.0 from 819 reviews) and Kanchan Studios in Dhankawadi (5.0 from 709 reviews). goKalki ranked 1,495 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Pune 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 Pune are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 1% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Pune has 47 Google reviews. The top 10% have 348 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Pune have a median of 298 reviews, 6.3 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Hadapsar has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Pune, followed by Kothrud and Wagholi.
- Dhankawadi has the highest average rating of any area of Pune with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.93.
Source: goKalki analysis of 1,495 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Pune, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Pune?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- The Bridal photographyKatraj · 5.0 ★ · 1,482 reviews
- Krushna's Hair StudioBalewadi · 5.0 ★ · 819 reviews
- Kanchan StudiosDhankawadi · 5.0 ★ · 709 reviews
- Asawari Makeup StudioWarje · 5.0 ★ · 599 reviews
- AN SalonUndri · 5.0 ★ · 585 reviews
- Snehazz MakeoverKharadi · 5.0 ★ · 580 reviews
- Vidya's Makeover StudioNanded City Sinhgad Rd · 5.0 ★ · 483 reviews
- Trendz StudioBopkhel · 5.0 ★ · 451 reviews
- The Fine line Tattoo'sHinjawadi · 5.0 ★ · 418 reviews
- Vaidehi Makeup Artistry & AcademyKondhwa Budruk · 5.0 ★ · 359 reviews
- Minaaz Mehendi Art & ClassesKondhwa · 5.0 ★ · 337 reviews
- Final Touch unisex Salon & Tattoo StudioGuruwar Peth · 5.0 ★ · 335 reviews
- Petals Beauty Salon & Makeup,Nail ArtistWadgaon Sheri · 5.0 ★ · 298 reviews
- Views Salon & Academy Kothrud | Nanoplastia | Balayage Hair Colour TreatmentKothrud · 5.0 ★ · 295 reviews
- Stargaze Unisex Salon and AcademyErandwane · 5.0 ★ · 286 reviews
- Vibini SalonModel Colony · 5.0 ★ · 263 reviews
- Smita hair and makeup artistNew Kalyani Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 228 reviews
- Khushi Beauty ParlourMain Market · 5.0 ★ · 217 reviews
- Aaru Makeover (saloon & institute)Gurudatta Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 213 reviews
- Makeover by Aditi PatilBaner · 5.0 ★ · 212 reviews
- glorify makeup studioKarvenagar · 5.0 ★ · 212 reviews
- Kalyani Beauty StudioHingne Khurd · 5.0 ★ · 188 reviews
- Makeup Artist Sonali Ghare's Sunshine Beauty, Makeup Studio and Academy in Nanded City Pune.Nanded · 5.0 ★ · 176 reviews
- DIPTI MAKEUP ARTISTPimple Gurav · 5.0 ★ · 174 reviews
- Asmi Beauty Clinic - Makeup Artist Dighi | Beauty ParlourDighi · 5.0 ★ · 172 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Pune compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.81 (median 4.9) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 92% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 1% |
| Median number of reviews | 47 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 31% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 348 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Hadapsar (95), Kothrud (78), Wagholi (65), Kharadi (61), Baner (51), Kondhwa (45) |
| Highest-rated area | Dhankawadi, 4.93 on average across 9 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Pune?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
92% of makeup artists in Pune 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 298, against 47 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 69% of makeup artists in Pune. 348 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 1% of makeup artists in Pune sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Hadapsar and Kothrud have the most makeup artists in our data, 95 and 78. 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 Pune 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 Pune 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 Pune, 1,085 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 Pune (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/pune/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Pune?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Pune are The Bridal photography in Katraj (5.0 from 1,482 reviews), Krushna's Hair Studio in Balewadi (5.0 from 819 reviews) and Kanchan Studios in Dhankawadi (5.0 from 709 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/pune/.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Pune?
The average makeup artist in Pune is rated 4.81 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 Pune usually have?
The median makeup artist in Pune has 47 reviews. 31% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 348, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Pune have the most makeup artists?
Hadapsar, Kothrud and Wagholi have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Pune, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Pune 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 Pune 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. 1,085 makeup artists in Pune qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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