Finding a hair salon that specializes in high-end transformations like hand-tied hair extensions, custom blonding, and dimensional balayage & color services often requires traveling outside your immediate neighborhood. Authentic Strands is based in Grandview Heights, OH, but we regularly welcome clients from across the entire Columbus metropolitan area and surrounding Central Ohio suburbs.
Whether you live down the street or are commuting in from nearby communities like Upper Arlington, Dublin, or New Albany, our studio offers a calm, low-exposure environment tailored around custom hair extensions and color work.
Below are the primary communities we serve across the region. Select your local area to find specific driving directions to our Grandview studio, parking details, local client reviews, and neighborhood-specific booking information:
Our primary studio location. Situated on W 1st Ave, just minutes from Downtown Columbus, Marble Cliff, and the Harrison West neighborhood.
Located under 10 minutes south of Lane Avenue and the Arlington Centre area via Northwest Blvd or Tremont Rd.
A direct 15-to-20-minute drive south down US-33 / Riverside Drive or I-270 to Route 315 South.
Conveniently accessible via Olentangy River Road or 315 South, typically a 15-minute drive from Old Worthington.
A straightforward drive west along I-70 or Broad Street through Downtown Columbus into Grandview.
A quick 12-to-15-minute commute east via Fishinger Road, Cemetery Road, or I-70 East to Goodale Street.
Located less than 2 miles west down Goodale Street or 5th Avenue.
A quick trip south via High Street or Olentangy River Road.
Accessible via SR-161 West to 315 South or I-270 South to Goodale Street.
Accessible via I-670 West directly into Grandview, bypassing downtown traffic in roughly 18 to 20 minutes.
A straightforward 15-minute drive north via I-71 North to I-670 West, exiting at Goodale Street.
A convenient drive down US-33 East toward Dublin and south along Riverside Drive or Route 315.
Hair extensions and complex color corrections are multi-hour investments that require specialized training. Many traditional multi-chair salons treat extensions as an add-on service rather than a core discipline.
We built our practice around three main pillars:
We focus primarily on seamless, damage-free installation techniques, including Invisible Bead Extensions (IBE) and custom hand-tied rows. Learn more about our methods on our Hand-Tied Extensions page. By matching the weight distribution of the extensions to your natural hair density, we ensure your scalp stays healthy, hair growth remains uninhibited, and the attachment points remain completely hidden—even when worn in a high ponytail.
Extensions only look as natural as the color blend behind them. We custom-color every bundle of extension hair to match your natural base, lowlights, and highlights. Whether you are aiming for a lived-in blonde, a rich brunette, or maintaining high-contrast balayage, your extension hair and natural hair are processed to move together seamlessly. View our color transformation gallery to see recent before-and-after results.
Big-box salons can be loud, chaotic, and double-booked. At Authentic Strands, your appointment time is dedicated entirely to you. Learn more about our team and studio philosophy to see how we prioritize single-stylist attention from the initial consultation through to the final cut, blend, and style.
Depending on traffic, our Grandview Heights studio is roughly a 15-to-20-minute drive down Riverside Drive or US-33. Many of our clients schedule their appointments around mid-day traffic to make the commute even faster.
Yes. Unlike downtown Columbus salons, our location features accessible parking right outside the building.
Yes. Because custom hand-tied extensions require precise color matching, length selection, and density mapping, we require an initial consultation at our Grandview studio before your extension transformation. You can schedule your consultation online.