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5 Best Hair Salons in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 hair salons in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Choosing among hair salons in Columbia mostly comes down to who will actually listen to what you want. The salons below carry more than 3,100 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.6 to 4.9, and two of them have each passed 1,000.

Short answer: Metropolis Salon is the most-reviewed hair salon here, with 4.9 stars from more than 1,000 Google reviews. Hyde Salon - Vista also holds 4.9 on more than 1,000 reviews, and Ember + Co matches that rating on a smaller base. No prices are published here, so ask each salon for its own.
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Columbia Hair Salons Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Metropolis Salon 4.9 ★ 1,084 Color and curly cuts View ›
2 Hyde Salon - Vista 4.9 ★ 1,002 Cuts, color and extensions View ›
3 Carolina Hair Studios 4.6 ★ 784 Blowouts and Sunday hours View ›
4 Vivid! Color Cut Style 4.8 ★ 154 Haircuts View ›
5 Ember + Co 4.9 ★ 138 Color, silver blending and balayage View ›
5 Best Hair Salons in Columbia (2026)

Salon-by-salon notes

Metropolis Salon logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Metropolis Salon

4.91,084 Google reviews

Metropolis Salon is a hair salon on Wayne Street in Columbia. Its site menu lists color, custom curly haircare and head spa services, and Google also tags it as a hair extension technician and make-up artist. Reviewers describe a styled, relaxed space with drinks on offer and an option to book a quiet appointment.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise color work, including a correction after a bad experience elsewhere
  • A reviewer with curly hair describes a patient, confident stylist
  • Relaxing atmosphere, with drinks and comfortable wash chairs mentioned
  • A quiet-appointment option for clients who want downtime

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,084 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong first call for color and curly cuts, with the deepest review base on the page. Look at the stylist's own work before you book, since reviewers name individual stylists.

Website Book now+1803-676-7107 Directions

1215 Wayne St Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201

Hyde Salon - Vista logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Hyde Salon - Vista

4.91,002 Google reviews

Hyde Salon - Vista is a hair salon at Gervais Street Suite C in Columbia. Its site lists precision cuts, custom color and hair extensions as specialties, and offers a short survey to match new guests with a stylist. The site says it does not double-book stylists, and it also lists a location in Chapin.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise stylists who take time to understand the hair before starting
  • Reviewers mention a smoothing treatment, a root touch-up and a blowout
  • Product advice for frizz, with one reviewer describing how it held up in the rain
  • Mimosas and a snack basket come up in reviews

Worth knowing

  • Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays
  • No prices are listed, so ask for a quote before color
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,002 · 93rd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A full-service salon with a large review base and a stylist-matching survey if you are new to the salon. Ask for a consultation first, which its site says is complimentary.

Website Book now+1803-667-9606 Directions

801 Gervais St Ste c, Columbia, SC 29201

Carolina Hair Studios logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Carolina Hair Studios

4.6784 Google reviews

Carolina Hair Studios is a hair salon on Main Street in Columbia, and Google lists it as open seven days a week. Reviewers describe color, cuts, detox washes with steam treatments, premium blowouts and keratin treatments. One reviewer also mentions coming back for a pedicure.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise careful consultations and aftercare advice
  • Keratin and color services are described as soft, shiny results
  • Welcoming, relaxed feel mentioned across several reviews
  • Open Sunday on Google

Worth knowing

  • Its 4.6 rating is the lowest here, with a visible minority of low ratings behind it
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume784 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick when you need a weekend or Sunday slot. The rating is lower than the others on this page, so read recent reviews for the stylist you plan to book.

Website+1803-779-5001 Directions

1537 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201

Vivid! Color Cut Style logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Vivid! Color Cut Style

4.8154 Google reviews

Vivid! Color Cut Style is a hair salon on Harden Street in Columbia, with a site that lists services, a team page and aftercare. Online booking runs through Vagaro, and Google shows it open every day of the week, with shorter hours on Sunday. Its reviews lean heavily toward cuts.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise layers, a bixie cut and other cuts that match what they asked for
  • Calm, quiet atmosphere described as relaxing
  • One reviewer describes a stylist stepping in when their scheduled stylist was running behind
  • Educational advice on caring for natural hair

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top names, so the rating rests on fewer voices
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume154 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit if a haircut is the main job. The reviews are enthusiastic but concentrated on cuts, so ask about color separately.

Website Book now+1803-661-6333 Directions

910 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205

Ember + Co logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Ember + Co

4.9138 Google reviews

Ember + Co is a hair salon on Lady Street in Columbia. Its site lists hair cuts, blowouts and hair consultations, and bookings run through GlossGenius. Reviewers mention balayage, silver-hair blending and a space with drinks and snacks.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise color work, including balayage and blending silver hair
  • A cut and color rescue after several colors done elsewhere
  • Clean, nicely decorated space with beverages and snacks
  • Efficient appointments that respect your time, according to one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the biggest names
  • Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume138 · 68th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-liked color-focused salon with 4.9 stars. Its review count is smaller, so the rating is a little less settled than the larger names.

Website Book now+1839-399-0214 Directions

1310 Lady St, Columbia, SC 29201

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How the scorecards work

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the salon, compared across this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What drives hair salon prices in Columbia

No prices are published here. What you pay depends on the service (a cut, a blowout, color or keratin), the length and thickness of your hair, and the stylist’s level, so ask for a quote at the consultation.

Salons around Columbia

These salons list Columbia addresses on Wayne Street, Gervais Street, Main Street, Harden Street and Lady Street. Hyde Salon also lists a location in Chapin on its site. Looking for a hair salon near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions.

Questions worth asking before you book a stylist

  • Which stylist is best for my hair type, such as curly, fine, thick or silver?
  • Is a consultation offered before color, and is it free?
  • What is the full cost of the service, including toner, gloss or a blowout?
  • How long will the appointment take?
  • What aftercare products do you recommend, and are they required?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia hair salons are open on Sundays?

Google lists Carolina Hair Studios open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Vivid! Color Cut Style open Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Metropolis Salon, Hyde Salon - Vista and Ember + Co list Monday to Saturday hours only.

Where can I find a stylist for curly hair or silver hair in Columbia?

Reviewers describe a curly-hair cut at Metropolis Salon and a silver-blending color at Ember + Co. Ask the salon which stylist handles your hair type before you book.

Which of these salons offer drinks or a quiet appointment?

Reviewers mention drinks and snacks at Metropolis Salon, Hyde Salon - Vista and Ember + Co. One Metropolis reviewer also describes a quiet-appointment option for clients who prefer little conversation.

Can I get a keratin or smoothing treatment at a Columbia salon?

A Hyde Salon - Vista reviewer mentions a smoothing treatment, and a Carolina Hair Studios reviewer mentions a keratin treatment. Confirm the service and cost when you book.

Where to start

Metropolis Salon has the largest review base and a strong record on color and curly cuts, while Ember + Co and Hyde Salon - Vista also hold 4.9 ratings. Pick the stylist first, then the salon, and ask for the full cost before any color service.

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