Looking for a hair salon near Gahanna, OH? Authentic Strands is a boutique studio in Grandview Heights, specializing in hand-tied + K-Tip extensions and custom color for clients making the trip in from Gahanna and across Central Ohio.
Gahanna clients looking for a hair salon near Gahanna that offers something more personal than a large chain often find their way to Authentic Strands in Grandview Heights, where the focus is on color and hand-tied + K-Tip extensions. We regularly welcome clients from Gahanna who want a more tailored experience.
Gahanna is known as the “Herb Capital of Ohio,” with a historic Creekside district along Big Walnut Creek on the northeast side of Columbus. Gahanna clients often ask about color that photographs well for events at Creekside Park, alongside extension consultations.
Every visit starts with a real consultation — we assess your hair, talk through your goals, and recommend the coloring method or extension technique that fits your hair type and lifestyle, rather than pushing a one-size-fits-all service.
1628 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212. Check your maps app for live directions and drive time from your Gahanna address before your appointment.
Three services to explore — each tailored to you in a one-on-one consultation.
Balayage, blonding, dimensional color, darkening, gray coverage, and highlights — hand-picked for your skin tone and upkeep routine.
Hand-tied + K-Tip extensions, custom-blended and applied by our own team, for a natural, comfortable finish.
A wash, blow-dry and style for whatever’s next on your calendar.
Go deeper on the three services Gahanna clients can explore next.
Our combined hand-tied and K-Tip technique, with maintenance timing and care details for clients planning the trip in from Gahanna.
Hand-painted color that grows out softly — how it compares to highlights, and what Gahanna clients can expect from an appointment.
Bespoke blonde, tailored to your skin tone and upkeep routine — what a blonding appointment involves and how to plan for it.
The studio is at 1628 W 1st Ave in Grandview Heights. Use your maps app for live directions and drive time from your Gahanna address, since traffic varies by time of day.
Authentic Strands is by appointment only for all clients, regardless of location — book online or reach out to schedule.
Yes, especially for extensions and color services — every new client starts with a real consultation so your service is built around your hair and goals.
It’s a common request — balayage in particular tends to appeal to clients who’d rather not make the trip every few weeks for a root touch-up.
A closer look at the volume, length, and blends clients come in for.
Before & After — Hand-Tied Volume Set & Color
Before & After — Extensions, Color, & Highlights
Before & After — Complete hair transformation