The best salons & beauty spots in Columbia

20 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hyde Salon in The Vista gives you undivided stylist attention, starting with a real consultation so there are no surprises. Think precision…

801 Gervais St Ste c · ✓ checked Jul 30

Hyde Salon in The Vista gives you undivided stylist attention, starting with a real consultation so there are no surprises. Think precision cuts, custom color, balayage, extensions, and keratin with pro lines like Oribe and Kerastase, plus a relaxed vibe that leaves you feeling extra put together this week.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Ember + Co is a local hair salon that keeps things simple, friendly, and easy to book. If you like planning ahead and paying on your terms,…

1310 Lady St

Ember + Co is a local hair salon that keeps things simple, friendly, and easy to book. If you like planning ahead and paying on your terms, they offer Buy Now, Pay Later in-person for $50-$4,000 bookings, and you can get approved before your appointment.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 21, 2026

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If your hair goals read like lived in, bright, or somewhere in between, Metropolis Salon specializes in custom color, modern blonding, gray…

1215 Wayne St Suite A

If your hair goals read like lived in, bright, or somewhere in between, Metropolis Salon specializes in custom color, modern blonding, gray coverage, and dramatic transformations, plus curl-first cuts with at-home styling tips and personalized extensions for density or length.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Cozy, welcoming salon, which offers a menu of haircuts and color treatments (highlights and balayage), plus styling.

3143 Forest Dr

Cozy, welcoming salon, which offers a menu of haircuts and color treatments (highlights and balayage), plus styling.

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Austral Salon has spent over 40 years making Columbia hair look modern and easy with personalized haircuts, custom color, blonding,…

2100 N Beltline Blvd

Austral Salon has spent over 40 years making Columbia hair look modern and easy with personalized haircuts, custom color, blonding, balayage, extensions, and treatments, all using eco-friendly products. Grab a blowout or color refresh this week and let their stylists craft something effortless and unmistakably you.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 28, 2026

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LA SKINxBODY focuses on lashes, with a portfolio you can peek before you book, plus packages and memberships to keep your set on point.…

101 Rice Bent Way Ste 9

LA SKINxBODY focuses on lashes, with a portfolio you can peek before you book, plus packages and memberships to keep your set on point. In-person Buy Now, Pay Later is available too, which is clutch when your refill and your budget are arguing.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 5, 2026

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Skip the morning brow struggle this week and let Columbia Eyebrow Microblading craft full, natural-looking arches with microblading or soft…

1600 St Julian Pl

Skip the morning brow struggle this week and let Columbia Eyebrow Microblading craft full, natural-looking arches with microblading or soft ombre powder brows that can last 12 months to three years. Friendly consults, numbing cream, and meticulous strokes mean believable brows and extra coffee time back in your day.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Big week ahead? Pretty Faces by Chelsea, a licensed esthetician and makeup artist right here in Columbia, serves luxe private-studio glam…

9153 Two Notch Rd

Big week ahead?

From the Columbia newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Bold Minks Lash Extensions & Supplies, right here in Columbia, does lashes for real. Book an appointment for a blissful lash nap, or stock…

1310 Lady St Ste C

Bold Minks Lash Extensions & Supplies, right here in Columbia, does lashes for real. Book an appointment for a blissful lash nap, or stock up on pro gear like their Bold Adhesive and cashmere lash trays in CC and D curls. They even run classes, so your skills can level up this week.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Just Ink About It Tattoo & Piercing Studio nails the calm, consultative feel locals appreciate, with custom work from black-and-gray…

4531 Hard Scrabble Rd

Just Ink About It Tattoo & Piercing Studio nails the calm, consultative feel locals appreciate, with custom work from black-and-gray realism and watercolor to thoughtful cover-ups, plus professional piercings. Skilled artists, solid hygiene, and a portfolio that actually backs it up… book when you’re ready to commit.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Whether you want whisper-light lashes or full-on drama, Lash Cafe’ specializes in self care with expert lashes, brows, skincare, and…

3035 N Main St

Whether you want whisper-light lashes or full-on drama, Lash Cafe’ specializes in self care with expert lashes, brows, skincare, and waxing. Think brow threading and lamination, skincare targeting acne, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, plus a calm, home away from home vibe that makes your midweek reset feel effortless.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 15, 2026

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From mink eyelash extensions and skin care to full body waxing, laser lipo, cavitation, sauna wraps, and Emsculpt, Embellish Beauty Bar…

3601 Broad River Rd Unit B · ✓ checked Aug 14

From mink eyelash extensions and skin care to full body waxing, laser lipo, cavitation, sauna wraps, and Emsculpt, Embellish Beauty Bar keeps your routine tight and your mornings easier. Book it this week, then spend the extra time deciding what to do with all that newfound confidence.

From the Columbia newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Relaxed, elegant, 40-year experienced salon, popular for haircutting, coloring and styling services.

8820 Two Notch Rd

Relaxed, elegant, 40-year experienced salon, popular for haircutting, coloring and styling services.

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From Brazilian waxes to silk presses, locs, and custom color, The Glow Factory keeps things smooth and styled without the fuss. If your…

1303 Elmwood Ave

From Brazilian waxes to silk presses, locs, and custom color, The Glow Factory keeps things smooth and styled without the fuss. If your self-care to-do list says "tidy up, then turn heads," this crew handles both under one roof, with results that actually last.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Beauty supply store offering hair products and wigs.

6432 Two Notch Rd

Beauty supply store offering hair products and wigs.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

320 Harbison Blvd Ste D

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Capelli Salon has been keeping the Vista sharp for 20-plus years, backed by owner Steve Brinchi’s four decades of experience plus training…

1135 Lady St

Capelli Salon has been keeping the Vista sharp for 20-plus years, backed by owner Steve Brinchi’s four decades of experience plus training in Vidal Sassoon cutting and various coloring techniques.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 14, 2026

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From classic, hybrid, and volume lash extensions to lash lifts and tints, Bella Rose Beauty Bar has your eye game handled. Add a signature…

1226 Pickens St

From classic, hybrid, and volume lash extensions to lash lifts and tints, Bella Rose Beauty Bar has your eye game handled. Add a signature facial, brow lamination, or a Brazilian with a vajacial, and you’ll walk out feeling like a presentable human again, Columbia.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Ellure Winks & Esthetics keeps Columbia looking camera-ready with thoughtful beauty and esthetic services that feel like a treat, not a…

2927 Devine St Ste 230

Ellure Winks & Esthetics keeps Columbia looking camera-ready with thoughtful beauty and esthetic services that feel like a treat, not a chore. If you love planning your glow-ups, they even offer in-person Buy Now, Pay Later on bookings from $50 to $4,000, so your timeline wins.

From the Columbia newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Brow-focused studio offering permanent makeup and tattooing services.

561 Whiteford Way (Lexington)

Brow-focused studio offering permanent makeup and tattooing services.

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