Looking for a hair salon near Upper Arlington, OH? Authentic Strands is a boutique studio in Grandview Heights, which borders Upper Arlington, specializing in hand-tied + K-Tip extensions and custom color.
Authentic Strands sits just across the border from Upper Arlington in Grandview Heights, giving Upper Arlington clients a nearby option for a hair salon that focuses on custom color and hand-tied + K-Tip extensions.
Upper Arlington is an established, tree-lined residential suburb next to Grandview Heights. Clients often plan appointments around school schedules and family routines, so we talk through timing and upkeep with you up front.
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 Upper Arlington 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 — planned around your hair, your skin tone and your 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 Upper Arlington clients can explore next.
Our combined hand-tied and K-Tip technique, with maintenance timing and care details for clients planning a visit from Upper Arlington.
Hand-painted color that grows out softly — how it compares to highlights, and what to expect from your 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, which borders Upper Arlington. Use your maps app for live directions and drive time from your Upper Arlington 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 book a root touch-up every few weeks, since it grows out softly. We’ll talk through upkeep in your consultation.
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