I first visited Creative Beauty on Friday - with a gift of a Groupon from a friend. Since I had never heard of (nor seen) this salon despite living in Columbus for 14 years, I never would have gone without Groupon. I am incredibly thrilled that I did.
True, this building has seen it's better days. It's clearly a throwback from the pre-gentrification days of German Village and you'd easily miss it if you aren't specifically looking for it. Inside, the salon is out-dated and about as far away style-wise from other salons in German Village as you can get. I'm telling you to ignore all that - it doesn't matter if you're getting the best haircut of your life.
Heather is the BOMB. She cut my hair and did amazing partial highlights and topped it off with a fantastic brow wax for - get this - an additional 10 bucks. Her normal rate for a regular haircut is about $35 - which is a full $20 less than I would pay at the high-end salon I'd been frequenting in Grandview. Heather has my business now. I went to a bar to meet up with friends after I'd gotten my cut and color and THREE different women asked me where I'd gotten it done. I have never had that response to a haircut in my life.
Please, please give this place a shot and book with Heather. Their prices for waxing, nails and hair services cannot be beat. If you're willing to skip the high-end Penzone glamour or the trendy-funky vibe, Creative Beauty may be your beauty savior.
Update: I am downgrading my review to two stars. The last time I had an appt with my stylist, I waited 90 minutes before getting in the chair. NINETY. Totally and completely unacceptable, no matter the reason.
Update #2: Heather is no longer at this salon. No other reason to go there. Avoid. read more