Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Hairstylist in Jacksonville
As the owner of Once Upon A Stylist, I have dedicated over two decades to perfecting the art of hairstyling in Jacksonville. My journey began in the salon industry, where I developed a passion for creating elegant, lasting styles that reflect each client's unique personality. Specializing in bridal hairstyling, I have built a reputation for managing large bridal parties with precision and flair, ensuring every detail aligns with the wedding vision. My team and I prioritize personalized service, using tailored prepping methods to guarantee styles endure throughout the event. Beyond aesthetics, I founded the Just For Grins Foundation to empower young women with cleft lip and palate, drawing from my own experience to foster confidence and self-worth.Located in historic San Marco, our salon combines expertise with compassion, offering services like balayage, extensions, cuts, and color. We collaborate closely with clients to exceed expectations, whether for weddings or everyday beauty. My commitment to excellence extends to co-founding Cup of Love Ministry, addressing community needs through outreach initiatives. At Once Upon A Stylist, we blend technical mastery with heartfelt service, ensuring every client feels celebrated and confident.
Services
Bridal Hairstyling
Balayage
Extensions
Precision Cuts
Color Services
Highlights and features
- We specialize in managing large bridal parties with precision.
- Our team uses tailored prepping methods for long-lasting styles.
- Owner Mandi Kelloway has over 20 years of Jacksonville experience.
- We support community initiatives like Just For Grins Foundation.
- Personalized service ensures styles match each client's vision.
Services
Bridal Hairstyling
Our bridal hairstyling service specializes in creating elegant, long-lasting styles for weddings. We focus on precision and flair, ensuring each hairstyle complements the bride's vision. With over 20 years of experience, we handle large bridal parties efficiently while maintaining individual attention to detail.
Balayage
Balayage services offer customized, natural-looking hair color gradients. Our stylists use advanced techniques to achieve dimension and depth tailored to your skin tone and style preferences. This low-maintenance color option blends seamlessly with your natural hair growth.
Extensions
Hair extensions enhance length and volume using high-quality, seamless application methods. We match extensions precisely to your natural hair texture and color, ensuring a flawless blend. Our techniques prioritize hair health while delivering dramatic transformations.
Precision Cuts
Precision cuts deliver tailored hairstyles that accentuate facial features and hair texture. Our stylists use advanced cutting techniques to create versatile, easy-to-style looks. Regular trims maintain hair health and shape for all hair types.
Color Services
Our color services include vibrant transformations and subtle enhancements using professional-grade products. We offer personalized consultations to determine optimal shades and techniques, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting results that complement your overall look.
People
Mandi Kelloway
Owner & Lead Stylist
Mandi Kelloway, a Jacksonville native with 20+ years in the salon industry, specializes in bridal hairstyling. She founded the Just For Grins Foundation to support teens with cleft lip and palate, drawing from her personal experience to empower confidence.
Amanda Vereen
Stylist
Amanda Vereen brings over a decade of passion to her styling work. She focuses on creating personalized styles that match each client's unique personality and hair type, ensuring every look exceeds expectations at Once Upon A Stylist.
Questions
What bridal hairstyling services do you offer?
We specialize in bridal updos, trial sessions, and managing large bridal parties with precision and flair.
How do I book an appointment?
Use our online booking system or contact us directly at 904-993-0870 for reservations.
Do you offer hair extensions?
Yes, we provide seamless hair extensions for added length and volume tailored to your natural hair.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Jacksonville and surrounding areas, including San Marco and the SouthBank district.
Are consultations free?
Yes, we offer complimentary consultations to discuss your styling needs and preferences.
What is the Just For Grins Foundation?
It's our nonprofit initiative supporting teens with cleft lip and palate through confidence-building events and makeovers.
