What if there was a salon that catered not only to making your hair look and feel great, but included helping your body and spirit do the same? And did it naturally? Enter Grace Holistic Beauty and Wellness, located at 240 S. Hamilton Street in Painted Post. Owner Stephanie O’Sullivan, a hairstylist with over twenty years of experience, envisioned a beautiful space dedicated to marrying self-care and style holistically, then made it a reality.

“I saw the need for more natural products after I developed sensitivities to color and other products over the years,” Stephanie explains. “I went down the rabbit hole of ingredients used in traditional products and was shocked by what I found. Many commercial hair and beauty products on the market have harsh or toxic ingredients, and some of them are hormone disruptors.”

Knowing she needed an alternative solution, Stephanie looked into how a holistic practice might be the answer. “I knew I couldn’t be the only one with these sensitivities,” she says. “I had to do better, not only for myself but for my clients and staff.”

Stephanie, an Addison native, began looking for clean salon options. In 2021, a storefront became available on Corning’s Market Street, and Grace Holistic Beauty and Wellness was born.

“My goal was for the salon to be more than just a place to get your hair styled. I wanted to incorporate every aspect of wellness, and to nurture beauty from the inside out, naturally,” Stephanie says. “I think it’s important for our clients to know there’s a better way to overall health, especially in the beauty world.”

Starting with a small staff, the stylists at Grace Holistic provided a wide array of services using a combination of natural products designed for each client’s individual needs and hair type. The offerings included cuts, styling, color correction, natural hair care, and strengthening. As the clientele base grew, an independent skin care specialist was added, then a massage therapist.

In the spring of 2025, Stephanie and her husband, Tony, purchased the former Community Bank building in Painted Post. They moved to the new space over the summer.

“We have more room now,” says Stephanie. “We’ve been able to increase the independent wellness practitioners and stylists here.” Among the new additions are an esthetician, providing the latest in facials and derma-planing, a make-up artist, and a hair extension specialist. “We also have a specialist who handles hair loss and thinning of the hair. We offer consultations, treatments, repair, and analysis for those facing this condition.”

Grace Holistic also offers the Grace Bridal Company, a team of professionals dedicated to bringing your wedding day dreams to life. You can choose Grace Holistic’s beautiful space for yourself and your bridal party to have hair and make-up done, or the team can travel to your location for the big day. Whichever service you choose, Grace Bridal Company will help you look and feel your best.

Massage has been a staple of offerings since the Market Street days, and continues in the new digs. The goal is to create a calming environment designed to leave clients relaxed and renewed. A variety of massages are available, including Swedish and prenatal. No time for a full body treatment? Opt for a mini massage.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (607) 973-2153, email [email protected], visit graceholisticbeautyandwellness.com, or follow them on Facebook.