i normally just walk away and not write reviews if the problem is minimal but i have to write a review and this is my first review. My hair colorist from another place left, so I had no choice but look for another salon. i tried Altratrish because they were cheap in price and thought i could save. i was so wrong. my colorist was Angie and I so agree with Barb the reviewer here that I do not get why people give this woman positive reviews. when she was dying my hair, she was tugging and pulling my hair so bad that it was hurting me. I told her not to tug but she was pulling and pulling. when she put the cap on my head, she walked away and talked to someone without even excusing herself, she returned and damped a towel on my head without any explanation and walked away again. She then later on came and explained that the towel was to add more heat to my head. Why not tell me then than later. She had poor bed side manners. She kept on talking so loud with her other coworkers and not even acknowledging my presence. She barely talk to me. This is not the really bad part. when she was washing me, putting toner, shampooing, conditioning, she was again pulling my hair. I even asked her not to pull too hard. I also asked do i have so much hair fall in the sink, she said she won't know that but if I am worried I can ask my doctor. what a fuckin bitch! not only that when water was all over my face when she was shampooing me. She did not dare even dry my face. I was looking at the client next to me and the girl that shampooed her and that girl was more gentle then Angie. When she was about to blow dry my hair. She was combing my hair wet with a tight comb. I told her I read that combing your hair wet is not good for the hair specially when it just got dyed. She should comb my hair when it was dry. She said ok but looked like she was unhappy that I told her what to do. when I returned home, i had mild headaches i think because of the pulling and tugging. As for color, it was bad SEE PROFILE PIC PLS. I offered Angie my own toner which was a Wella white lady toner which she refused since she was not familiar which I respected. She toned my hair with their toner. i felt like she was rushing toning. I still had orange tones in my hair. She told me that is all she can do to my hair which was bull because from the other salon i never had orange tones with my hair. Now I have to go to another salon just to fix this since i don't trust Artratrish anymore even for free. Never ever again i am going back to Altratrish, not even for free. It is not worth me getting bald. It shows to tell sometimes u get what u pay for. I only paid 60 dollars there. My old salon that i went before my colorist left I paid 150 dollars. I never had a problem from my colorist pulling too hard from the previous salon that I frequented too bad my colorist was no longer there. This was also my fault for being cheap. Sometimes being cheap does not mean that u get quality care. read more

Let. Me. Tell. You. If you are a woman/man with "hair trust" issues, you have got to see Angie at Artatrish.... No joke. I moved to this area a few years back and the most I trust I could muster was for a trim at the local Cost Cutter. No offense to Cost Cutters, they did a great trim. But when I was ready for a precision cut, I had NO Where to turn. So, naturally, I googled "best hair salon's in Rockford, Il." Lo and Behold, there it was...Artatrish with rave reviews about one rockin' stylist... Angie. The way people talked about her you'd think she walked on water. I thought, shoot, I could go to a Paul Mitchell Salon or Aveda Salon and I'm guaranteed to get a good cut but this girl, Angie seems like my kind of girl. The reviews said she takes her time, discusses the whole ordeal with you and delivers. So, after being tired and sick and sick and tired of my boring hair, I finally called her up. First of all, this salon is literally at the heart of where I, a busy mom and wife, do all of my shopping and errands, so, convenient? CHECK! Second of all, I arrive and it's just hopping. 3 Lady Stylist and one Gentleman, obviously something for everyone. THEN, Angie walks in, such a cool chick. Super fun, super nice, and are you kidding me right now? She even makes up her own words and reads minds. I"m not kidding. Laugh if you must. But I'm not joking. It's like she's superhuman. Ok, maybe I'm getting a little carried away. But only because, to me, the whole experience was like the clouds parted and baby Jesus descended from heaven to say, "here you go. You can trust her. Let her jhush you up and feel good.' No, I'm not a heathen. Yes, that analogy seems extreme. Yes, jhush is an Angie word. And Yes, I'm super sold. I'm so happy that I found Artatrish and Angie. Why? because FINALLY I have someone who gets my thick hair and doesn't mind taking the time to make it "Victoria Secretish." So, if you are stylist shy, you can rest assured that your in safe hands with Angie. And you're in for a good time. She's masterful with those shears and super fun to talk to. Look no further, the sky's have just parted for you too! Now go! read more

I was new to Rockford and looking for a place to get a good haircut. I found out one of my Facebook friends lives here and asked her for a recommendation. She said Artatrish is the only place she goes. I decided to give it a try and am very happy I did. The salon itself is small and unassuming, but the treatment I got was above par - from the wonderful scalp massage with my shampoo, to the way the towel was wrapped around my head. I went in for a cut and color and, I gotta tell ya, it was perfect. The best I've had in probably 20 years. No exaggeration. I was that pleased. I was with Laura (Laurie?), and don't know about the other girls there, but she said she learned a lot of what she did from the owner, so I think they'd all be good. Give them a try. I think you'll like them! read more

Let me first say I have VERY long hair and I have a hard time trusting people with My hair. My hairdresser that I have been going to for years has been very busy and has not had time for me so I decided it was time to venture out and find a new spot. AND then I found Trish!!! I am so happy that I decided to go to Artatrish!! I Love my hair!! Trish is so awesome I went in on Tuesday to see if I could get an appointment she took the time to look at pictures of what I wanted, she took pictures of my hair to contemplate what she was working with. I am so happy I just want to shout from the rooftops!! The best experience I have had in a VERY VERY LONG TIME!!! If there were more stars Trish and Artatrish would have the vote!!! THANK YOU Trish!!! read more

I heard about Artatrish being one of the top salons in Rockford when I was listening to the radio the other day. I drive by it when I go to Sam's club, so I decided to check out out. I recieved a pedicure from Amy. The massage chairs there are AMAZING! everything in the salon was very clean and tidy. I anticipated a pedicure just like others I had recieved from other "stand alone" nail salons- boy, was I pleasantly surprised! The massage Amy gave me was out of this world! It wasn't rushed, and I could talk she had a definite technique and rhythm. I left the salon feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Thank you Amy and Artatrish Salon! I will definitely be back! read more

I decided to make an appointment at Artatrish after reading all of the other positive reviews. I am pleased to say that it lived up to my expectations. I was able to get in quickly on a Saturday for a haircut and color retouch. Trisha, my stylist, matched my hair color perfectly even though my previous color had been done at another salon. She listened to poor explanation of how I wanted my hair cut and was able to ask enough questions to get to what I really wanted. She was happy to accommodate my last minute requests to get an eyebrow wax done and my eyebrows turned out perfectly. I will definitely be a return customer thanks to Trisha! read more

I did not post this right after I had my hair colored and highlighted, but thought it would be the right thing to do after getting so many compliments on my new color. I've never had tried color, and was very nervous going in after my experince going some place else. Anna did a great job in giving me what I wanted after looking at a couple of pictures. My hair appointment was originally just for a cut, but she managed to arrange her schedule so that it coulf all be done on the same day, I appreciate that. I'll continue going to Artatrish to Anna, as I was very haopy with the outcome! Thank you read more

My sister, my mom, and I have been going to the owner of Artatrish for about 6 years and she always has the best ideas for someone who isn't quite sure what they want, and it looks good everytime. We are always confident about going to Artatrish because we know the workers there would take the time to make sure you want your hair just the way you like it. From the coloring, to the cuts, to our eyebrows being waxed, everything is 100%. It's a fun, spunky enviornment and everyone is friendly. I suggest that more people go to Artatrish! :) read more

I joined Yelp specifically to leave a review for this salon. I went here based on the other reviews and have never been more pleased! Trish gave me EXACTLY what I asked for and wanted. I had black hair and wanted all-over highlights to lighten and soften my look. Not only did it turn out GORGEOUS, it also feels better than it used to! I forgot the name of the product, but she used a conditioning agent because lightening hair as fine as mine is risky business! I cannot say enough good things about this salon or Trish! read more

Let me start off by saying I don't trust people with my hair but I decided to go on a limb and try artatrish I heard great things about them .. so I know my hair needed a lot of work... I walked and and Annie got me right in I told her what I wanted (highlights and all over color) (more work then what it sounds ) she came back with an idea to help my hair from breaking ..and bam! I got exactly what I wanted and my hair is healthy and smooth !.. she was awesome .. I found my new hair place!! read more

Just got my hair cut and colored by Julie. I went from a longer hair to a bob. I originally just came in for a cut, but after looking at the pictures I brought in Julie suggested that I darken the color. Julie made sure to explain what she was doing. Also, while my color was processing Julie made sure I was comfortable and offered to get me a drink and magazines. My hair turned out even better than I thought it would. Thank you Julie! read more

I have been going to Trish @ ARTATRISH for nearly 5 years. I learned about Trish after complementing a friend on her hair cut/style. I get regular haircuts and occasional highlights and haircolor. I have never been dissapointed-even allowing Trish to be creative and help me with 'new' styles over the years. The shampoo and head massages are wonderful. I have recommended Trish to others-usually after being complemented on my hair. :) read more

I went to Aratrish based on others' reviews. Anna was awesome! I have never has my hair styled in an updo before. I expected it to be a long and tedious process. It wasn't. Anna looked at the pictures and worked her magic. It came out better than I had hoped. Better than the pictures I even had time for a manicure. Everyone there was nice and the price was reasonable. If I lived in the area, this would totally be my new salon. read more

I have been going to Trish since February 2015. This is one stylist that I can sit down and trust that I will walk out loving my hair. I have referred my mom who is also now coming here. The haircut she gave my mom was the best cut I have ever seen on her. Trish is quick and has a wonderful personality. My 6 year old daughter can't wait to come to see Trish. If you want a trendy becoming cut definitely come to see Trish! read more

This a a great salon, by far the best in Rockford I moved out here and been to a lot of salons That I was not happy with! Then I found artatrish And Trish did my hair. Super fantastic,she does the Best cuts and color .. She's up to date on all styles I recommend making an appt with Trish You will not be disappointed..... Thanks again Trish for an AMAZING job!!! I have received so many compliments On my hair!!! read more

Kayla is just a wonderful person, she gave me the best manicure i have ever had. While doing my nails she kept great conversation and was very polite. My nails turned out to be beautiful it was more than i could ever ask for. Also she gave me some amazing advice about my cuticles, and how to keep them clean and in shape. Overall i loved my experience at Aratrish i say it is the best place to get your nails done! read more

I called around to see if anyone would put in my already bought extensions (tape in) and this was the only place willing to as well as cut them! The customer service is good as well I would definitely recommend this salon to a friend! Anna was my stylist and was really nice and talkative as well as did a really good job on my color, cut, and extensions! Make sure to request her for the best possible experience! read more

I went to Artatrish salon to get my hair done on Saturday. Trisha is an amazing stylist with artistic ability and talent. It's as though she waves a magic wand! As usual, I have a lot of compliments today at work! She is the best stylist I've ever had and I recommend her salon to everyone! - Cyndi P. read more

Great place, nice staff, excellent experience! Expert and professional services. I have had my hair colored, cut and permed by Trisha. Now that I have found this salon, I will not go anywhere else! Prices are competitive if not less than anywhere in the area. Would highly recommend Artatrish to everyone. read more