This week was hard in the world and hard at work and my nails were showin it so I decided to treat myself to a mani pedi. OCCO had great Yelp reviews and cool photos so I made an appointment there. What a total glam experience! Enjoyed a nice glass of Pinot Grigio in a relaxing setting while hanging out with fun, cool nail artist Malika. She did amazing work too, perfectly rounded nails displaying a vibrant color. Will definitely be back! read more

OCCO Luxury Spa and Salon - Mani Pedi - Skin Care Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

For a luxury salon, the experience left a lot to be desired. At a steep $45 price point for a gel overlay on natural nails, I was left with wonky, misshapen and not properly painted nails. The technician filed the edges of my nails AFTER curing with gel which chipped the corners of the manicure and exposes the manicure to further damage. After 5 coats of product, the gel looks runny and unevenly applied on the corners. I did get my nails serviced at 6pm, an hour before close, but I believe that should not have compromised the quality of the manicure. Overall not happy with the service received. Wish I could leave a better review. read more

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First time guest! Delightful experience. Incredible, mind blowing massage paired with an luxurious facial. Wow was I impressed. Columbia does not have many noteworthy spa locations so my fingers and toes were crossed for OCCO and they did not disappoint. All the staff I interacted with was really lovely. I had a less than 10 minute wait time for my services and the teams hand walked me between professional which was really lovely. They even carried my stuff, just that golden touch! I went on a Monday night, during the time of Covid. Highly recommend. Fantastic service and zero wait time. Both massage therapist and cosmetologist were not talkative and I was actually able to relax. Lovely little waiting room with treats and drinks. It was winter but it looks like they are mindful and provided lots of seasonal items as well. The pedicure/manicure area also looked lovely, even though I did not use this service. I would come back for it though. They have a card on file and it makes it so much easier at check out when all you want to do is relax and not have to dig in your purse. The only thing better would be if they would let you pay first before the service so you could just float out the front door. It really was a great time and I am a spa snob. I was just so thankful to have found this place. I'll be back, OCCO! read more

Excellent massage (Sean) and facial (Katie). Could not have asked for more. Friendly and helpful welcome and check out. Spa was immaculate as well. Enjoyed a granola bar on my way out. read more

Fantastic massage! My husband was in town for a conference, so I treated myself to a 90 minute massage. After a brief consultation with Sean, he got down to work. The tension he found and relieved in my shoulders has them still feeling great a week later. I live in the Northeast and I thought the price was a bargain. If I lived in the area, I would most definitely return on a regular basis. read more

Clean modern facility. Professional staff. Wide range of services. Left feeling pampered.

Had a fabulous massage by Brittany! It was deep tissue and she really got in there and worked out all the knots and aches. It was my first time going there but I'll definitely be back! read more

WOW! Nay is AMAZING with gels. She took her time, explained her technique, and really gave me confidence that she knew what she was doing, cared about my nail health, and was willing to adjust based on my comments. The line at the cuticle was SO beautiful and she got the shape perfect. The gel manicures are a little more expensive than competitors but the result I got is definitely worth it. I've had several ho hum manicures at other locations that left me feeling like I could have done it myself, but Nay took awesome care of me. I would 100% return and ask for her by name. Also - the salon is beautiful and they'll give you wine while you chill. read more

Very clean, upscale, and friendly. I called at the last minute for a brow wax and they were literally able to accommodate me in the 5 minutes it took me to get there. Excellent brow wax! read more

I've been to Occo years ago for a massage and had a great experience but haven't returned. I really wanted to get my brows done and wanted a professional and relaxing experience, so I booked here. I didn't know who to choose but Karla had availability for the time I needed. I waited for about 5 minutes and she came out to greet me. She did a wonderful job on my brows, they look natural. I'm looking forward to coming back again. The environment was very relaxing and calm; parking sucks though. read more

OCCO Luxury Spa and Salon - Upstairs lobby - Skin Care Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Pros: Latarsha did an amazing 30 minute massage. I've also had Nay do my nails. She was amazing as well. The stars are for them. They're great...truly! Cons: The place is a little dingy to me. The waiting area is not impressive. The pedicure bowls have green mildew around the edges. The bowls themselves are white...but dingy white. Just didn't give me a clean/sanitary feeling. The chairs are uncomfortable and don't have a massage feature. I probably won't be back just because I was looking for an upscale spa experience and this wasn't it. FYI...I'm not a picky person. I let a LOT slide before being bothered by things. read more

I'm new in town just looking for a new place for my beauty needs and this is just not what I was expecting. I'll continue my search.

Great full service salon located in The Vista...hair, nails, waxing, massage....all great! Beautifully decorated and very clean...and their technicians are qualified and polite. So glad I found them read more

My stylist did an amazing job on my hair. She's still fresh but nailed exactly what I wanted. She was a blast to talk with and gave me the best recommendations on my hair. read more

Omg, where do I begin what a great spa experience. Everyone was nice, friendly, and very professional! This place was super clean , a nice place for some rest and relaxation. Today we had a girls spa day. I couldn't have asked for such a great experience, everything was on point. I found this place online because I was looking for a nice spa for some R&R . I have found it , us girls really loved it here. Next time we need to get all spa services. I'm really excited to come back again. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking for some rest and relaxation! I didn't take any photos because I wanted to enjoy my day. But if you go to their website the pictures they have on there is true to what the spa really looks like. Thank you so much for the hospitality. I will be back for more R&R! read more

My husband and I booked an appointment for a couples massage for our 7th anniversary. When we showed up we were asked to put on masks while we were brought upstairs to a waiting area. My husband had a mask and put it on and I bought one to wear while we walked up the stairs to the waiting area. Once we were in the waiting area by ourselves I took mine off because we were alone and I have asthma and can't breathe well with a mask on. An employee walked by. She never offered us anything to drink or asked us how we were doing. She immediately said "you have to wear a mask in the building" and walked away. I picked up the mask and was opening it up to put it back on and she turned around and said "you have to have a mask on. You need to put it on." I told her that I was happy to wear it up the stairs but I had a medical condition that made me short of breath when I wore one and we were alone in the waiting room. She then asked me for proof or a medical note to which I replied "no, they don't give you a doctors note when they diagnose you with asthma." She said "then you're going to need to go to a different room. You have to wear a mask per the governors mandate" I explained to her again that I had a medical condition and people with respiratory medical conditions are not required by any law to wear them. She brought us to a smaller room and rudely whipped the curtain closed like we were lepers. Then she stood outside the curtain and talked about us like we couldn't hear her. The massages were fine and the massage therapists were very understanding about why I was so upset, because at this point I was in tears. But, it was the most stressful experience that I have EVER had. I will NEVER go back to Occo and I will suggest to anyone that asks that they avoid this place. Extremely disappointed. I understand the mask ordinance and we were even willing to follow it when we were in places with people around, but we were early for our appointment to make sure we had time to fill paperwork, we were in a room by ourselves and it's unreasonable to ask someone with a respiratory condition to sit there for a half an hour with a mask on. read more

Travelled to Columbia for the weekend and wanted to spoil myself! Well best 2 hours! Had a facial with Kaitlyn and was so relaxing I fell asleep! Woke to best feeling face Then the massage. Well I get massages often and Sean Brant was INCREDIBLE!! If it wasn't such a drive I'd come weekly. I have lots of stress and my back is very tight and lots of knots. After the CBD massage I felt AMAZING! Sean is a magician with his technique! The actual Spa was very nice and trendy. HIGHLY recommend! read more

I enjoyed chatting with the hairstylist, also from Iowa, when I got my hair done, and I was happy with my hairstyle. I did not enjoy getting my nails done, as I had an allergic reaction to the lotion with almonds during my pedicure, and during my manicure, the manicurist (same person who did my pedicure) was busy chatting with a fellow manicurist as they ignored their customers. When I tried casually chatting with her, she told me to "please stop" and returned to chatting with the other manicurist. read more

Allison was great! I had a lash lift and tint for 75. Sorry for the terrible pic!she answered all of my questions and respected my requests! I am beyond satisfied with the results! read more

OCCO Luxury Spa and Salon - Skin Care Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Trinessa did my nails the last time I went back... And she is FABULOUS! Very nice and fun to talk to. I will definitely be requesting her from now on, and I suggest you do the same if you're reading this review. I also love how friendly all of the staff is. Best spa in town. read more

OCCO Luxury Spa and Salon - Upstairs waiting area - Skin Care Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Took my daughter for a "Relaxing manicure and pedicure". It was fine, but nothing special. And certainly not worth $115 plus tip. She wasn't even offered a glass of water. I'm not sure why this salon is named "luxury". There is really nothing luxurious about the experience. I was in the waiting area for an hour and a half and not one employee acknowledged me. This place is fine, just average. read more

What a wonderful and professional staff at Occo! Everyone is welcoming and very knowledgeable! Had a fantastic facial with Taylor! She had me glowing! Had a pedicure with Diamond it was amazing she is awesome! read more

I got a pedicure. The basic one is $32. It is in downtown by the publix on Gervais. They gave me rosé wine. They weren't prompt for my appointment but I don't really care. It looks nice inside. I haven't tried the other services but they can do hair too. read more

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First time customer and already ready to come back! Taylor did my facial and made me feel like I was glowing! Esther did an amazing job on my nails! Thank you so much! read more

I have been several times to this salon and I was very disappointed with my recent services. I had a pedicure and facial scheduled and arrived 20 mins ahead of appointment. I then had to wait 20 mins past my appointment time because my tech didn't realize I was there. I checked in at the desk and instead watched my tech and front desk desk chit chat in front of me. This was after there seemed to be confusion about my appointment. Ex. What's your name? Who are you seeing? What services are you having? Almost like they weren't expecting me. (I didn't realize who my tech was or I would have mentioned something, however If staff is noticing me twiddling my thumbs for 40 mins id expect someone to check to see what's going on). My pedicure as just okay, my tech had to get someone else to paint my toes because she couldn't get the paint to stop clumping. I was then late getting the facial started and felt rushed with wet toes. I did feel like my facial was professional and was the saving grace but overall was not a relaxing environment. I drove 25 mins to come here and greeted with confusion and lackluster service. read more

My son gave me a "devine spa" pkg as a gift, which includes a 60 min massage, a 60 min facial and a mani/pedi. It is a 3 hour treatment. On the day of my appt. I was feeling under the weather and called to reschedule. I was told that it would cost an additional 50% to reschedule. The pkg orig cost $200, so that would have cost an additional $100. Needless to say, I didnt reschedule. When I arrived I was given a face shield and told I would need to wear it when I came back for the mani/pedi. The massage from Latasha was amazing. She was kind and I felt totally relaxed when she was finished. I was brought back to a little waiting area and waited for 20 mins. The waiting room was freezing. I dont think they have heaters in the back of the building. A girl came in and said she would be doing my facial, but didnt give her name, I was led to another room. It was also freezing in there. Again while waiting for the girl to return to the room, I received a phone call. I had been on the phone for about 5 min, when the girl returned. I motioned that I was on a call. She came back about 3 min later and began the facial. It was a very quick and she left the room very quickly after the treatment. I looked at the time and noticed it had only been a half hour facial rather than an hour. I asked the girl at the front desk why my facial had only been a half hour. She abruptly told me to put on a mask, I told her I could not wear one, she again insisted I put one on. I asked to speak to the manager. She said she was on her way and would be there in 5 min. and told me to put a mask on or leave. I said I would wear the face shield and do the mani/pedi. She said the person doing it was with another client. So I waited outside the building for another 35 min. Then a young girl aggressively approached me and asked what the problem was. I told her I was asking why the facial was only a half hour. She said it was because I was on the phone and used the time. I showed her the call log and pointed out that it was an 8 min call taken before the girl arrived in the room. She told me I was also not wearing a mask and they will deny me service if I dont wear it. Haa, how can I wear a mask when getting a facial? She said they would charge my son the ala carte price and told me to leave. I asked if she was going to charge for the whole hour facial or half hour. She said she was charging for the full hour. I said I thought this was a terrible experience and asked if she would just charge for half hour. She told me to leave and called the police. When they arrived she told them to charge me with trespassing. He asked why and she said that I was disobeying the Governors mask mandate. He told her it was not a mandate and that if it was a salon guideline, she would have to have signs posted. I have never been treated with such disrespect for asking a question. After doing some research, the blonde that said she was the manager, isnt even the manager. I am posting this part after reading the multiple lies from Andrea, in her response. Very nice writing Andrea. This is absolutely not the tone or manner with which you communicated with me while at the salon. I will address your first lie, at no point in time did I harrass or even speak to your other clients. Im not clear on your perception of belligerence but I will assume handling questions or providing quality customer service is above your scope and ability. I will agree that calling you plump was not necessary and I apologize. Perhaps you should have told me your name when I asked you, and then I could have refered to you by name. Next, I told your front desk girl I wasnt feeling well before she informed me of the cancellation fees. But, how odd it is, that you would allow me, after admitting to feeling ill, to be in a room in close proximity with your facial masseuse without a mask. Doesnt really make sense. But then again you all only seem to be concerned with the dollars coming in. I will also pin the governors ordinance regarding face masks. I am not required to wear one and you do not have the legal authority to enforce that I do. The police never once threatened to arrest me, nor did they threaten to forcibly remove me. Perhaps you are familiar with libel. I would advise you to stop these blatant lies or I will sue you for libel. I will provide the incident report if that helps remind you of what really happened. Here is the governors face mask ordinance. I would advise that you educate yourself a bit more, before telling me and the police, that masks are a mandate and everyone must wear them. The order is (section B) while in government facilities. Section A applies to all other facilities, such as yours, and is NOT an order or mandate. Section C is where some of us are exempted. read more

OCCO Luxury Spa and Salon - Skin Care Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I'm very particular about my eyebrows so when getting my eyebrows done in Columbia for the first time I was nervous how they would turn out. But this was by far the best wax I've ever gotten! Lea was amazing and listened to what I wanted and delivered! Occo has the cutest interior and the friendliest staff! Definitely coming back so I can try out their other services read more

This establishment recently changed management and it definitely shows. They lost a number of their best nail technicians and have hired a few that are less than stellar. I used to visit this place a lot but after my last experience -- I will pass. I did not appreciate the attitude of my nail technician. I felt that she paid little attention to providing good and thorough service. The foot spa that accompanied the pedicure was a half-hearted effort. She almost forgot steps in the service (yes - I know the steps because I had been a loyal customer who actually came here almost every two weeks at one point). At the end of the visit, I could see that my nails were poorly done. The top coat was applied too thickly that when it started drying, it began to pucker at the edges. The topcoat also didn't cover the entirety of each nail. In fairness, there are other nail technicians there who are pretty good...however things just don't feel quite the same. The atmosphere is different. The general vibe is different. I think I will be doing my own nails from now on until I find another place I really like. read more

My client gave me a gift certificate to OCCO and I redeemed it today. My hands and feet are very pleased with the manicure and pedicure treatment. I used the online scheduling to book the appointment which I loved! Simple and quick, booked last night at my convenience. Parking was around back and easy. The space was well lit and decorated. The lady who helped me and cashed me out at the end was kind and on-it. I could see her behind the scenes taking calls, folding towels and just being productive. The woman who did my nails was chatty when I chatted and quiet when I was which I liked very much. Only a couple of constructive thoughts: 1) you can smell the food from the staff break room and it didn't smell good. I don't really blame them though, people have to eat. 2) I couldn't see or reach the top shelf of nail polish because I'm 5-2. I picked from the bottom rows :) I would recommend them and I plan to return! read more

From blowouts to massages to waxing and mani pedis OCCO has it all!! They have a great space that is truly an urban oasis. They use wonderful products and I love coming here for a quick brow wax or a whole day of relaxation. And an OCCO gift card is definitely one of the best gifts you can give someone. If you are looking to be pampered in any way OCCO is the best :) read more

This is the only place you should go to for spa services or manicures. There are a lot of mediocore places in Columbia but this is not one of them. Clean, beautiful, quiet and exceptionally decorated. I love this place. I find that Tiffany and Traneace are incredible manicurists. Traneace is my go to girl, but Tiffany did a wonderful job when Traneace had to cancel. You won't find a better manicurist than Traneace. She does a thourough and detail job on the cuticles. She's fabulous. I've had some wonderful massages from Jen. and she's the sweetest girl in the whole world! She really does make the entire experience more enjoyable. I did have a brazillian and for hard wax it was typical. Although I felt my estatician could have been a little too rough, it was still a good job. You can always find a nice selection of Voluspa candles and home fragrances and I dig that! Ellen, you've managed to help bring luxury into Columbia! Professional staff and great service. I miss you all at OCCO! Thanks for always being a guaranteed place of tranquility and excellence. read more

First time experience and I LOVED It. I wanted to start pampering myself due to all my recent stress and started with a facial. I was pleasantly surprised upon seeing Occo Skin Studio as I was driving up and more pleased when I saw how beautifully decorated and relaxing it was inside. Location: located in the Vista on the corner of Pulaski street. Across from Publix. Parking: limited (and if you're new to the area SN - you may have to pay for onstreet parking if the lot is full). They have about 8 reserved parking spots behind the location. Interior: I loved the way the space was decorated. Actually envious of whoever decorated it because I would love to be able to design my own place that way. The studio is 2 levels. Upon entering on the lower level you will see the side wall is dedicated to getting you pedicures and they have (i think it was) 6 booths to sit in and get your feet specially taken care of. The middle section was for the manicures and the opposite wall full of nail polish. I was promptly greeted and seated in the waiting lounge until my esthetician was ready for me. The lounge was very posh. A vanity offered snacks and the area had magazines to pass the time. Meghan provided my facial. She was very thorough. I suffer from acne so I had the acne facial. The room is very nice and dim lighting and soothing music makes it easier to get comfortable. She started by looking at my skin under the bright light and then my exfoliating and cleaning my skin. Next a steamer (heated air of some sorts) was placed over my face for about 5 mins to open the pores. Then she cleaned and scrubbed again. Next, was extraction (which I imagined to be painful but was that bad, felt a little pressure in more sensitive areas ie nose and cheeks). The painful part was the application of salicylic acid to the acne areas. OMG fire on my face within 2.5 mins ( she stated it should stay on for up to 4 mins). IF you're unffamiliar with this - salicylic acid when used in a professional setting is used as a peel to even skin tone and it's ideal for acne, hyperpigmentation, and to reduce and unclog pores. After rinsing that off, a enzyme was applied with a fan brush - welcome to burning/tingling sensation, but not as bad as the salicylic acid. This is done to promote cell renewal. Rinsed off and my face was gently washed. Finally, a soothing mask was applied. While relaxing for another 15 mins an upper body massage was given ( this wasn't mentioned on the website so I was pleasantly surprised). She gave a good deep massage to my arms, upper back, neck, hands, and scalp. Then it was over. I was so relaxed that I could barely hold my head up afterwards. Would definitely go again and highly recommend for a great spa day!!! read more

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Every time I come, I leave super relaxed and calm. They do an amazing job of making the atmosphere calm and relaxing. You can come to get away from reality for 30 minutes. They're always very nice, and I've never had a problem when I go. Honestly they're in the top three spa places in Columbia to go to. read more

My sister and I came today for our birthday and everyone was so nice and helpful! I feel so relaxed and can't wait to come back soon! Kristin and Taylor made my visit perfect! read more

I had an amazing experience here! Taylor W. made my eyebrows look brand new and she gave me a great glow with their spray tans afterwards! She was very professional and kept her interest on me! I have already booked my second appointment with her and I plan on coming back each week to do so! I'd advise anybody to go to her for their eyebrows, facials, spray tans, etc.! read more

I did not think angels were amongst us here on earth before I got a massage from Keisha. WOW!!!

I have gone here for several years and have never had a bad experience. I have used their hair, nails and waxing services and have nothing but great things to say about the service at OCCO. Worth the money and the trip hands down. read more

I've been to several spas but OCCO is by far my favorite! The decor is so pretty and it's so cozy and relaxing! Molly gives amazing facials and listens to your concerns! Would highly recommend read more

Never disappointed. Top class service. I have been there for multiple facials and hair cuts. High Quality work and efficient staff

Overall staff vibe was pretty snooty. There was a miscommunication about my booking, which really wasn't a big deal. Except that it was met with "you could try the salon down the street?" I came here a couple years ago for a full spa day: manicure, pedicure, facial, massage. It was amazing. Today, for a mani/pedi? Very different, and a disappointing vibe, overall. To be fair, my nails do look lovely. read more