Owner, Patricia Hurst, has trained in England at the London Studios for hair and make-up as well as with Vidal Sassoon in California, and continually updates her technique through various Aveda classes and seminars in New York and Minneapolis. Pat has been in the hair styling business for over twenty-five years, and has had her own salon since 1986. Environmental issues are at the forefront of Pat’s own life and nothing goes to waste at Sparx.

She is passionately devoted to her business, and the manner in which it enables her to be more involved in animal rights and rescue efforts. Pat’s canine “daughter,” Savanna, is our hostess as well as baby sitter and helps provide a warm and loving atmosphere.

A Sparx experience revitalizes the senses and awakens the mind. Come in and taste our fresh Aveda comforting tea, while listening to soothing music. Our pure plant aromas will relax your body while enjoying our wide selection of services.

"Aveda Concept Salons provide innovative services and offer extraordinary products created from organically grown plants and renewable resources-with out animal testing. Our aim is to improve quality of life with humane business, social and ecological practices that foster a healthier lifestyle and environment."

The Aveda Corporation on concept salons

At the front desk is Dot, Pat's mom, who says, "It is exciting to work with our young and creative staff, and our clients are the nicest in the world. I think Pat's enthusiasm inspires us all." Dot is our book, theater, and restaurant critic, who will gladly discuss anything she reads in the New York Times.

Dot, affectionately known as the “Queen Mum”, is the Salon Coordinator and she and her long time friend Jo are in charge of making appointments and welcoming our guests to our “all that glitters jewelry department”.

Sparx Salon welcomes back Trisha, Aveda-trained hairstylist and makeup artist extraordinaire. Trisha trained at The Complexion School of Makeup In Toronto, The Makeup School in New York City, and has worked extensively with numerous fashion models and photographers. She still takes classes at The Aveda Institute in NYC, keeping her on the cutting edge of new ideas.

Shruti is our always-cheerful shampooist.

Athena, our Greek goddess, is off to her third year at Syracuse University. She will return for the holidays and bring her artistic ability and fashion sense back to Sparx next summer.

Our staff makes a point of attending advanced Aveda seminars, as well as jewelry and accessories shows at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

Our boutique is filled with all sorts of items from all over the world: scarves and hats, skirts and tops and the perfect hair ornament or jewelry to compliment your new hairstyle or makeup and make every day a special occasion!