Looking for a hair salon near Pickerington, OH? Authentic Strands is a boutique studio at 1628 W 1st Ave in Grandview Heights, a worthwhile drive for Pickerington clients who want hand-tied + K-Tip extensions and custom color planned around their hair, one appointment at a time.
Pickerington clients looking for a hair salon outside their own town often want one thing: a stylist who plans the service around their hair instead of a standard menu. Authentic Strands focuses on custom color and hand-tied + K-Tip extensions, and we welcome clients who are willing to make the trip for that kind of personal attention.
Pickerington, southeast of Columbus in Fairfield County, is a growing community with a mix of established neighborhoods and newer developments. Our studio is on the west side of Columbus in Grandview Heights, so a Pickerington visit is a drive across town. Longer color and extension appointments can be planned for a single sitting, so you only make the trip when it counts.
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 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 — chosen 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 full wash, conditioning treatment, and precision style, easy to pair with a color or extension appointment.
Go deeper on the three services Pickerington clients can explore next.
Our combined hand-tied and K-Tip technique, with maintenance timing and care details for Pickerington clients.
Hand-painted color that grows out softly — how it compares to highlights, and what to expect from your appointment.
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, OH 43212, on the west side of Columbus. From Pickerington, it is a cross-town drive, so check your maps app for live directions and drive time from wherever you’re starting.
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.
If you’d like fewer salon visits, we often suggest softer, blended options such as balayage or a root smudge, which grow out gradually instead of leaving a harsh line. We’ll talk through your routine and goals in your consultation and recommend what fits.
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