Our Story

Sparkle Strands are the passion and creativity of Brianna Torres. Hair Sparkles came into Brianna’s life in 2015 at a house concert in Berkeley, CA where Very Fairy-manda was working her magic. She was mesmerized from the beginning and knew that these little silk sparkles were special. Brianna felt called to learn to sparkle herself and spread the sparkle joy wherever she went. She sparkled from that day forward and finally birthed Sparkle Strands in 2019. Since then, Sparkle Strands has blossomed organically in Central Oregon and now in Eugene thanks to our Sparkle Squad.

We love being able to offer the Central Oregon community a piece of empowerment created with love and intention. With every sparkling experience, Sparkle Strands strives for each client to feel connected to their beauty and goodness. We are beings of light afterall. These sparkles help outwardly express that light—and remind us of our own inner sparkle each time we look in the mirror! It’s pretty hard not to smile.

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Meet the Sparkle Squad

Brianna Torres

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Vancouver, WA

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

The smiles they bring when somebody first looks in the mirror. The connections I've created, both within my community and to myself. They help bridge us with others and remind us of our inner light and beauty.

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

My 3 year old daughter Jaden, laying in a hammock watching the stars, singing around a campfire, deep conversations with my loved ones, snuggles on the couch, building community, traveling to places that expand my mind and deepen my connection to humanity, grooving at live music and wandering through the forest. Oh and hot springs. Love those!

Cyndi Nikelson

Sparkling in Bend and Redmond, OR

Hometown: Ridgefield, WA

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

I love everything about Sparkle Strands - most especially the joy they bring! To see my clients of all ages walk away with a big smile on their face, that is truly fulfilling. These hair diamonds, as I like to say, uplift their spirit. That is pretty powerful.

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

Spending quality time with family and friends, most of all with my sweet and adventurous grandchildren! I enjoy refurbishing old things, creating succulent and cactus gardens and being outdoors in our beautiful Central Oregon playground. Playing for me varies from hiking our numerous trails, camping, working in my garden or paddling on our abundance of lakes and rivers.

Heather Bond

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Blue Springs, MO

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

I love that Sparkling is so different from my regular full time job as a nurse and that it connects me with people in the community that I otherwise may have never met.

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

Well of course all the typical Bend things (preferably taken to the type 2 fun level and followed by a beer); skiing, trail running, mountain and road biking, climbing, and pretty much anything else that is outside and makes me sweat. Other things that bring me joy include; slow quiet mornings, the sounds of nature, Facetiming with my family, organizing/cleaning, solo road trips and listening to stories told by older generations.

Melissa McGuire

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Ontario, OR

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

So many things! Most of all, when a client sees their sparkles shining in the light for the first time - their eyes light up, they sit a little taller and are reminded of their light within. Sparkle Strands also create community, connection and the most grand expression; smiles for miles!

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

Spending time with my children, traveling, creating works of art, gardening, dancing, singing and baking healthy treats.

These all bring me such joy.

Mike Eiszler

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, MI

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

I am lit up by seeing people of all ages finding sparkle strands as a way to express their inner spirit and individuality. I love how sparkling is a great way to meet a lot of genuine, unique humans

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

Beyond sparkling, I enjoy hanging out with my son, Noah. I've been in Bend for 25 years now and I'm all about outdoor pursuits - skiing, hiking, being outside in the sunlight and beneath the night sky. When I'm not busy sparkling, you can find me on the dance floor.

Steph DeRosa

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

Sparkling gives me the opportunity to play with color in a different way than when I paint or design websites. I love being able to help people express their personality and style in a unique way.

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

Travel brings me joy and inspiration. It brings me to the edge of my comfort zone and beacons me to expand my heart and mind. Dancing and laughter are my favorite medicines. I also love paddle boarding, hiking, reading fantasy fiction, and finding new ways to express my creativity ranging from ceramics to metalsmithing.

Mallory Jacks

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Little Rock, AR

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

Sparkling gives me an opportunity to connect with people and spread a little shine in the world. Most of the work I do is behind a computer; Sparkling gives me the opportunity to connect with people in real time and leave them shining a little brighter. I love seeing people shine a little brighter after leaving a sparkle session.

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

When I'm not sparkling, you can find me hula hooping, playing ukulele, creating art or adventuring with my partner Ben and our dog, Hank. I love creating community events and planning adventures for my friends in Bend.

Rose Archer

Sparkling in Bend, OR

Hometown: Maui, Hawaii

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

Helping people feel excited and beautiful! Strangers tell me I’m sparkling and I always take it personal 🥰 I want others to feel more lit up in their lives ❤️

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

I love plants, flowers, gardening. And turning beautiful plants into plates of beautiful food! Nourishing ourselves is a sign of self love. Doing things to make us feel loved like eating gorgeous food or sparkling our hair is a way to show up for ourselves. And this self love radiates out to other areas of our lives. Investing in ourselves is always a winning proposition!

Brittney McCright

Sparkling in Eugene & Springfield, OR

Hometown: Cottage Grove, OR

What lights you up about Sparkle Strands?

Sparkles have allowed me to get creative and add color without the commitment of completely changing my hair, which I love. Learning to spread the magic through sparkles and making connections to others has added to my life in the best of ways.

What lights you up beyond Sparkling?

When not sparkling or adventuring outside with our family, I can be found at a Duck game or jamming to live music. I also love submerging myself in all things birth, postpartum and homeopathy related. My happy place is camping, listening to good music and having meaningful conversation around a fire pit.

We are beings of light. These sparkles help outwardly express that light, and remind us of our own inner sparkle each time we look in the mirror.

Brianna Torres, Founder