Metropolis Salon and Dry Bar

I recently went to Metropolis Salon & Dry Bar for the first time to get a blow out, and it was disappointing. First off, I asked that she not use a lot of product in my hair because I have an oily scalp, and, since I want to get more than one day out of my blowout, it helps if there is not a lot of product as I’ve found that that tends to weigh it down and make it even greasier on day two. I especially don’t really want anything that is applied directly to the roots of my hair i.e. mousse. It still seemed to me like she put a pretty good bit of product in there. Mousse, heat protectant, hair spray, a dry finishing oil, and dry shampoo. Honestly, I think it all would have been okay without the mousse and finishing oil. But I woke up with a greasy mess the next day that no amount of dry shampoo could salvage and I had to wash it. Secondly, I said I like loose waves and prefer to keep my ends straight. I told her I usually wand my hair with a 1 ½″ wand and then straighten the ends. She used a teeny tiny curling iron… (like ½″?) on the bottom of my hair so that it was flat on the top and in tight spirals on the bottom all the way to the ends. As in actually the exact opposite of what I asked for. I asked her if we could please straighten the ends out because I prefer not to have them curled and she blew them out a little with the hair dryer which did help but still did not really achieve the end result I had been hoping for. After all this I ended up just going home and curling it myself with my curling wand. To be fair, the blow dry itself was not bad at all. My main issues were with the styling and the type and amount of products used. Bottom line, paying $ 40 for a blow out that I didn’t love and could only get a single day out of absolutely was not worth it for me. I would not go back. It was just all extremely disappointing because I had high hopes and had been looking forward to my appointment and, for me personally, Metropolis did not deliver.

I regularly use Erin for a men’s cut ($ 23). Excellent value at this price and Erin’s a great stylist!

I can’t say enough great things about this salon! The stylists pay attention to what you want and they absolutely deliver! Nicole was fantastic and gave me an amazing haircut that exceeded my expectations! Will recommend to every friend!

They messed up my hair, it’s asymmetrical! how does that even happen. I went to someone else to have it fixed (i.e it was so bad that I didn’t want to go back there and ask them to fix it for free, I rather paid for it) and she was stunned, she said ‘did a friend cut it for you?’. I don’t want to mention the stylist by name, but unless you get a recommendation from someone, I wouldn’t walk into this place blind.

I enjoyed my first Metropolis experience this past Saturday with stylist Amy. This was the first time I ever went to the salon for a blowout, and I was pleased with the results. I thought the price was pretty good. If you are someone who gets regular blowouts, you may want to look into their package deals. What I really liked about my stylist is that she took the time to get to know me and find out what I’m looking for in terms of hair care and my beauty routine. I really liked a lot of the suggestions Amy made, and I will definitely be back in a few months for a cut and color. Other pluses of this salon: ample parking (both on the street and in the garage across the street), cleanliness, friendliness, and most of all timeliness. I’m used to most salons being behind schedule and this one took me right on time.

For the past three years I have driven back and forth between home and school to see my hairdresser. It is quite nerve racking to find a new stylist and trust them with your hair, but Taylor did an outstanding job. We had a bit of miscommunication in the beginning but after emailing the salon with my concerns she got me right back in within a few days and addressed my concerns and fixed my hair free of charge. The customer service was outstanding and I will definitely be returning!

This is by far the best salon in Columbia. Can’t say enough good things about Greg, the owner, and Amy, who normally does my hair. I have not had my hair done by any of the other stylists, but i can’t imagine they would be anything less! This salon is the right price point for the quality of work– which is outstanding. I’m moving and am quite sad to have to find a new salon. HIGHLY recommend!

Metropolis is one of those rare local business where the service and attention to detail (products, service, attitude) far exceed even your highest expectations. Couldn’t be happier with them and whole heartedly recommend them to anyone within ear ( Unilocal) shot!

I went here for a quick blow out on a Friday afternoon. The interior decorations are really cute and it has a really fun atmosphere. I just wasn’t impressed by the blow out. It looked exactly the same like when I do my own hair at home, so I was disappointed. The stylist was really nice and friendly. I used to go to a blow out bar in Georgetown (outside of Washington DC) and I loved the way my hair looked every time, perhaps I was just expecting too much.

I live in San Diego and was in charge of finding a place to do the bridal party’s hair and makeup the morning of the wedding. Metrolpolis opened early to host our bridal party the morning of the wedding. They provided awesome blow outs and makeup and everyone just loved how they looked that day. Greg is so nice and the staff is skilled and so kind. I booked Metropolis based on their Unilocal reviews, and can say that their great Unilocal reviews are well-​deserved. Thank you, Metropolis!

I love Metropolis! Greg does amazing hair and his knowledge of hair, color, styling, and products is invaluable. I love getting blow outs here, too. The staff is A+ and they know their product lines and what style and product will make your hair look its best! I highly recommend this amazing salon!

I have gone to Greg for years, and he is incredibly knowledgable and is very talented. The place is very hip and beautiful. I went to Ashley today, and she did a wonderful job. I definitely recommend this place to anyone!

So I’m the girl who didn’t even know what a blow out was before coming in here. I’m as low maintenance and no frills as can be, but decided to come in for my first ever real foil highlights and I am SO glad I did. Kathryn was wonderful and the perfect stylist for me. She didn’t scold me like some other hair places have for not getting my hair cut or styled more often, but was just very natural and helpful as we discussed the color and style I was looking for. The end result was exactly what I was hoping for, and I could not be more pleased. I felt so relaxed, and she even offered me water when I came in, reading materials, etc, so it was much better than previous salon experiences (I’ve had some real horror stories). I will definitely return and I’m so glad they have chosen a location that’s so close to my office. Love the interior of their business as well, the exposed brick really gives it a unique look.

Very rarely do I write a review but I would be remiss if I didn’t write one about my hair salon, Metropolis Salon and Dry Bar. Metropolis not only provides the highest quality hair styling, coloring and blow outs but it embodies all that a top notch small business should — the very best in customer service. Just walking into the salon makes me happy. Great stylists, expert service (my hair has never looked better) and an amazing salon. What more does a girl need?

I absolutely love Metropolis and wouldn’t change it for the world!!! Greg and his staff are absolutely so friendly and are the best experts in hair!!! Kathryn is my normal hair guru and stylist and she is hands down the best and I always feel like it is a hangout that in the end makes me feel like a superstar. This is the only place I would ever go to get my hair done and more than highly recommend it!!!

I got fantastic service at this salon. The owner, Greg, gave me the best color I’ve ever had, and Kathryn’s blowout looked great for three days. The décor is sleek, stylish, and comfortable all at the same time. Superior client service, easy parking, and you’ll feel as amazing as you look when you leave!