About Us
“I travel from Waverly to go to Artistic Touch. The staff provides a warm and welcoming environment, and they make you feel like family. The atmosphere is very professional, and I would recommend it to all my family and friends.”
– Carol Heriford
The Artistic Touch Commitment
Artistic Touch defines its success by earning the loyalty and trust of our customers. This is achieved through our creativity, talent, teamwork, passion and commitment to learning and using the latest techniques, knowledge and products available. As a premier Salon and Spa in the Peoria area, our dedication to providing outstanding and ethical customer service for clients and a positive work environment for our staff allows us to create the meaningful, long-term relationships necessary for lasting friendships and continued growth.
A Note from Britnie …
Artistic Touch Salon and Day Spa has been a lifelong dream, developed through extensive training and dedicated relationships that I have been fortunate to have throughout my life. Our skilled team of cosmetologists, massage therapists, and estheticians, play a vital role in our continued success and future growth. They embody the passion and dedication for creativity and continuous education that our company was founded upon, ensuring an experience of luxury for every client every time. However, none of this would be possible without the amazing clients who have helped us grow … all of you are near to our hearts and we appreciate each of you for providing us with the opportunity to pamper you with our beauty and spa services. Thank you for your continued loyalty and endless support!
 
 
The Beauty Within
Artistic Touch was founded in 2006 by Todd and Britnie Dugger. Britnie is a licensed cosmetologist and massage therapist with an extensive background of training and work experience. Before opening her own salon and spa, Britnie worked for a global salon corporation (1996-2006) as a stylist, manager, and regional artistic director.
 
A strong advocate for continuous education, Britnie has attended numerous classes, seminars, workshops and tradeshows across the country. Some of her training includes:
2001 – Wella and Sebastian in Los Angeles, CA (hands on with Artistic team)
2001 – Matrix in Orlando, FL (hands on with Gina Kuan)
2002 – Paul Mitchell in Los Angeles, CA (hands on with Robert Cromens)
2002 – Vidal Sasson in Los Angeles, CA (advanced hair cutting course)
2003 – CHI and Mizani in Minneapolis, MN (Relaxer and CHI transformation)
2003 – Matrix in Arizona (Color with Regis Team)
2004 – Paul Mitchell in Joliet, IL (Hands on with Robert Cromens)
2006 – American Crew in Chicago, IL (Men’s cutting class)
2006 – Completion of Massage Training
2006 – Wella Color Training, Los Angeles, CA
2007- Paul Mitchell Signature Gathering in Las Vegas, NV
2007 – Wella Colors of the World Training, Rockford, IL
2007 –Wella Color Training/Technical Specialist Training, Los Angeles, CA
2008 – Brocato Hair Cutting in Springfield, IL
During her career, Britnie has been awarded the following honors: numerous Customer Service Awards, Director’s Awards (twice), and the President’s Award (3 times) from a global salon corporation.
Staff
Britnie Dugger
Owner, Manager, Massage Therapist, Cosmetologist
Lorena Flores
Cosmetologist
Joan Blair
Massage Therapist, Reflexologist, Reiki II
Tierney Cheney
Cosmetologist
Ashley DePasse
Cosmetologist
Ashley Osborne
Cosmetologist
Caitlin Pullins
Esthetician, Wax Specialist, Make-up Artist
Brittany Thomas
Cosmetologist
Barbara Williams
Cosmetologist