# Hairlove, Columbus: a hair salon in Columbus (2026 guide) Source: Local AI Registry, https://localairegistry.com/biz/oh/columbus/hairlove-columbus-oh. Free to reuse with a link back. By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Fact-checked against 8 sources. Updated 2026-09-04. Owner review: not yet. Canonical: https://localairegistry.com/biz/oh/columbus/hairlove-columbus-oh ## Photos - ![Photo 1](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmtmijgjm01edyedfvpsq0vf3%2F0.jpg) - ![Photo 2](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmtmijgjm01edyedfvpsq0vf3%2F1.png) - ![Photo 3](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmtmijgjm01edyedfvpsq0vf3%2F2.png) - ![Photo 4](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmtmijgjm01edyedfvpsq0vf3%2F3.jpg) - ![Photo 5](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmtmijgjm01edyedfvpsq0vf3%2F4.png) ## In short Nestled in Columbus, Hairlove is a beloved hair salon that has garnered a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere and skilled stylists. With a remarkable rating of 4.9 from 149 reviews, clients frequently praise the friendly staff and their ability to bring individual visions to life. From thoughtful consultations to expertly executed cuts and color, each visit is marked by a personal touch. Stylists like Hannah, Jeremy, and Kassidy are noted for their professionalism and creativity, making Hairlove a cherished destination for those seeking a fresh look and a warm, inviting experience. Every fact on this page carries one of three marks: Confirmed (from their website, Google Business Profile, review sites, licensing boards, or measured by Local AI Registry), Visitor submitted (added by a person, with a date and how they know), or AI guess (what AI engines like ChatGPT are saying, not confirmed by anyone). Every mark points to a reference at the end of this page. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | Hair salon | | Address | 250 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | | Hours | Closed Mon · Tue 10 AM to 7 PM · Wed to Thu 11 AM to 7 PM · Fri 10 AM to 6 PM · Sat 10 AM to 4 PM · Closed Sun | | Phone | (614) 670-4641 | | Owner | Nothing found | | Rating | 4.9 across 149 reviews on Google | | Known for | Nothing found | | Prices | Nothing found | | Quietest time | Nothing found | | Parking | Nothing found | | Last verified | September 19, 2026, 4:26 PM | ## All the details Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from. | Group | Fact | Value | Mark | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Location info | Address | 250 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Location info | Description | Good vibes. Great hair. | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Location info | Hours | Mon Closed · Tue 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM · Wed to Thu 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Sun Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Location info | Mondays | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Location info | Name | Hairlove | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Location info | Phone | (614) 670-4641 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Monday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Tuesday | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Wednesday | 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Thursday | 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Friday | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Saturday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Hours | Sunday | Closed | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | | Services | Service | Blowout | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Color retouch | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Color retouch mini dimension | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Double process | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Friends | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Full dimension | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Gloss | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Haircut | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Hair styling | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Instagram | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Newclients | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Partial dimension | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Stylists | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Waitlist | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Waitlist 2 | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Links | Instagram | https://instagram.com/hairlove.studio | AI guess | Our record | | Links | Website | https://hairlove.studio/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 4, 2026 | ## Services and prices These are the 15 services Hairlove offers, with the price where we have one and where it came from. | Service | Price | Price mark | Price evidence | Service mark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Blowout | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Color retouch | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Color retouch mini dimension | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Double process | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Friends | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Full dimension | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Gloss | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Haircut | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | AI guess | | Hair styling | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | AI guess | | Instagram | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Newclients | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Partial dimension | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Stylists | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Waitlist | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | | Waitlist 2 | Nothing found | Nothing found | Nothing found | Confirmed | ### Known for Nothing found ## The team Nothing found ## Visiting Hairlove Address: 250 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA. Phone: (614) 670-4641. Hours: Closed Mon · Tue 10 AM to 7 PM · Wed to Thu 11 AM to 7 PM · Fri 10 AM to 6 PM · Sat 10 AM to 4 PM · Closed Sun. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile, checked September 4, 2026 at 1:28 AM.) ### Location info from Google Business Profile Business description, written by Hairlove on its Google Business Profile: "Good vibes. Great hair." ### When to go Busy times not read yet, back on Scan Day. ### Parking and getting in Nothing found ### Nearby | Place | Type | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Los Primos Tacos | Mexican restaurant | 1 min walk | | Neil Ave & w 5th Ave | Bus stop | 1 min walk | | Neil Ave & w 5th Ave | Transit station | 1 min walk | | Neil Ave & w 5th Ave | Bus stop | 1 min walk | | W 5th Ave & Neil Ave | Transit station | 1 min walk | | W 5th Ave & Neil Ave | Bus stop | 2 min walk | ## Reputation 4.9 average across 149 reviews: Google 25. (Confirmed, read September 4, 2026.) (AI guess, from 149 reviews.) ### What people like Nothing found ### What people do not like - Inconsistent communication about haircut preferences - Unprofessional remarks from staff ### Press No press story about Hairlove found yet. ### Awards None named yet. ### Directories Directory listings not read yet. ## Recent updates from Hairlove Hairlove hasn't posted an update here yet. ## Questions people ask ### Whereabouts is Hairlove? No answer yet ### services here, what do people go in for? No answer yet ### bad experiences at Hairlove, anyone? No answer yet ### Are the hours on Google right for Hairlove in Columbus? No answer yet ### how much is a first visit around here No answer yet ### which one, this salon or CO.LAB Hair? No answer yet ### what has this salon posted recently, I am not on Instagram No answer yet ### Hairlove, any chance to book in this week? No answer yet ### Why do people rate Hairlove? No answer yet ### anyone been on a Monday, were they trading No answer yet ### Coffee near this salon on 5th? No answer yet ### do they do payment plans at Hairlove? No answer yet ### somewhere cheaper in Columbus that is not a risk? No answer yet ### first appointment at Hairlove, what do I need to bring? No answer yet ### Calling Hairlove, or is there a better way? No answer yet ### best hair salon in Columbus No answer yet ## What AI gets wrong about Hairlove We ask ChatGPT about Hairlove. These are the answers that disagree with the record. ChatGPT, read by Local AI Registry on Sep 4, 2026. No capture has disagreed with the record yet. ## The AI Score: 26 of 100 The AI Score measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Columbus hair salons run 20 to 36. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Hairlove scores 26, below the Columbus average of 28. The same method scores every business on the registry. | Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Hairlove | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Retrieval grounding | 26 | 0 | Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on. | Poor | | Off-property attestation | 20 | 41 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor | | AI visibility | 14 | 0 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Named in 0 of 1 answer that recommended anyone. | | Reviews & response | 12 | 89 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Good | | Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 54 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair | | Google Business Profile | 8 | 90 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good | | Speed & mobile | 7 | 50 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Fair | | Content freshness & schema | 5 | 58 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Fair | Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology ## How AI decides what to tell you about a hair salon When you ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Google about a local business, the AI doesn't visit it. It reads what's already written about it: the business's website, its Google Business Profile, review sites, news stories and directories like this one. Then it repeats what those sources agree on. That's why AI gets small facts wrong. If Yelp says a place is open Mondays and the website says it isn't, the AI has to pick one. The table above shows the answers that disagree with the record today. The more sources agree, and the more specific they are, the more confidently AI recommends a business. A review that names who helped and what they did tells an AI far more than one that says "great place." ## How to choose a hair salon in Ohio, with or without AI A few checks take ten minutes and tell you more than any rating. - Check that the hours and phone number match on Google, Yelp and the business's own website. Mismatches are how people end up at a locked door. - Read reviews that name a person and what they did. Vague praise is easy to fake. - Look for recent reviews and recent posts. A page nobody has touched in a year may not match the business today. - Ask for the price before you go, and ask what it includes. - Where the work needs a license, ask whose license it is and look it up with Ohio. ## How to read the marks on this page - Confirmed (solid circle): from a known source. The business website, its Google Business Profile, review sites like Yelp, Healthgrades and RealSelf, a licensing board, or measured by Local AI Registry. - Visitor submitted (hollow circle): added or corrected by a person, with the date and how they know, like a phone call or a visit. - AI guess (hollow triangle): what AI engines are saying right now. Nobody has confirmed it. ## About the author Steve Lee is the founder and CEO of Local AI Registry and sets its editorial standards. He is a former Google executive in Search and a former Microsoft executive, with more than 20 years in digital: search, local discovery, and how people find businesses online. He is based in Irvine. - Expertise: search at Google and Microsoft, AI search, answer engine optimization, generative engine optimization, local SEO, structured data and entity mapping. - Industry: medical aesthetics, injectables, med spa operations and marketing. - Disclosure: Local AI Registry sells services to business owners, including Hairlove if it claims this page. That does not change what this page says. Every fact carries its source. ## Entity map Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other. | Entity | Type | ID on this page | Same as | Relationship to Hairlove | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hairlove | LocalBusiness | #business | https://hairlove.studio/ | Subject of this page | | Columbus, Ohio | City | #city | Nothing found | City Hairlove is in | | Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page | | Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team | Author of this page | ## Topical map Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the hair salons in Columbus, linked to the lists and towns around it. ### Lists - Best hair salons in Columbus: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/columbus/hair-salon - Best businesses in Columbus: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/columbus ### Nearby - /cleveland: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/cleveland - /toledo: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/toledo - /grove-city: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/grove-city - /gahanna: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/gahanna - /dublin: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/dublin - /reynoldsburg: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh/reynoldsburg ### Every list - Every leaderboard in Ohio: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/oh ## Frequently asked questions ### What is AI search optimization for local business? Getting a business named when a neighbor asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity for a recommendation. Some call it AI SEO, some call it generative engine optimization. Traditional SEO fights for ten blue links; this fights for the one answer an assistant says out loud. The AI Score on this page measures the eight signals that drive it. ### What is Local AI Registry? The public record of how AI sees local business. We score every business we list by one published method, we keep the questions people ask about it in one place, and we never sell rank. Looking up any business here is free. ### How does this page help a business get recommended by AI? Assistants read public pages before they answer. This one states what the business does, what people ask about it, and what the Record answers, in one place a machine can read. Correcting what is wrong here changes what an assistant repeats next. ### Who writes the answers here? Registry AI writes the first answer under every question, from the Record and the public sources named beneath it. Neighbors write the rest under pseudonyms. A registered owner can reply as the business, and their reply says so. ### I own Hairlove. How do I fix something or rank higher? Register the page. It is free, it takes about five minutes, and it lets you correct the Record and reply as the business. Nothing on this page is for sale, so the only thing that moves the score is the work. ## References ### Sources cited - [1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJZFNXf6POIgRlT0U8iODCJA (accessed Sep 4, 2026) - [2] hairlove.studio, https://hairlove.studio/services/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [3] hairlove.studio, https://hairlove.studio/friends/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [4] hairlove.studio, https://hairlove.studio/waitlist/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [5] hairlove.studio, https://hairlove.studio/waitlist-2/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [6] hairlove.studio, https://hairlove.studio/newclients/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [7] hairlove.studio, https://hairlove.studio/stylists/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [8] AI engine output: ChatGPT, read by Local AI Registry on Sep 4, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Sep 19, 2026)