We are not just passionate about your hair, we are obsessed with it!
About Bristle and Strand
At Bristle and Strand, we strive to give you your best hair day, everyday.
With our family-friendly atmosphere, we promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all to enjoy. Our mission is to make you feel beautiful in your own skin and love your hair...
Meet the Stylists
Years of Experience with a lifetime of trust and friendliness
Laura W.
Laura has been in the beauty industry for 11 years. After completing her bachelor’s degree and working in the corporate world, she decided to pursue her passion and enroll in the Northwest Hair Academy in Everett. Laura has spent many years working as a bridal artist – and is rated among the Top Ten Bridal Hair/Makeup Artists in Seattle according to Wedding Rule. Her work has been featured in various publications – she’s even done hair and makeup for a movie filmed on Whidbey Island. Bristle and Strand is the second successful salon that Laura has owned. Laura enjoys reading, taking classes and snuggling with her dog, Woodrow Wilson.
Owner/Stylist
lEVEL 5
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Megan B.
Megan has been in the beauty industry since she was 15 years old. She started as a receptionist at a small salon in Mill Creek, WA and then attended Gene Juarez Academy in Seattle right after graduating high school. After 15 years of managing and working in several salons, she now co-owns and works at Bristle & Strand Salon and Drybar. Megan lives in Marysville with her husband, Tracy and son, Cam and their miniature dachshund, Remy. She enjoys horseback trail riding, reading Stephen King novels, and spending time with her large family.
Owner/Stylist
Level 5
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Amanda L.
Lead Senior styLIST
lEVEL 4
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Amanda graduated from Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School 12 years ago, where she fell in love with making clients feel beautiful, playing with colors and styling, especially. She has professionally styled hair for dance competitions, fashion shows, and photoshoots. After a recent move from Las Vegas, she is laying down roots in Bothell, and at Bristle and Strand. When she's not behind the chair, you can find her with her husband looking for the next best trail or restaurant- be sure to let her know your favorites! She has a passion for fashion and loves expressing it with her hair and personal style.
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Victoria H.
Victoria graduated in 2018 from Gary Manuel Aveda Institute. She has been working in salons for 6 years with a strong passion for lived in balyage, keratin treatments, blunt bobs, funky vivids and cuts. She enjoys making sure her guests are taken care of with the right treatment for desired results. She enjoys working with a diverse set of clients ranging from dark blunt bobs to sun kissed balayage all the way to vibrant bold colors with under cuts – she’s your girl. She spends most of her time outside of the salon wandering around off leash parks with her pup or enjoying the city night life.
Senior Stylist
Level 4
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Erin A
Independant Stylist
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Erin has been at her hair craft since 2010 starting her training in the corporate world with Gary Manuel Salon in Seattle. After 3 years of advanced training she continued to hone her skills as an independent stylist working at Haven Salon for over a decade. Eventually her family moved to Bothell, finding Bristle and Strand was the perfect fit to continue her hair journey closer to home. Erin enjoys working with natural texture and embraces what the hair wants to do. She prides herself on being skilled at cutting/coloring all textures of hair. She is Deva Level 2 Certified working with curly hair since 2015. She provides blonding services in many different techniques. She looks forward to getting to meeting potential new clients and building a relationships.
Level 5
Shari S.
Shari comes to Bristle and Strand with over 30 years of experience in the hair industry. She studied cosmotology at the Gene Juarez Academy and from there did an apprenticeship program at Coupe Rokei in Seattle, where she honed her skills. Since then she has worked in various salons. The last eight years brought her a new experience in which she owned a full service salon. While that was a good experience she is now looking forward to devoting all her time to her clients. One of the things that Shari loves about her job is the ability to get to know people on a deeper level, "it's like I get to go to work and see my friends everyday!" She loves that the hair industry is ever changing, which means as a stylist she is constantly learning and growning! Shari prides herself on her attention to detail. She really listens to her clients and provides them with a great service everytime.
Independant Stylist
Level 5
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