Jill Hamilton and Sarah Farnsworth
Good friends Sarah Farnsworth and Jill Hamilton have lived in Jacksonville for many years and are well-known faces around town. The two have now partnered and have opened the Lock House Hair Salon at 130 S. 3rd Street. The salon occupies the historic 1902 James Elliot House, located just across the street from South Stage Cellars tasting room. After renovating the interior, and painting and sprucing-up the exterior, the salon opened for business on November 15.
Sarah, 34, and Jill, 35 met in 1998 while working at the Bella Union. Although they enjoyed working there until this year, both had also dreamed of going to cosmetology school. Working for themselves was in the back of their mind but neither had seriously considered opening their own salon until recently. Jill told the Review, “We talked about cosmetology for many years but timing
was never right. We both have kids and really busy family lives. But last year, we made the leap and went to school. We’ve been ecstatic ever since and are so pleased with the response from all of our friends in the community. The outpouring of support is so typical for Jacksonville and we are so grateful to live and work here.”
Jill is married to well-known Windermere Real Estate agent Christian Hamilton. The couple has four kids, ages 6-19. Sarah has a 10 year-old son and her partner is well-known Valley View Winery winemaker John Guerrero.
For an appointment, call the Lock House Hair Salon at 541-778-1834.