Metropolis does a fabulous job. I've had appointments with every stylist for my weekly blowouts and quarterly highlights. It is the BEST salon in Columbia with complimentary snacks and mimosas! read more

I was really excited to get a blowout as someone with thick hair since this salon has curly hair specialists. But when my stylist claimed to be done with a blowout my hair was not smooth. It looked like a poof ball. I had to ask for her to go over it with a flat iron which I was then charged for. I'm not happy and will NOT be going back. DO NOT COME HERE IF U HAVE LONG THICK HAIR!!! read more

My stylist left so they recommended two options for a stylist I picked Theresa and booked 6 weeks out. Suddenly, the week before my appointment Theresa would not be in the salon that day (kinda short notice but may have been unavoidable) They recommended Presley she's new, but they assured me she was excellent--checked out her IG looked good (she was a new stylist...my intuition was screaming NO)...went last Saturday she was messy with product, I had to ask to wipe bleach off my gown 3 times so it didn't ruin my clothes and she insisted I need a shadow root (I disagreed but she convinced me it created a more gradual grow out)....right before she ron es my color I felt like rubber bands were being pulled out of the roots and it was odd and taking longer than expected l-- but the color looked great and I was pleased. That evening I was outside at an event and when I got back to my car there were a Mohawk of broken hairs all standing up from my part and my scalp was red. After I washed and blow dryer my hair Thursday my entire top layers of hair are broken and stick out--no flyaways--broken fried hair oh and despite a good trim my ends are fried and the color Looks nothing like the day I left. I contact the salon they ask for pics and say it may be Tuesday before management can "review" ...they'd have to see it in person--but didn't schedule me?!?? Refunded my money and I begged them to tell me what to do now to prevent further damage (like a treatment or product) they basically said don't use heat--cool so I spent 200$++my hair is totally destroyed and it's getting worse everyday BUT as long as I never style my hair it will get better (these 1 inch broken hairs will take 5 years to grow to my current length)!! Absolutely appalling--they literally dgaf if all my hair breaks off and is ruined--Wow!! A refund doesn't fix what she did and they do NOT care-this is a crappy salon! Update they texted me today to tell me that because of my Yelp review they won't be able to service me anymore bc I made it very clear how I felt about their salon. This person actually implied me using a jot tool caused the damage!!! So, shockingly the son will not try to fix my hair or even pay to have color correction expert service my destroyed hair. read more

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Needed an updo. From out of town. Thankfully they had space and time for a French twist updo. Did a lovely job. Incorporated a hair accessory easily into the hair design. read more

Wonderful from start to finish! This sophisticated shop off Gervais provides a friendly greeting on arrival from the front counter with a specialty coffee drink while you wait for the main event - a curly cut, shampoo and style with Sarah. Sarah is fabulous and gets my curly hair right every time!! She listens to what I want and delivers. I am so happy to have found my curly hair specialist!! read more

Front desk. Don't ever get upset when they cancel your appointment without letting you know. You certainly wouldn't want the manager to feel uncomfortable, but who cares about our feelings as customers right? read more

Beyond greatful for Nicole Rivera Fox!! I got my hair done by my normal stylist in North Carolina. Something happened where my hair was soo orange and brassy (see pictures). I did not want to make a back to back two hour trip to get this fixed. I've seen her suggested all over facebook, she was so quick to respond & got me in within 2 days to get this fixed! She was very attentive & made sure I didn't leave the salon unhappy. We went to natural lighting to see this difference & she got me fixed just in time for my promotion ceremony. I was so pleased with the results & will be returning for highlights. Highly recommend & so happy for the results! read more

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I have been driving over an hour for the last 2 years to see Shay. Professional, fun, comfortable but most of all love her work of art when I leave with a fresh color and cut. read more

This salon is WHERE ITS AT ! No seriously I've lived in SC for going in 3 years and after just not being completely satisfied with where I was at, I went on a search for a new salon and found Metropolis. The staff is impressive, everyone is kind and extremely helpful, but what's most impressive is how everyone works together to give you an all around amazing experience every single time you come in. My stylist is McClain, after reading her profile I felt like she was what I was looking for and I was right. She knew exactly what I was asking for and made sure to ask what my overall hair goals for the future were. A few months after my first few appts I was getting my nails done and someone was having a conversation about how amazing this place was, so I chimed in. They said they knew someone who knew the owner and just went on and on about him. I told them it was 100% reflected in his business! I'm using this photo because now myself, my husband and our daughter are all going to Metropolis! Even if you think you're happy where you're at currently, give them a try, I didn't know what I had been missing out on until I did! read more

Metropolis Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

For a place that prides itself on experience mine was definitely not the greatest. I had hopes that the highest rated place in town would be great but while I get most of the business may be for hair coloring maybe remember the basics? All I came in for was in hopes for a haircut to my liking which before hairstylist have heard me out and accommodated and even checked in. First the stylist Felicia said I would have to get two haircuts? I just wanted to decide on shortness. I let her know nothing above my collar bone and I literally walked out with a bob. Yes, hair grows back but I wanted someone who wasn't rushing and literally I got burnt by the hair dryer seemed like she was angry? She didn't really speak the whole time and by the end we sturr up a convo and well now I wish I hadn't because I loved my hair after it was styled and she kept cutting to my knowledge she was just texturizing it but now I have a short short bob that I hate. read more

I have been here several times and the hairstylist are all amazing. The location and atmosphere is fire... today I saw Nicole RIvera for a Brazilian blow out. she is AMAZING! My hair looks so good (never had anyone do my hair so sleek) . This is perfect for this humidity. She walked me through the process and explained everything. I just love her... did I mention they have mimosas and wine ... 100/10 recommend this salon and Nicole R. "New hair who dis!?" read more

Metropolis Salon - Brazilian blow out - Hair Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I went there a little over a week ago to get my hair partially highlighted. I called multiple times to get a price range and they could never tell me. I looked online and the price for partial highlights was 70 and a haircut was around 40, so I thought it couldn't be much over that. I came in and asked the salon for the below photos. I was also asking for a color corrector because I had previously temporarily dyed my hair brown with a toning conditioner. When I sat down the price went from 100+ to 230. I was charged 90 for gloss which wasn't just a gloss it was a toner so that my hair wouldn't look orange after. And then the other price was for more bleach and a haircut. I asked for the pictures below and specifically for NO traditional highlights. I wanted low maintenance dimensional highlights and face frames She told me my hair would not be as blonde as the pictures I showed her but it would be blonde. instead of trying to get the color out first she bleached my hair and it turned pink very disappointing considering I would rather not dye my hair then it show up pink. Im most upset that my hair is traditionally highlighted and there is definitely no face framing. I called back to ask for a refund and the guy said I had to come in have it fixed by the stylist. I told him I didn't want to kill my hair considering I just bleached it but he said no refunds. Being that I have bad anxiety I really didnt want to have to confront her on my hair so I asked to speak to him alone and he said no she had to be there. I described my situation and he said he can't offer a refund but she can fix my hair Beyond dissapointed in this company read more

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I have so enjoyed the services of my stylist, Houston Pazda, at Metropolis. Houston is extremely talented, professional and friendly. Even though their prices are very high, and I'm a retired teacher on a fixed income, my experience has been well worth the cost. If I have had to cancel an appointment due to illness, I have been happy to pay a steep penalty. They require what I believe to be a somewhat unreasonable cancellation policy which requires a 48 hour notice. The owner/manager is well-known and has never spoken to me since I have been a patron of his salon. My experiences with all other staff members have been wonderful. Unfortunately, I find that I have been made to feel unappreciated and disrespected by management. Today, he didn't even have the courtesy of talking directly with me about my violation of his cancellation policy. I feel like I'm being punished, and I know that I am no longer welcome there. Also, I'm not in the habit of giving negative reviews. read more

I went to McClain at Metropolis Salon on a whim because I desperately needed my hair done and she did no disappoint! I am very picky with my hair and stylists so this was a breath of fresh air! Not to mention McClain was so sociable and bubbly. Genuinely felt like a friend I had known for her for years and made the time fly by! The complimentary mimosas and lattes certainly didn't hurt either! Reasonably priced and great environment. read more

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From the moment you walk in, it's top notch service. They use incredible products like Oribe. The ambiance, drink menu, and service makes you feel at home. Felicia is truly talented and is fun to talk to while you're getting your balayage, hair cut, etc. read more

I started my journey with Metropolis Salon about a year ago after trying several salons in the area that were not a great fit for me. I have very thick hair that I color red which can be a challenge for some stylists. I have been working with Nicole Rivera-Fox at Metropolis Salon and I have finally found my stylist! She understands how to cut my thick hair and has been willing to adventurous hair colors when I get bored of the same old color. I highly recommend this salon! read more

This place is amazing!! The staff is so nice and friendly. It is on the pricey side but well worth it. The environment is super welcoming and they were so helpful for me coming to a salon for my first time. I am coming regularly now, I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a new salon. read more

This is the best salon that I have ever been to. The atmosphere is clean and bright and they have complimentary wine, coffee, and seasonal cocktails. They have massage chairs in the shampoo room which made for a very relaxing experience. Nikita was wonderful and very informative; she walked me through her process, telling me what products she was using, having me feel my hair texture as we went along, and teaching me how to maximize my curl pattern. She even included a pamphlet when I left with a list of the products she used and in what order. And when I told her to leave my hair long, she listened!!! read more

This is my favorite salon in Columbia! I love that they offer snacks and drinks while I receive my service. I also love that I get a built in chair massage while my hair is washed! I came in not knowing anything about getting my hair done. Rebecca has walked me through getting highlights, layers, glazing and more! She knows exactly what to do every time and does an INCREDIBLE job! I don't trust my hair with anyone else now!! read more

I came to Metropolis to go from bleach blond back to my natural dark hair. I saw Karajean who did an amazing job every step of the way! She explained all my options, pricing, after care, etc. and helped me find the right shade. She also gave me an amazing hair cut! I feel so confident now and Karajean is so nice, professional, and talented. Also, the salon itself is beautiful and clean. I love the complimentary drinks that come with the service, and they even have chairs that massage you while you get shampooed! It's a relaxing experience all around. read more

I went in around april and may this year. I wanted to go a lighter blonde. I'm already mostly blonde just wanted a different tone and to redo my roots. I paid close to $400 and there was no difference in my hair at all. I also got a cut as I wanted some more layers. Again no difference in my hair. I don't recommend read more

I'm in town for training since I'm in the Army Reserves. I was a little hesitant going to any salon. But this one was amazing. From the greeting once I walked in to the service I received. Amazing! I just went in for a simple wash and blow dry. I was immediately served with wine and water. Taken to the wash room where the bowl was comfortable and the chair gave massages. Never seen that before but it exists! Kira was awesome! Very friendly and shared conversation without forcing herself. Definitely will be coming back whenever I'm in town again. read more

The beautiful salon looks super chic and fancy; I loved the trendy ambiance. Thankfully the prices were pretty reasonable, about $40 for a haircut. My daughter loved her stylish cut. A few weeks later, they actually mailed us a handwritten thank you note and offer for a discount for a referral. That was so thoughtful. I'll be taking that discount on my next cut, thank you! read more

Shay is the best stylist!!! She is extremely professional and loves to try fun things with my hair!!

Greg has cut and colored my hair since I moved to Columbia for grad school in 2017. The aesthetic he and his team have created and continue to refine each time I visit sets the standard. The staff is always pleasant and I am greeted so warmly whenever I am in for an appointment or to restock product. I love that I can sip on a mimosa if I'm in for an afternoon of pampering or share what's on my mind not only with my stylist, but the whole team. The shampooing experience I receive here has ruined me for any other salon I will ever go to when I can't get to Metropolis in Columbia. Greg has taken the time to learn and perfect not only how to wash hair but massage your scalp to the point of absolute relaxation/tranquility. I had Virgin hair and Greg turned me into a dimensional brunette with a layered cut, and I never feel more fabulous than I do leaving Metropolis Salon. The pop of blonde he gives the layers that frame my face are perfect and they enhance my eye color and complexion. If you are looking to be guided through a new hair journey from start to finish and trust your stylists, this is the place. I come with questions, some hair inspo, and full faith that my hair will be gorgeous. Each time I leave with my expectations far exceeded. read more

More expensive than DC or New York for the fastest Keratin I've had in my life. The stylists did a great job and were very nice people. As a first time customer who dropped nearly $400 including tip, I was dropped as soon as the stylist's next customer came in. While I do have very thick hair, I've done at least 10 keratin treatments all over the east coast in nice salons. This was the fastest and most expensive yet. Very disappointing since the receptionist and stylists started out nicely. Hair looks great but for the extrordinary high price and lack of customer service at the end I wouldn't come back. read more

They do a great job with my curly thick hair and bangs and I get compliments all the time. Also, massage chairs while you get your hair washed! Yes please! read more

First - I have NOT been serviced by this establishment. However, after calling multiple times hoping to speak with a person to schedule a visit, I just kept receiving a voicemail directing me to go online to make an appointment. I understand to save time and stress, businesses utilize online booking often. The unfortunate thing is you are REQUIRED to submit your credit card information to simply LOOK at the schedule. I received an email stating my credit card had been 'securely' stored on file with them, even though their appointment system showed ZERO availability for the services I requested. I received a pop up message saying nothing was available for the combination of services I wanted (balayage or full highlight + cut) and to call their phone number for more info!!! Even though no one answers and it sends straight to voicemail every time! So now my personal information is stored in your system and I don't even have a chance for an appointment in a reasonable time frame? Suggestion - only require a client's credit card AFTER an appointment has been chosen and they want to secure it. Seems a bit less shady. Obviously, I won't be patronizing this business anytime soon but I will be calling to have someone remove my information from your system. read more

I came here after my former hair stylist left town and all I can say is WOW! Houston took such good care of me. She fixed my "gone brassy" old highlights and made my hair look wonderful. For my first time working with her I was so impressed. Thanks Houston! I obviously can't go anywhere else for hair color now. read more

Wow love this place! Karajean did my hair and did an amazing job. She is so sweet with such a good heart. I'm so happy with my hair and gotten so many compliments today! read more

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Katie was absolutely AMAZING! She was so nice and so knowledgeable about everything I had questions on and even things I didn't even know i needed to know about. Im so impressed with the entire service and experience i received today i cannot wait to come back !! read more

We were in town for a family wedding. Houston did a fabulous job with my updo (half up, half down). She made sure she knew exactly what I wanted, and she did a great job!! I highly recommend her. She also noticed that my mother-in-law was not 100% happy with her blowout by another stylist, and promptly offered to fix it. The salon staff were all friendly and professional. read more

Metropolis Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This place is amazing!!! I went in with completely damaged hair because of a bad bleach job from another salon and came out with the color I wanted originally! They were nice and willing to take the time to correct what had been done wrong, and they even got me into an appointment last minute and all I had to do was get through the weekend! The staff is amazing and I highly recommend them, as well as the products that they sell! read more

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Let me start out by saying I have never wrote a review online because I've never been so upset that I wanted to write about it on the internet. However, I am extremely displeased with how my hair turned out after going to Metropolis salon. I got a Brazilian blowout, which I have had many times before from my New York salon. When my hair was done here, it looked great going out the door but after about 3 weeks my hair was back to its same texture as before. Other Brazilians have lasted me around 3 months as they are supposed to. To clarify, it is not that I have tons of long or thick hair either, I have thin, yet curly, shoulder length, never color treated hair. This is in no way worth 300$ of my money. The only reason I did not give one star is how sweet the lady I went to was. read more

Had my hair colored by Nichole and it was one of the best salon appointments I've had. My first appointment with Nichole was a haircut and during that appointment she answered questions I had about my hair color from another salon. I wasn't happy with the color job from the other salon and Nichole made sure she understood what I didn't like about it and told me her suggestions for correcting it. I took the plunge and booked the appointment with her and I am SO happy that I did! I joked with her that she is the hair whisperer and I meant it. I am so so happy with the results and feel like I've finally reached the destination on my hair journey. Thank you Nichole!! read more

Metropolis Salon - full highlights, shadow root, and color glaze - Hair Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Well, I went with a lot of expectations but they got deflated right at the reception when the receptionist rolled her eyes on me when I wondered why my postal address is needed when I have shared my email. I was also not offered anything to drink ..water at least? The website boasts of making the customer comfortable by offering a variety of drinks. The hair stylist thankfully was a nice lady but failed to impress me with her work. Overall, thumbs down. read more

My daughter and I lucked in to last-minute back-to-back appointments for shampoo, cut and blow dry services. Felicia had a cancellation and was our stylist. She was wonderful, gave advice on cuts and home styling, and was just overall a great person to have working on you! I love the ease of finding appointment times online and will def be scheduling my next appointment at this salon. read more

I've been multiple times to this salon, and now for the second time they canceled my color appointment too last minute for me to get another appointment anywhere else in town before the day I needed it done. This time was for a maternity photo shoot before my husband deploys, so not being able to get it done is truly disappointing to me. I work in the service industry so I know cancelations happen but to do it so last minute with no suitable alternative plans is just ... unprofessional. Great environment, nice stylists, but the business is lacking. read more

I was desperate for some hair revamping. Being that I'm not from here, I came across this salon and gave it a whirl. I'm so happy I did! My stylist was Morgan. Super sweet and ofcourse talented. She gave my hair that much needed love. I will be returning to see her in two weeks for my gloss ‍ love my hairrrrrr read more

Metropolis Salon - Hair Salons Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I went today for a last minute blow out for my formal. I was told over the phone I'd be working with a "level 1" stylist, and as the levels go up, the pricier it is. I didn't think much of since all I wanted was basically washed and styled hair. My hair stylist was very kind yet when it seemed time to wash my hair, my hair was barely touched or rinsed during the shampooing and conditioning stage! It was almost as if it was a hair stylist who doesn't like to touch hair. I have a lot of hair therefore when my head isn't throughly washed and scrubbed, there is just clumps and clumps of shampoo in my hair. My hair was dirtier then when I walked in and when I got home I immediately re washed it. Nothing personal a great atmosphere, I would just recommend the level 1 stylists practice washing hair throughly! read more