They do house calls

Add comment November 19th, 2007

House calls for bridal parties, eyelash perming and MP3 music for pedicure clients — all are services offered by new beauty salon Artatrish at 7088 Walton St., Rockford.  Co-owners and sisters Julie and Trisha Tran opened the salon in late October; a grand opening is planned for after the holiday season. The salon offers nails, skin care, and hair care including hair extensions and permanent straightening. Walk-ins and appointments both are welcome.

Why house calls for bridal parties (which incidentally include nails as well as hair)?  Observed Julie Tran: “A bride has a lot to worry about; she doesn’t need to run around like a madwoman.”

The Tran family originally is from Vietnam; Julie’s and Trisha’s parents emigrated to Janesville in the late 1970s.  Julie was born in Janesville; Trisha came to the U.S. in 1991.