Salon on the Southbank

Mandi is such an amazing hairstylist. She truly goes above and beyond for you on your special day. Even though hair may be one of the less expensive parts of a wedding, it is still so important to have someone by your side who loves what they do and someone you can fully count on. She made sure I was completely happy with my wedding look while being incredibly sweet and calming—which is especially important for a stressed bride! I also had her do a second look for my reception, and she absolutely slayed it. I couldn’t have been happier. I highly recommend Mandi with Once Upon a Stylist for your wedding or any special occasion!

I have been coming here for several years now to see Mandi! She was able to take me from brassy hair to a cooler blonde color with a hint of blue/purple and I get compliments all the time! Before the salon I went to kept me there for 4-5 hrs undergoing multiple washes etc., Mandi said to stop going there and I listened 😂 Very happy with the services here and I easily could sit there for 4 hours just to hang out! 🩷🩷

After having multiple bad hair cuts at different salons around Jacksonville, I finally found an amazing hair stylist at San Marco Strands. Ralph, the hair stylist that I’ve been seeing there, does an absolute amazing job. He is very professional, friendly, and he really takes his time to make sure his cuts and styles are perfect. Every time he cuts my hair, it always looks like the best cut/style I’ve ever had. I will never go to another barber or hair dresser in the Jacksonville area again. On top of the great service the pricing is also unbeatable for the treatment you receive at this salon. My wife also has her hair done by him routinely and he’s does amazing work with women’s hair as well. If you are looking for a new hair stylist don’t hesitate to go to strands!! And make sure you as

Amanda has been my hairdresser for 10 years plus! I have had people I like before but never lasted more than a year because they were not consistent. Amanda is highly skilled and stays up to date with modern styles and techniques.

First time at the salon and Ralph was so professional a true master with color and his passion show’s in his work! Love my hair and dimension! I’ve been to a ton of different stylists and now I’ve finally found the stylist I’ll be going to for life! True genius in color! So happy!