5 Best Salons in Downtown, Columbia SC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 43 salons in Downtown, Columbia SC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists salons in Downtown Columbia, SC, ranked by Google rating and weighted by how many people left a review. Forty-three qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below sit at the top of that ranking. Each entry covers the salon category, address, opening hours and listed features, along with themes that clients mention. It is meant to help people looking for hair, nail, skin or lash services find a place to book, and it is worth checking each salon's booking policy before visiting.
#1
Metropolis Salon
★ 4.9 (1,077 Google reviews)Hair salon
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Metropolis Salon is a hair salon at 1215 Wayne St, Suite A, rated 4.9 on Google from 1,077 reviews. Prices are not listed. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Saturday until 4 pm, and it is closed on Sundays. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers mention color transformations, cuts, blowouts and unique styles, and say the stylists take time to explain at-home care.
Best for: Color, cuts and curly hair styling
- Address
- 1215 Wayne St Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–6 pm; Mon 9 am–6 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9 am–6 pm; Tue 9 am–6 pm; Wed 9 am–6 pm
#2
The Nail barre - Columbia
★ 4.9 (804 Google reviews)Nail salon
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The Nail barre - Columbia is a nail salon at 3006 Devine St, rated 4.9 on Google from 804 reviews. Prices are not listed. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 7 pm and on Saturday until 5 pm, and it is closed on Sundays. Google lists women-owned status, appointments recommended, wheelchair access, Wi-Fi and card payments. Reviewers mention gel removal, lash lifts, waxing and facials, and a welcome drink on arrival. Some said the polish selection was small.
Best for: Nails, lashes and waxing by appointment
- Address
- 3006 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#3
May Nail Salon & Spa
★ 5 (190 Google reviews)Nail salon
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May Nail Salon & Spa is a nail salon at 2602 Devine St, rated 5 on Google from 190 reviews. No price range is listed. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 7 pm and closed on Sundays. Google lists walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended, restrooms, a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, and that it is good for kids. Reviewers describe a clean and relaxing atmosphere, careful pedicures, and nails that stayed in shape for more than a week.
Best for: Pedicures and manicures, walk-ins welcome
- Address
- 2602 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–7 pm; Mon 9:30 am–7 pm; Sat 9:30 am–7 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 9:30 am–7 pm; Tue 9:30 am–7 pm; Wed 9:30 am–7 pm
#4
Alpha Nail Spa
★ 4.8 (521 Google reviews)Nail salon
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Alpha Nail Spa is at 1001 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205, and is rated 4.8 on Google from 521 reviews. Prices are not listed. It is open daily, from 9 am to 7 pm on most days and from 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays. Google lists walk-ins accepted, LGBTQ+ friendly, gender-neutral restrooms, Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible seating. Reviewers mention a walk-in visit where staff helped choose a design from a photo, a lava pedicure, and water and snacks offered during the visit.
Best for: Walk-in nails and pedicures
- Address
- 1000 block, 1001 Harden St d, Columbia, SC 29205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon 9 am–7 pm; Sat 9 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
#5
The Glow Factory
★ 4.9 (195 Google reviews)Hair salon
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The Glow Factory is a hair salon at 1303 Elmwood Ave, rated 4.9 on Google from 195 reviews. Prices are not listed. It is open from 6 am on weekdays, 5 am on Saturdays and 2 to 8 pm on Sundays. Google lists walk-ins accepted, appointments recommended, a free parking lot, wheelchair access, and that it is LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Reviewers mention children's haircuts finished quickly, facial treatments that included dermaplaning, and a relaxing setting.
Best for: Haircuts, kids' hair and facials
- Address
- 1303 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–9 pm; Mon 6 am–9 pm; Sat 5 am–5 pm; Sun 2–8 pm; Thu 6 am–9 pm; Tue 6 am–9 pm; Wed 6 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 43 salons in Downtown, Columbia SC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, The Glow Factory opens at 6 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated salon on this list?
Metropolis Salon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,077 reviews. The Nail barre - Columbia is second at 4.9 from 804 reviews.
Which salons in Downtown, Columbia SC are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Glow Factory, at 9 pm.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Glow Factory.
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