1628 W 1st Ave · By appointment only

Hair salon in Grandview Heights, OH

Our studio is right here in Grandview Heights. Color, balayage and blonding, hand-tied and K-tip extensions, keratin smoothing and styling, all by appointment and all starting with a consultation.
Long wavy blonde balayage with a soft root, styled at Authentic Strands in Grandview Heights
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Address
Authentic Strands
1628 W 1st Ave
Grandview Heights, OH 43212
Appointments
By appointment only. We don’t take walk-ins. Book online.
Hours
Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM
Fri 10 AM–7 PM
Sat 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
Sun Closed
Phone
Parking
Free street parking nearby, plus a small on-site lot that can fill at busy times.
Your neighborhood studio

A small studio in a walkable neighborhood

Grandview Heights is a compact, walkable neighborhood just west of downtown Columbus, with a restaurant and boutique strip along Grandview Avenue. Our studio is on W 1st Ave, so a visit can easily fit around the rest of your day.
The studio is one-on-one by design. Appointments are by booking only, which keeps things unhurried and means your stylist is focused on you.
From Nonia
“We opened our doors on West 1st Avenue because Grandview felt like home: walkable, local, and full of women who support other women. Our salon is where you can work from your laptop, yap, snack and leave with hair that makes sense for your life. We send our clients to the florist down the street, they send their friends to us. That’s the Grandview way, and it’s exactly the community I wanted to build.”
Nonia Wolf, founder of Authentic Strands
Services

What we do in Grandview Heights

Balayage

Hand-painted, soft color that grows out gently with no harsh line.

Blonding

Custom blonde planned around your hair’s history and your goals.

Hair color

Root retouches, gloss refreshes, gray coverage and new-client color.

Extensions

Hand-tied and K-tip extensions, blended to look like your own hair.

Keratin smoothing

A smoothing service to cut frizz and make hair easier to style.

Blowouts & styling

Blowouts and styling for everyday, events and special occasions.
Your first visit

What to expect

1

Consultation first

Every new client starts with a conversation. We look at your hair, talk through what you want and what’s realistic, and plan the service.
2

A plan, not a surprise

You’ll know the steps, how long it may take and what upkeep looks like before anything goes on.
3

Your appointment

One-on-one time in the studio, by appointment only, so the visit stays unhurried.
4

Aftercare and what’s next

We’ll tell you how to keep it looking good and when to come back.
Recent work

From the Grandview Heights studio

Back view of long rooted blonde balayage waves in the studio
Blonde balayage
Back view of long, sleek platinum blonde hair
Platinum blonde
Long wavy brown hair with hand-painted caramel balayage, styled at Authentic Strands in Grandview Heights
Caramel balayage
Good to know

Questions about visiting

How do I get to the studio?

We’re at 1628 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights, OH 43212. Use your maps app for live directions and drive time.

Do you take walk-ins?

No. We’re by appointment only for all clients. You can book online or contact the studio.

Is a consultation required before my first visit?

Yes, especially for extensions and color. Every new client has a consultation so the service fits their hair and goals.

Do you recommend lower-maintenance color?

Often, yes. Softer, blended options like balayage or a root smudge grow out gradually, and your consultation covers what fits your routine.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule or cancel.

Do you serve people outside Grandview Heights?

Yes. Clients come from across Columbus and the surrounding suburbs. See our nearby areas pages for each.
By appointment only

Book your Grandview Heights appointment

Start with a consultation and we’ll plan it with you.