goKalki City Report · Thiruvananthapuram · October 2026
Best makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there
As of October 2026, the best-rated makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) on Google are Chroma Makeover Studio in Ulloor (5.0 from 326 reviews), Cute Plus Beauty Solutions in Manacaud (5.0 from 175 reviews) and Sinilal Makeover Expert in Moonnamoodu (5.0 from 171 reviews). goKalki ranked 171 Google-rated makeup artists and studios in Thiruvananthapuram 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
- 87% of makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram are rated 4.5 or higher on Google, and 4% are below 4.0.
- The median makeup artist in Thiruvananthapuram has 73 Google reviews. The top 10% have 499 or more.
- The top 25 makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram have a median of 171 reviews, 2.3 times that of a typical makeup artist.
- Pazhavadi has the most makeup artists on Google Maps in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by Alummoodu and Pettah.
- Alummoodu has the highest average rating of any area of Thiruvananthapuram with 8 or more rated makeup artists: 4.77.
Source: goKalki analysis of 171 Google Maps listings of makeup artists and studios in Thiruvananthapuram, October 2026.
Which are the best makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram?
The top 25, ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Tap a name to open its live Google listing.
- Chroma Makeover StudioUlloor · 5.0 ★ · 326 reviews
- Cute Plus Beauty SolutionsManacaud · 5.0 ★ · 175 reviews
- Sinilal Makeover ExpertMoonnamoodu · 5.0 ★ · 171 reviews
- YouGlow MakeoverSwadeshabhimani Nagar · 5.0 ★ · 151 reviews
- Vanvis Makeover StudioPongumoodu · 5.0 ★ · 147 reviews
- Anabella makeover studio Bridal Makeup And Beauty ParlourVazhuthacaud · 5.0 ★ · 119 reviews
- Le Brow Makeover AcademyNalanchira · 5.0 ★ · 105 reviews
- Orchid Saree Draping and Styling StudioMarappalam · 5.0 ★ · 97 reviews
- Dreamy Beauty Salon And Makeup StudioThycaud · 5.0 ★ · 80 reviews
- DH BRIDAL MAKEOVER STUDIO & BEAUTY PARLOURPazhavadi · 5.0 ★ · 80 reviews
- Olix family salonAvanavanchery · 4.9 ★ · 3,631 reviews
- Evaa Family Salon & Makeover Studio TrivandrumAmbalamukku · 4.9 ★ · 1,024 reviews
- Blush and Bloom bridal studioVelloorkonam · 5.0 ★ · 71 reviews
- The Makeover Bridal & Designing StudioKaramana · 4.9 ★ · 762 reviews
- Marlyns Beauty Studio(Attingal)Kizhakkupuram · 4.9 ★ · 597 reviews
- BEAUTY PLAZA FAMILY SALONMaithanam · 4.9 ★ · 458 reviews
- Swasti saree draping & mehndi studioPalayam · 4.9 ★ · 394 reviews
- Lush De Beaute VarkalaVarkala · 4.9 ★ · 384 reviews
- RICHU MAKEOVER STUDIOJunction · 5.0 ★ · 60 reviews
- Revathy beauty parlour and boutiqueAnad Nedumangad Rd · 5.0 ★ · 60 reviews
- Lakme AcademyThampanoor · 4.9 ★ · 337 reviews
- Serene beaute bridal makeover studio5.0 ★ · 58 reviews
- Meera's Makeover Ladies Beauty CareUdiyankulangara · 4.9 ★ · 313 reviews
- MG Makeover StudioPazhavadi · 5.0 ★ · 57 reviews
- STYLORIA BEAUTY WORLDKizhakkupuram · 4.9 ★ · 276 reviews
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How do makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram compare?
| Makeup artists with a Google rating | 171 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.74 (median 4.8) |
| Rated 4.5 or higher | 87% |
| Rated below 4.0 | 4% |
| Median number of reviews | 73 |
| With 100 or more reviews | 42% |
| Reviews needed for the top 10% | 499 |
| Areas with the most makeup artists | Pazhavadi (11), Alummoodu (10), Pettah (4), Vazhuthacaud (4), Ulloor (4), Palace Rd (4) |
| Highest-rated area | Alummoodu, 4.77 on average across 9 makeup artists |
What does it take to be a top makeup artist in Thiruvananthapuram?
Reviews set you apart more than stars
87% of makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram 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 171, against 73 for a typical makeup artist. Get your free Google review link and QR code.
The review milestones
100 reviews puts you ahead of 58% of makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram. 499 puts you in the top 10%.
Below 4.0 stands out
Only 4% of makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram sit below 4.0, so a low rating is noticed by anyone comparing on Google.
Where competition is thickest
Pazhavadi and Alummoodu have the most makeup artists in our data, 11 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram, 140 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 Thiruvananthapuram (2026): the top 25, and what it takes to get there”, City Reports, October 2026, https://gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/thiruvananthapuram/
More questions
What are the best makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram?
According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram are Chroma Makeover Studio in Ulloor (5.0 from 326 reviews), Cute Plus Beauty Solutions in Manacaud (5.0 from 175 reviews) and Sinilal Makeover Expert in Moonnamoodu (5.0 from 171 reviews). The full top 25 is at gokalki.com/for/makeup-artists/thiruvananthapuram/.
Which are the best makeup artists in Trivandrum?
Trivandrum is Thiruvananthapuram. According to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps, the best-rated makeup artists there are Chroma Makeover Studio in Ulloor, Cute Plus Beauty Solutions in Manacaud and Sinilal Makeover Expert in Moonnamoodu, out of 171 with a Google rating.
What is a good Google rating for a makeup artist in Thiruvananthapuram?
The average makeup artist in Thiruvananthapuram is rated 4.74 and the median 4.8, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps. 87% are rated 4.5 or higher, and 4% are below 4.0.
How many Google reviews does a makeup artist in Thiruvananthapuram usually have?
The median makeup artist in Thiruvananthapuram has 73 reviews. 42% have 100 or more, and the top 10% have at least 499, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
Which areas of Thiruvananthapuram have the most makeup artists?
Pazhavadi, Alummoodu and Pettah have the most makeup artists listed on Google Maps in Thiruvananthapuram, according to goKalki’s October 2026 analysis of Google Maps.
How is this ranking of makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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. 140 makeup artists in Thiruvananthapuram qualified. Nobody can pay to be listed.
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