Artika
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Step into an environment that blends beauty and a sense of well-being. Based on the belief that everything that touches us affects us in larger ways, we combine Aveda pure plant products, sensory experiences and personalized treatments with professional and inspired service to create a memorable experience at every visit. Our stylists will pamper you with relaxing scalp treatments, hand massages, facials and more as you get your hair cut and styled. You will leave satisfied and renewed.
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Customer Reviews (102 reviews)
Wubbles
on Yahoo Nov 12, 2009I LOVE THIS SALON! Jesse and his wife are great. I always get my hair done by Jesse and even though I have moved to the Pasadena area I always return to Whittier. The staff and ambiance are great and I just love the... (more)
CHurt
on Yahoo Sep 29, 2009Great salon! Everyone is friendly and professional. My stylist, Araceli, is the best ever !!! I have thinning, baby fine hair and Araceli leaves my hair looking full and healthy. Before I started going there, people... (more)
CSMobileUser
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2009Earlier this year I cut my hair to donate it in support of my aunt who is fighting breast cancer (and winning!) Id been growing out my hair since I was 18 (24 now) so it was a BIG deal! From when I first made my appointment I... (more)
CSMobileUser2
on Citysearch May 17, 2009I have moved and had trouble finding a Salon that would give me everything...great service, great stylist and fab price. By recomendation I ended up in Artika, and my God was my friend right! After being a brunette for... (more)
Jhh
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2009Omg thats soo cute! She has a defence attorney on this site! When you go to a salon you want to get your hair done but make friends with your stylist right?? You want to sit and have fun and talk about what you have planned... (more)
ropardi
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2009My wife referred me to Cesar, he did a great job I have to say I will always want a mini facial now with my service. You guys really took care of me. Keep it up and I'll be coming to uptown from now on.... (more)
viklo
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2009I was treated great from phone call to check out. I almost didn't think I could find a salon like ARTIKA. I was referred by a friend and called first to get a feel of the place. Check it out!... (more)
cor5
on Citysearch Feb 16, 2009My sister purchased a giftcard for me, it was for the makeover service. I can say I really enjoyed this treatment. It included their professional conditiong treatment + a 10 minute scalp massage, which I didn't know... (more)
zannifer
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008So this was my first time going to a real salon to have my hair done - usually I just have it trimmed by my mother's friend. I searched the best salons near where I work, and Artika came up. When I read the reviews, I simply... (more)
Local Yahoo user
on Yahoo May 29, 2008This was my first visit and I had my hair cut by Lauren. She is just amazing. I totally loved my hair. I totally recommend her. She gave me advise on what would work for my curly hair and I absolutely loved it. I can't wait... (more)
gvr75
on Citysearch May 28, 2008I had been searching for a salon like you would not believe it. I read all the reviews on Artika and I just had to try it out. I had my hair cut with Lauren. She is just a friendly and sweet person. I absolutely loved my hair... (more)
erikaaublee
on Citysearch May 21, 2008Great front reception, I was given alot of help and they were nice about it. I just walked in to meet one of the stylists that my friend had recommended, the stylist was working on another person but the person(s) in... (more)
MsLang
on Citysearch Apr 11, 2008Hi everyone, Let tell you my amazing experience, I had an appointment on 3/28 and met one of their creative stylist, Lauren. She was simply adorable and displayed brilliance, flair, and mastery skills. I walked out... (more)
reesesoto
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2008very complete visit. I have curly hair and love precise cuts. Evelyn started my cut by blowdrying my hair straight and then doing a complete flat iron then following with my cut. I have to say I know this my not be the... (more)
blondesome
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2007After visiting this salon I can definately say I have no complaints. They made me to feel very special. I had noticed this place at a wednesday night farmers market, and had thought of trying it for awhile. I am glad I... (more)
angerona
on Citysearch May 29, 2007My hairs been around, literaly to alot of people. I've done professional hair modeling and etc. so I have had the great privilege of my hair being cut by some really great people and one really bad experince. I've used... (more)
templedoo
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2007Thank you to this place, when I couldn't get in...the person on the phone offered a waiting list and to make a long story short they called me when someone cancelled and I was very happy because I always wait for the last... (more)
pixiedust25
on Citysearch Apr 04, 2007After reading the many positive reviews, I decided to try Artika HairSpa and chose Cesar as he was highly recommended as well. From the moment I walked in, the feeling was relaxed and very friendly. No snobby attitude... (more)
marihooty
on Citysearch Feb 27, 2007i went in to Artika today for the first time and had scheduled an appointment with Cesar. When i came in i was greated by a very friendly receptionist and my stylist was ready for me. he really worked with my ideas and came... (more)
ar73
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2007I have been looking for a salon for quite some time and I finally ended up at Artika. The staff is curteous and caring. I feel like home everytime I get there. My hair stylist is great and I am very happy with the color he did... (more)
mssilhoutte
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2006I went there for the first time after discovering it on citysearch. I was estatic that it wasn't a stuck up salon in Los Angeles or Santa Monica. It was a great experience. I went in a bit nervous because it had such great... (more)
reddcrowe
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2006i guess the customer is "set-up" with NEW TALENT on his/her's first appoinment,which i had no idea that ,that is how this Salon system works. i mean i looked thu the web site,saw the stylists,coachs the owner,and the... (more)
thank_science
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2006I recently received a bad haircut from a salon in the area and I left that salon with wet hair and ran into Artika. My friend recommended this place to me before, but I was concerned with the prices so I went into a... (more)
mexgirl75
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006I moved to Whittier a few months ago and have since been searching for a place to get my hair done. I happened upon ARTIKA and made an appointment to get my hair cut. It was great, the people there were so friendly and my... (more)
enunez
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2006From the moment I walked in, to the moment I walked out I had the most amazing experience! I was greeted by the front desk who was friendly and welcoming. The assistant hung up my coat and offered me some comforting tea.... (more)
xocy
on Citysearch Nov 03, 2006i went to get my hair done a month or two ago and i was really disappointed with the end result. i went in expecting a lot, maybe too much. i felt that it was basically the same as it was, and even now, i can't even tell it's... (more)
dvsone
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2006I recently walked into Artika Hair Salon just on a whim. I work near the area and was trying every place imaginable. I was never quite happy with what I had been receiving. Instantly walking in the lady at the desk was... (more)
guzyriri
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2006I've got the gossip, I've received so many compliments on my hair since my visit at this salon. They should have a spotlight on them or something for their attentiveness. I was suprised when I went on to review my visit... (more)
appl
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2006I am a fan of this place, I actually enjoy getting my do done. Love the fresh floral and the way the staff works together. (more)
princess_90210
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2006Staff is extremely rude and unprofessional !! They will screw your hair and rip you off your bucks. This place pretends to be a high-end salon but once you get there and try their service you'll realise what you got... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo Oct 15, 2006unique: Enjoyable visit, I am looking forward to my next visit at the (HairSpa) (more)
elsa v.
on Judys Book Oct 13, 2006I saw them featured in Elle magazine, I love trying someting new, I was allitle unsure about a salon in whittier. This place is fantastic. The stylists were up to date and my service was on. As far as pricing from the... (more)
playisumusik
on Citysearch Aug 17, 2006i'm so happy that i finally found the best salon ever! Patricia (the front desk) is just so sweet and accomodating. She called at 10:15am to switched my 10am appt. to 12pm (i thought it was at 12, oops!). She even gave me a... (more)
miss_tom
on Citysearch Jul 02, 2006Visited for the first time this weekend, and absolutely loved it. I felt immediately like the stylist understood exactly what I was talking about, and she really "got" it. The service was excellent, and everybody... (more)
absolutelytwin
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2006My visit was very disappointing. I brought in a picture of how I wanted my hair to be cut and it ended up looking nothing like the picture. My family cringed when they saw my haircut. I would not recommend this salon.... (more)
janroll
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2006All I can do is put an exclamation mark at the end of loved it........so glad I did it thank you Artika. The person who reviewed it recently with a negative, really should retry. (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 18, 2006Outstanding!!!!: The ambiance and the staff were outstanding!! I picked Artika, based on the reviews I read from customers. It was all that everyone stated it would be. I was having a "bad hair day" and needed a hair... (more)
balgus
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2006I've been going to Artika for a couple of years now and the experience is always superb. The staff is incredibly nice and courteous. They offer tea and coffee for your comfort as well as a complementary sensory... (more)
vikatory
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2006This is the best salon I've been so far! I've tried so many of them and I couldn't find a single one to fit my needs. If the atmosphere was nice, the haircut was terrible, if the haircut was good, the staff was rude and so on.... (more)
preppychick04
on Citysearch Feb 12, 2006When I got out of the salon, I loved the way that my hair bounced... But, the staff did not notify me about the preferred progam- which would've been great. Seeing as how I DID buy some of the Aveda products. Anyway, when I... (more)