Looking for a hair salon near Westerville, OH? Authentic Strands is a boutique studio in Grandview Heights, specializing in hand-tied + K-Tip extensions and custom color for clients making the drive in from Westerville and across Central Ohio.
Westerville clients looking for a hair salon near Westerville that offers something more personal than a large commission floor often find their way to Authentic Strands in Grandview Heights, where the focus is on custom color and hand-tied + K-Tip extensions.
Westerville is a northeast Columbus suburb built around the historic Uptown Westerville district and home to Otterbein University. Our Westerville clients range from Otterbein students to longtime Uptown residents, so we hear everything from first-extension curiosity to decades of color history.
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 Westerville 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 a night out Uptown or whatever else is on your calendar.
Go deeper on the three services Westerville clients can explore next.
Our combined hand-tied and K-Tip technique, with maintenance timing and care details for clients planning the drive in from Westerville.
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. Use your maps app for live directions and drive time from your Westerville 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 drive 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