About Alcinda and Reflections
Alcinda Walters is a hairstylist, hailing from the sunny town of Santa Cruz, California. Renowned by both her business and her clients as "The Hairapist", Alcinda has built a successful career in the beauty industry, dedicated to making women feel beautiful and confident.
As Alcinda embarks on a new chapter of her life, she finds herself drawn to the tranquil shores of Florence, Oregon where she now resides part time with her very supportive partner, Paul and furry best friend, Max, the goodest boy. Inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds her, she has decided to channel her creativity into crafting unique sun catchers, eco friendly candles and natural soap.
What does sustainable mean to Alcinda? Utilizing eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, minimizing carbon footprints, recycling whenever possible, and promoting practices that are environmentally responsible, without compromising quality.
Alcinda proudly introduces her handcrafted sun catchers, inspired by the captivating beauty of the coast. Each sun catcher is one of a kind, meticulously adorned with elements that embody the essence of the seaside. She has carefully incorporated natural treasures such as driftwood, sand dollars, sea urchins, snail shells and delicate brass bells, ensuring that no two sun catchers are alike. These creations effortlessly capture the allure of the coast, casting shimmering reflections, rainbows and dancing colors when touched by sunlight.
Alcinda's hand poured candles are crafted with love and sustainability in mind from 100% coconut wax, a renewable resource that emits zero soot particles, ensuring a clean and eco-friendly burn. Starting with a hand-dipped cotton and zinc wick, every candle is finished with a delightful organic fragrance oil imported from Italy. She is committed to reducing waste, which is why she offers a recycle program. Return you used container and receive credit towards a fresh candle (local drop off only in Santa Cruz, Ca or Florence, Or.) Illuminate your space with her hand-poured coconut wax candles and indulge in the perfect blend of sustainability, craftsmanship, and enchanting scents inspired by the coast.
Alcinda is proud to introduce her Whimsical Wick Collection of candles, where every candle tells a unique story. Each handcrafted candle is a masterpiece of whimsy, featuring delightful wax embeds that capture the imagination. From delicate florals to playful animals and charming motifs, every candle in this collection is a true work of art. Light up your space with one of these one-of-a-kind creations. Whether adorning your home or gifting to a loved one, our Whimsical Wick Collection adds a touch of magic to any moment. Each candle in this collection is poured into upcycled containers, giving new life to previously loved glassware. These candles are not available to ship and must be picked up in either Santa Cruz, Ca or Florence, Or. Special orders are available and can be handmade just for you with a special personalized theme. For instance, you can have the likeness of your pet on top of a candle. Special orders are one of Alcinda's favorite candles to create. (These candles are not currently featured on this website.)
Available online is her Reflective Elegance Collection, where sophistication meets charm. Each candle in the curated collection is meticulously crafted to evoke classic scents paired with elegant wax embeds that harmonize with their fragrant counterparts. Encased in sleek 8 oz glass jars with silver lids, these candles are as beautiful as they are functional, perfect for enhancing any space with a touch of refined luxury.
Her hair clients have been asking about shampoo and conditioner bars as they are so much better for the environment with no packaging. Alcinda began extensive research to be able to direct her clients and found that making them herself gave her the control to create the best shampoo and conditioner bars available with all natural ingredients and essential oils, delivering moisture and addressing the needs she sees in her salon with no extra fillers.
Finally, Alcinda has been formulating beautiful handmade bars of soap using goat's milk and rich butters.
What do all these different products do? They bring the same experience Alcinda has created in her private salon, to you. Being able to craft clean ingredients and beautiful soothing scents into everyday products brings her joy and peace. Now she is bringing beauty to life's peaceful moments in your home too.
Where can you find Alcinda's creations? The Hairapist Salon in Santa Cruz, Ca features sun catchers and candles from the Reflective Elegance Collection. If you are lucky enough to be passing through the Santa Cruz mountains, sun catchers are available at Moutain Feed and Farm in Ben Lomand. In Oregon you will find her sun catchers at The Wind Drift Gallery in Florence and Oceanic Arts Gallery in Newport. Finally, Alcinda sells her sun catchers and candles in person at the Soquel Homesteaders Market in Soquel, California quarterly.