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Our Staff
Mark Sr.
Mark started Madison Avenue Salon in June 1980 in Madison. July 2012, he opened a second location Madison Avenue East in Old Saybrook. Mark was a National Educator with IT&LY Hairfashion NA for many years, so his color knowledge is still up to the minute with close to the color co. Madison Avenue is a family fun business with Mark Jr and Michele, his children, activitily managing both salons. For over 40 years, Madison Avenue Salons has brought the family atmosphere and service to all their guests. Constantly continuing to educate and advance their staff.
Mark Jr.
The Owners and Staff here at Madison Avenue Salons hope that this message finds you well. We would like to thank you first and foremost for your love, prayers, and support. Those 3 elements are what has kept this family strong through this very turbulent and heartbreaking time in our lives. We would also like to thank you for standing with us while we do our very best to accommodate for changes in our daily schedules. It is of the utmost importance to us that we continue to serve our family and friends as we have done since our Salon opened its doors 44 years ago. As our Salon welcomes third generation stylist and family member Mikayla Brotz. Preparations to transition ownership to Mark Jr. & Michele were being made. Although our hearts are heavy and our thoughts are with Mark Jr. his wife and beautiful girls. Our goal is to seamlessly continue to provide you with the highest level of care. However, losing Mark Jr. will continue to affect each one of us. So please understand that our emotions may get the better of us at unexpected times. Our relationship with you goes beyond Client/Stylist. So please know that seeing you brings us comfort. We look forward to servicing all your hair, skin, and nail needs. This correspondence is sent with love and our deepest gratitude.
Amanda
Amanda has been a hairstylist for 12 years. She graduated high school and went straight to cosmetology school in 2006. After graduating in 2008, she then started working at Madison Avenue as an assistant. Amanda continued to work hard and gather information and techniques from everyone around her, eventually working on the floor as a stylist. She excels in communicating with clients to make them feel as comfortable as possible while also understanding their wants and needs. She has an eye for matching hair color, loves highlighting and creating beautiful balayage, and enjoys working with fashion colors. Amanda enjoys watching videos of new techniques and also has attended many different classes and hair shows continuing her education over the years.
Courtney
Courtney is a certified aesthetician who graduated from North Haven Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School in 2004. She joined the Madison Avenue Salon's team in 2007. Courtney specializes in facials, manicures, pedicures, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, waxing and make up artistry. She prides herself in catering to her clients on making them happy. "I want my clients to look forward to their appointment and see them leave with results that make them look and feel their best selves."
Jessica H
Jessica H at a very early age had the passion to become a hairstylist. Jessica loves making people look and feel their very best. Fulfilling her dream, graduated from Paul Mitchell in 2009. With over 4 years of salon experience, she came to Madison Avenue East in February 2014. In total, Jessica has a little over 11 years of experience in the industry. Jessica excels with communicating with every client with giving them the proper consultation that is needed for performing the clients desired look. Jessica specializes in color and foiling techniques but offers a range of other services such as makeup, updos, keratin treatments, and trendy up to date haircuts that are customized for each clients specific needs. She takes pride in her creativity, drive and regularly attends hair shows and classes to stay up to date and further gain educations in her career.
Michele
Michele Brotz has been a hairstylist at Madison Avenue for 21 years, and is a Co-owner at our Old Saybrook location. Michele specializes in the most advanced color, cutting, highlightening and balayage techniques and has numerous certifications in IT&LY Hairfashion color Techniques and Keratin treatments. Michele also is certified through Deva Curl concepts for those special clients with curly hair. Michele takes great pride in her artistic talents as well as professionalism here at Madison Avenue Salons.
Bridget
Bridget has been a hairstylist for 13 years, during which she has trained with numerous companies and brands in the industry such as Paul Mitchell, Bumble and Bumble, Aveda, Kevin Murphy and IT&LY Hairfashion. With an attentiveness to communication she ensures you will love your hair at the end of your visit. Bridget has been a member of the Madison Avenue team since 2018 and has a strong focus on dimensional color services.
Robyn
With over 30 years in the hair industry and well over half of those being spent at Madison Avenue Salon, Robyn truly has a love for hair. Robyn has been certifed as an IT&LY Hairfashion Educator and has a passion for color and foil highlighting. Being on stage as a platform artist with Mark, owner of Madison Avenue Salon, brought the color expertise to the next level in the area of Madison.
Robyn has also been educated on 5th Avenue in NYC with Redken and also holds certification with Keratin Complex.
Robyn has also been educated on 5th Avenue in NYC with Redken and also holds certification with Keratin Complex.
Olivia
Olivia is our Front Desk Coordinator and has been in the salon business for 10 years.
Nicole
Nicoles love for hair started at a very young age. At 18 years old, she graduated hair school and has been working in salons ever since. Recently moving from New York where she developed her talents further she is excited to be showing her skills with you! She enjoys making her clients feel at home and well cared for. She looks forward to meeting and working with you at her new home at Madison Avenue Salon!
Shayna
Shayna who graduated from the European Academy of Cosmetology and Hairdressing. She is up to date with trending looks and techniques and has an open eye for clients and their desires. She looks forward to consulting with you and leaving a smile on your face after your visit at Madison Avenue Salon.
Melissa
You might recognize this friendly face! Melissa worked for Madison Avenue years ago and took a break from salon life to raise her children. Please join us in welcoming her back at our Old Saybrook location on Tuesdays and Fridays! She is excited to invite you to experience her talent in color, haircutting, and especially highlight services.
Maddie
Join us in welcoming our new hairstylist, Maddie! As a recent graduate of Norwich Technical High School, she has had a well-rounded introduction to various color and product brands, and enjoys highlighting and foiling techniques. In addition to hairstyling, she will be providing manicure, pedicure, and facial waxing services. Maddie will be working at our Old Saybrook location, where she is looking forward to meeting our clientele and offering a great salon experience.
Danielle G.
Danielle always knew that she wanted to do something with people and for people. She
graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Health Promotion. After
completing her degree, she realized that she wanted to do something that was more client
based and hands on and began working at her first day spa. She fell in love with the skincare
and went to school for esthetics. She graduated from Gal Mar Academy in 2000. Since that
time she has been able to use her background in health promotion with esthetics to give her
clients a unique experience in her facial room. She provides clients with a range of services
from facial waxing to dermaplaning, and customized facials. She has a true love for esthetics
and her clients. When not in her facial room, Danielle loves to be near the beach, cook, and
exercise.
graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Health Promotion. After
completing her degree, she realized that she wanted to do something that was more client
based and hands on and began working at her first day spa. She fell in love with the skincare
and went to school for esthetics. She graduated from Gal Mar Academy in 2000. Since that
time she has been able to use her background in health promotion with esthetics to give her
clients a unique experience in her facial room. She provides clients with a range of services
from facial waxing to dermaplaning, and customized facials. She has a true love for esthetics
and her clients. When not in her facial room, Danielle loves to be near the beach, cook, and
exercise.
Shelly
Shelly is new to our team and is eager to add a fresh start to her career guided by all the talent and knowledge at Madison Avenue Hair Salon.
She has been a hairstylist for 25+ years and has attended numerous classes in hair cutting and coloring techniques.
Through personality and skill, Shelly is able to connect with her clients and understand what will work best for them!!
She has been a hairstylist for 25+ years and has attended numerous classes in hair cutting and coloring techniques.
Through personality and skill, Shelly is able to connect with her clients and understand what will work best for them!!
Sophie
Sophie is a recent graduate from TIGI Academy. She has had a passion for hair from a very young age. She is certified in Masters of Balayage and multiple color lines. Sophie is excited to grow her clientele and make them feel happy with her talents for hair.
Mikayla Brotz
I’m Mikayla, a recent graduate from TIGI Hairdressing Academy. I have been around hairdressing since I was little. I knew from an early age I wanted to follow in my family’s footsteps and join the family business. I am certified in Masters of Balayage and extensions, along with multiple color lines. I prioritize connecting with my clients, while meeting their wants and needs. I am always staying updated on the newest trends and techniques. A fun fact about me, I am also an all star cheerleading coach. I’ve always had a passion for cheerleading since I was younger. I am excited to meet clients and share my passion with them!
Alyssa
Alyssa is a recent graduate of Academy Di Cappelli in Wallingford as a licensed esthetician. She is also a certified makeup artist and nail technician. Alyssa knew at a very young age that she wanted to be in the beauty industry. Alyssa enjoys every aspect of being an esthetician. She can’t wait to build a relationship with her new clients and make them glow and feel good about themselves.
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