Spark History

Our Founders: Anthony & Susa Wynne-Hoelscher.

The Academy's founders, Anthony and Susa Wynne-Hoelscher are well known for their unflinching commitment to the advancement of the Australian hairdressing industry.

They head up an impressive group of companies encompassing all facets of the hair and fashion industry in Australia.  These include Hair Expo Australia, and Hair Culture Magazine

Anthony and Susa are the producers of Australia’s only national and the largest hairdressing event in the Southern Hemisphere, HAIR EXPO AUSTRALIA. This annual 3 day spectacular in Sydney showcases the very best in Australian and International hair fashion, new products and services. lt attracts more than 20,000 hairdressers from Australia and the world!

Anthony and Susa have had work published internationally and have personally conducted seminars, shows and presentations to tens of thousands of hairdressers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Susa is a former Fashion Director and Chairman for Intercoiffure, Anthony, a founding Member of the National Hairdressing Industry Trust (NHIT). Anthony and Susa reflect the high standards they have set.

Both Anthony and Susa ceased being directors in December 2005. Whilst they are no longer directly or indirectly involved in with the SPARK Hairdressing Academy, their legacy of hairdressing excellence remains.