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The Glow Factory
The Glow Factory

The Glow Factory

Hair salon in Columbia, SC

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (195 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab)

The Glow Factory combines waxing, hair, skincare and lash services under one roof. The salon says it was one of the first beauty studios in Columbia to offer that combination, and it describes itself as the city's premier beauty studio and the number one salon there. Those are the salon's own claims rather than independent rankings.

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The Glow Factory combines waxing, hair, skincare and lash services under one roof. The salon says it was one of the first beauty studios in Columbia to offer that combination, and it describes itself as the city's premier beauty studio and the number one salon there. Those are the salon's own claims rather than independent rankings.

The salon names loc services as its main specialty. Its loc work covers starter locs, retwists and styling, microlocs, interlock retightening, butterfly extensions, loc extensions, loc detox, repair, coloring and regrowth and maintenance. Hair services also include coloring, keratin treatments, relaxers, hair regrowth treatment, Brazilian blowouts and a straightening option that uses keratin rather than a traditional relaxer. The salon says it works with natural hair of all textures, including thick, dense and textured hair.

Facials range from acne, anti-aging and brightening treatments to Hydrafacial, microdermabrasion, oxygen facial, dermaplaning and chemical peel options. Waxing covers the face, arms, legs, underarms, chest, back and stomach, along with Brazilian waxing and sugaring. Returning Brazilian clients can book a three-week service. A one-hour Premium Brazilian plus Vajacial is offered as a skin treatment.

Permanent hair reduction is offered both as laser hair removal and as a non-laser option. Either can be booked alongside waxing of the Brazilian, underarm, leg, chest, full face or upper lip or chin area. The laser hair removal page states the treatment gives a 50% to 95% reduction in hair growth, with finer and softer regrowth.

Walk-ins are accepted from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and same-day appointments are offered subject to availability. Advance booking is recommended. The Total Glow Transformation Pass, priced at $250 and valid for one month, bundles a Circadia Luxe facial, a Brazilian wax with underarm wax, and a shampoo and blow-dry. Gift cards can be bought online as eGIFT cards.

The business holds WBENC certification as a Women's Business Enterprise, as stated on its About page. The salon describes its team as highly trained and says it uses top-grade brands for lash extensions while keeping high hygiene standards.

The salon's focus is on clean work, consistent results and a visit that makes clients want to return. Loc care centers on clean, precise parts, scalp health and lightweight products that help prevent buildup.

The salon describes its setting as clean and relaxing.

Specials & promotions

  • Total Glow Transformation Pass for $250

    $250

    Valid for one month

    On their website as of Nov 1, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Facial treatments that include Glow Luxe, a chemical peel facial, an exfoliating facial and a microdermabrasion facial.

  • Facial Glow Luxe Price at booking
  • Facial The Chemical Peel Price at booking
  • Facial The Exfoliating Price at booking
  • Facial The Microdermabrasion Price at booking
  • Acne Facial Price at booking
  • Anti-Aging Facial Price at booking
  • Brightening Facial Price at booking
  • Chemical Peels Price at booking
  • Dermaplaning Price at booking
  • Facials Price at booking
  • Hydrafacial Price at booking
  • Microdermabrasion Price at booking
  • Oxygen Facial Price at booking
  • Signature Facial Price at booking

Brow enhancement services.

  • Brow Enhancements Price at booking
  • Brow Wax & Shaping Price at booking
  • Lashes Clusters Price at booking
  • Lashes Fill Price at booking
  • Lashes Removal Price at booking
  • Microblading Price at booking
  • Premium Classic Lashes Price at booking
  • Premium Enhanced Lashes Price at booking
  • Semi-Permanent Brow Enhancements Price at booking
  • Student Brow Wax & Shaping Price at booking

Microblading, microshading, combination brows, and brow waxing and shaping.

  • Combination Brows Price at booking
  • Microshading Price at booking

Three consultation options: a 30-minute beauty consultation, a one-hour business consultation, and a 45-minute grand beauty consultation.

  • Glow Beauty Consultation Price at booking
  • Golden Dream Consultation Price at booking
  • Grand Beauty Consultation Price at booking

A general consultation listing.

  • Consults Price at booking

Detailed brow waxing and shaping, a student brow service, lash clusters, fills and removal, classic and enhanced lash extensions, microblading and semi-permanent brow enhancements.

  • Eyelash Extensions Price at booking

Loc services including starter locs, micro starter installs, retwists and styling, interlock retightening, butterfly extensions and a gold-standard retwist and style.

  • Gold Standard Retwist & Style Locs Price at booking
  • Locs Butterfly Extensions Price at booking
  • Locs Interlock Retighten Price at booking
  • Locs Retwist & Style Price at booking
  • Locs Starter Install (Micro) Price at booking
  • Loc Extensions Price at booking
  • Locs Price at booking
  • Microlocs Price at booking
  • Natural Hair and locs Price at booking
  • Retwist and Style Price at booking
  • Starter Locs Price at booking

Full coloring, partial coloring, hair coloring and highlights and lowlights.

  • Full Coloring Price at booking
  • Hair Coloring Price at booking
  • Highlights & Lowlights Price at booking
  • Partial Coloring Price at booking

Full-service salon styling, including blowouts, braids, relaxers, retwists, tape-ins and sew-ins.

  • Full-Service Salon Price at booking

Keratin treatments, relaxer service, hair regrowth treatment and Brazilian blowouts.

  • Hair Regrowth Treatment Price at booking
  • Keratin Treatment Price at booking
  • Relaxer Service Price at booking

Natural hair services such as Master Silk Press, Marcel, natural hair styling, hair straightening with keratin, and Brazilian blowouts.

  • Brazilian Blowouts Price at booking
  • Hair Straightening Price at booking
  • Keratin Treatments Price at booking
  • Marcel Price at booking
  • Master Silk Press Price at booking
  • Natural Hair Price at booking
  • Natural Hair Styling Price at booking

A non-laser option for permanent hair reduction.

  • Non-Laser Hair Removal Price at booking

The Total Glow Transformation Pass, priced at $250 and valid for one month.

  • The Total Glow Transformation Pass $250

Laser hair removal and non-laser permanent hair reduction, with options to pair either with waxing of several body areas.

  • Laser hair removal Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction + Brazilian + Wax Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction + Chest Wax Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction + Full Face Wax Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction + Leg Wax Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction + Underarm Wax Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction + Upper Lip or Chin Wax Price at booking

Waxing for the face, arms, legs, underarms, chest, back, stomach and Brazilian area, plus sugaring and Vajacial-based skin treatments.

  • Both Arm Waxing Price at booking
  • Brazilian Sugaring Price at booking
  • Brazilian Waxing for Returning Clients (3 Weeks) Price at booking
  • Female Bikini Waxing Price at booking
  • Female Brazilian Waxing Price at booking
  • Full Back Waxing Price at booking
  • Full Body Waxing Price at booking
  • Full Chest Waxing Price at booking
  • Full Legs Waxing Price at booking
  • Male Brazilian Waxing Price at booking
  • Premium Brazilian +Vajacial Price at booking
  • Underarms Waxing Price at booking
  • Waxing Brazilian+ Under Arm Price at booking
  • Waxing Cheeks or Chin Price at booking
  • Waxing Chin or Neck Price at booking
  • Waxing Full Face Price at booking
  • Waxing Full Stomach Price at booking
  • Waxing Half Arms Price at booking
  • Waxing Half Legs or Lower Price at booking
  • Waxing Half Stomach Price at booking
  • Waxing Inner Thigh Price at booking
  • Waxing Sideburns Price at booking
  • Waxing Upper Lip or Nose Price at booking
  • Body waxing Price at booking
  • Brazilian Waxing Price at booking
  • Facial waxing Price at booking
  • Glow Experience Price at booking
  • Permanent Hair Reduction Price at booking
  • Waxing Price at booking

A skincare grouping that includes the advanced facial menu.

  • Advanced Facials Price at booking

Photos

  • Sleek, wavy dark hairstyle shown on a mannequin against a white background
  • Before and after underarm waxing results on a client
  • Before and after photos of skin and facial hair reduction results on clients
  • Woman with straightened, sleek brown hair on white background
  • Woman with blonde balayage highlights and soft waves
  • Back view of client's locs being installed or maintained
  • Model with eyes closed receiving facial, Circadia mandelic gel held above her face

Meet the team

Their website doesn't list the team, so we don't either.

Highlights
  • Hair, skin, waxing, brow and lash services in one studio
  • Loc services, which the salon names as its main specialty
  • Laser and non-laser permanent hair reduction, with waxing options
  • The Total Glow Transformation Pass at $250, valid for one month
  • Walk-ins from 9:00am to 6:00pm, with same-day appointments subject to availability
  • WBENC-certified Women's Business Enterprise
Good for
  • walk-ins
  • returning waxing clients
  • natural hair of all textures
  • locs and loc maintenance
  • brow shaping and microblading
  • lash extension clients
  • gift buyers
  • clients who want several services in one visit
Treats
  • unwanted hair
  • ingrown hairs
  • acne
  • anti-aging
  • brightening
  • hair regrowth
  • scalp health
  • brow shaping
  • lash length and fullness
  • loc buildup
Techniques
  • sugaring
  • Brazilian waxing
  • laser hair removal
  • non-laser permanent hair reduction
  • Glow Experience waxing
  • microblading
  • microshading
  • semi-permanent brow enhancements
  • classic and enhanced lash extensions
  • lash clusters

Products & treatments

  • Keratin Obsessed, listed at $16.00 in the online shop
  • Haircare line with shampoo, conditioner, serums and a keratin travel duo
  • Skincare line with cleansing gels, a milk cleanser, a honey cleanser and a regimen kit
  • Body hair remover and growth inhibitor, listed at $85.00 for female body and $95.00 for male beard
  • Retail products listed from $16.00 to $152.00 on the home page

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