A salon, tended like a garden.
McFarland's exclusive Aveda + Kevin Murphy hair salon and spa, by hands that have cared for this community for three generations. Cuts, color, manicures, pedicures, waxing — and a quiet hour for yourself.
30+ reviews
First time?
A complimentary scalp consult with every new color appointment.
What we offer
Quiet craft.
Decades of practice.
Each appointment begins with a pause and a real conversation. From there: cut, color, manicure, pedicure, scalp rituals, waxing, bridal.
Since 1961
A McFarland family business, three generations in.
Artistic has been the place McFarland gets ready for the big day, the new job, and the Tuesday-just-because. We're proud to be the area's exclusive Aveda and Kevin Murphy salon — and to have been voted Best of McFarland Stylist and Nail Tech every year since 2006.
Aveda mission, locally lived.
Plant-derived formulas, sustainable practices, sourced thoughtfully — and now in every chair we own.
Kevin Murphy, McFarland-only.
We're the area's exclusive Kevin Murphy retailer. The product you can only get from a stylist who knows your hair.
Booking that respects your time.
Realistic durations, transparent pricing, easy reschedule. No upsells.
Around the corner.
5920 Exchange St, McFarland. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible.
The hands behind your visit
Stylists who’ve cared for McFarland for years.
From our chair
What guests say.
I've been going for years. They listen, they remember what I like, and the result is always exactly what I asked for — only nicer.
— Margaret K. · Color · McFarland
Best balayage I've had in Madison. The atmosphere is calm without being precious, and the staff genuinely care.
— Sarah W. · Balayage · Monona
Lina did a beautiful gel manicure. They use Aveda products and you can tell — your hands feel cared for, not just polished.
— Emma D. · Manicure · Stoughton