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The 10 Best Makeup Artists in Raleigh (2026)
This list ranks Raleigh’s top makeup artists and permanent makeup clinics based on Google review data, updated for 2026. We use a Bayesian-style score that blends average rating with review count so businesses with lots of feedback aren’t overlooked. Raleigh’s beauty scene includes bridal stylists, freelance artists, and cosmetic tattoo clinics serving weddings, events, and routine beauty needs across the city. The selections below reflect consistently high ratings and meaningful review volume; they’re intended to help you narrow choices and find providers with established local reputations.
This ranking is computed from Google reviews (our method). Listings marked Partner are paid advertising spots: they sit alongside the ranking without changing its order.
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Ivey Artistry Studios
Ivey Artistry Studios earns the top spot thanks to a perfect 5.0 Google rating combined with an unusually large review count (233), which gives it strong weight in our rating method. Listed as a permanent make-up clinic and located in the 27615 area, its mix of flawless average score and high review volume pushes it ahead in a Bayesian-style ranking. For Raleigh shoppers looking for widely reviewed providers, that combination is the chief factor behind this pick.
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Wedded Kiss
This makeup artist scores a 5.0 on Google across 98 reviews and is located at 851 Washington St, near downtown Raleigh in the 27605 area.
98 reviews
Woke Up Like This, cosmetic tattooing
Classified as a permanent make-up clinic, it holds a 5.0 rating with 81 reviews and operates from 307.5 W Martin St in downtown Raleigh (27601).
81 reviews
Goddess Beats & Beauty, LLC
A makeup artist listed with a perfect 5.0 and 76 reviews; the business is at 106 Wind Chime Ct Ste 2B in the 27615 area.
76 reviews
Makeup and More by Deidre
Presented as a makeup artist with a 5.0 average based on 58 Google reviews; no street address is provided in the listing.
58 reviews
Fenn Makeup and Spa by Amani
This makeup artist has a 5.0 rating from 47 reviews and is listed at 930 Vintage Jones Wy in the 27606 area.
47 reviews
Edwina Wallace Makeup Artistry
Logged as a makeup artist with a 5.0 score across 39 reviews and an address at 916-107 Rock Quarry Rd in the 27610 area.
39 reviews
True Beauty & Bridal
A makeup artist showing a 5.0 average from 39 Google reviews, though the listing does not include a street address.
39 reviews
Permanent makeup by Shasha
A permanent make-up clinic rated 5.0 with 38 reviews, located at 5116 Bur Oak Cir #202 in the 27612 area.
38 reviews
Makeup by Bria
This makeup artist holds a 5.0 rating based on 37 reviews and is listed at 5540 Centerview Dr Ste 200 in the 27606 area.
37 reviews
Frequently asked questions
How should I choose a makeup artist in Raleigh?
Start by checking portfolios and recent client photos to see the artist’s style and skill. Look at Google reviews for consistency, ask about experience with your event type, and confirm availability and any trial options before booking.
What should I check before hiring someone for permanent makeup or cosmetic tattooing?
Verify the practitioner’s licensing, training, and sanitation practices, and ask to see healed results in addition to fresh work. You should also discuss pigment types, aftercare, and whether a patch test is recommended for allergies.
How much does a typical makeup service cost in Raleigh?
Prices vary widely depending on service type, artist experience, and event complexity; bridal and permanent services generally cost more than a standard makeup application. Request a written quote that outlines what’s included—travel, trials, touch-ups, and cancellation policies—so you can compare offers accurately.
How was this ranking of Raleigh makeup artists built?
We ranked businesses using Google review data and a Bayesian-style approach that weights average rating by review volume so highly reviewed businesses rise above one-off perfect scores. The list was updated in 2026 to reflect current ratings and review counts.