I had a great experience at colonial aesthetics. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff is warm…read moreand professional. Leah provided a wonderful faciall! She was knowledgable about product and had great advice to help me achieve my skincare goals. It was a delight to find such a gem in Sumter. Don't waste time in the drugstore trying a million different product, go straight to the professionals at colonial aesthetics!

From the owner: Healthy skin is serious business! Our goal is to protect your skin so it reflects your radiant…read moreinner beauty. Colonial Aesthetics is a full service skin care facility, dedicated to enhancing our clients' sense of well-being. If you are seeking to look and feel healthier, younger, needing more energy, and want to take an active role in maintaining your overall health and appearance, you are in the right place.

Best brow waxing I have ever had. Staff is very professional and educated. Friendliest, sweetest…read moreladies to talk to. They make you feel very welcomed, relaxed and my brows have never looked better. The waxing lasts way longer than other salons. Have had my second visit and can't wait to return !!! The Beauty Lash Bar and Bris incredible. So thankful to have such a gem in Sumter, SC.

I had April do my lash extensions for the first time. For our two hour session, she not only made…read moresure I was comfortable the whole time, but ensured all my questions were answered and gave me all maintenance information I needed. SHE IS SO FUNNY!! The two hours I had with her flew by with the interesting and hilarious conversations we had. The best part? I got what I paid for. My lashes look MFCKIN AMAZING and I'll be booking with her again to have a great experience and end result! (I did use a filter for my photo because my skin is shit but it really does show her work!)

I love Golden Nails. There are tons of choices in Sumter but this is the place I keep coming back…read moreto. Very friendly, great service and to die for pedis!

If you want to be rushed out the door and over charged when it comes to paying welp this is the…read moreplace for you... they will rush through your service like no other and gladly take your money regardless on how the work looks and is done & watch you like a hog to see how much you'll tip them. It's just rude and just takes away from the salon experience!!! You go to be pampered not rushed !!! Just. Horrible over all experience!!!

The owner of the nail shop, Linda, was going to do my nails. I asked for SNS dip powder with a tip…read more(fake nail). Linda glued the fake nails onto my real nail, cut them, and when I told her I didn't like the shape, she then got an attitude and RIPPED the fake nails off. This caused my REAL nails to tear underneath. It gets worse... After this, Linda proceeded to tell me that she refused to do my nails. So I left her nail salon with torn nails and without being serviced. HORRIBLE customer service and I will not be going back. I've never had a nail technician be so careless with the health of real nails or be so unprofessional as to refuse service because she did not want to fix the damage she had done.

There are better places. Aforementioned, they could use…read moresome sprucing up. My massage chair hardly worked. It's was a rushed pedicure. I did get thorough callous removal but only a simple lotion rub in, not really a massage and only one coat of polish. And no clean up of any excess polish. They moved on to the next costumer. No foot dryer either. I can't recommend this place. 3 stars

I am 22 and had my first ever massage with Dawn Hurley and it most certainly won't be my last! I…read morecame in with muscle tightness stemming from my hyper-mobility and bad posture and I left feeling like I had a new body. Dawn heard my concerns and addressed them by confirming where my muscle tightness was and focusing on those areas with a mix of heavy and light massage. There was one point where I had extreme tightness in my upper back and Dawn massaged some muscle up there and I felt it loosen the entire way down to my butt; I have never experienced a relief/release like that. I can honestly say that this massage experience changed my life as I will be seeking out that same relief from anything and everything. The atmosphere is also unmatched, cozy rooms with comfy sheets and blankets and fans to keep you at a comfortable temperature. Plus, it all ends with a heavenly head massage. 1000/10 experience, pleaseee go visit Dawn to start your day off with rejuvenated muscles!

Yes. That actually strengthens the review because it raises a fair question about why you were…read moreassigned to Shenekwa when the spa apparently identifies Kirstie with that specialty. I'd word it as a question rather than claiming anything about their staffing decisions: I booked a lymphatic drainage massage yesterday, and unfortunately, this was one of the worst day-spa experiences I've had. I've been to plenty of spas and have had lymphatic massage before, so I had a reasonable expectation of what this service should be. What makes this especially disappointing is that I explained to my therapist, Shenekwa, that my doctor specifically recommended lymphatic drainage massage to help my body decongest. I explained that this was an important massage for me and that I needed someone experienced and knowledgeable in lymphatic drainage. I specifically asked Shenekwa whether she had performed lymphatic drainage massages before and about her experience with them. She told me that she has several clients she performs them on. After experiencing the service and listening to her responses when I asked questions about lymphatic drainage, I personally find that very difficult to believe. She would give me answers, but they were vague and unhelpful and did not demonstrate the level of knowledge I would expect from someone regularly performing this specialized service. The massage itself was equally disappointing. She used a cheap-feeling aloe vera gel and didn't even have enough product to complete my massage. She actually ran out during the service and continued rubbing and massaging areas of my skin DRY. It was uncomfortable and completely unacceptable for a professional spa service. The lymphatic drainage technique and sequence also did not resemble what I have previously experienced with this type of massage. The entire service felt low-effort and as though very little care was being put into it. I actually felt worse when I left than I did when I arrived. What makes this even more frustrating is that, according to the spa's own website, Kirstie is listed as specializing in lymphatic massage. If the spa has a therapist who specifically specializes in the service I booked, why wasn't I scheduled with her? Especially when I made it clear that this massage was recommended by my doctor and that having someone experienced was important to me. Had I known there was a therapist there who specifically specialized in lymphatic massage, I absolutely would have requested her. There was also an issue before my appointment even started. About 30 minutes before my scheduled 4:00 p.m. appointment, Shenekwa spoke to my husband and told him that she was getting a tire changed and would be running late. I still arrived before my scheduled appointment because I'm always on time. When I arrived, she was already there and apparently able to start on time. I'm glad she made it on time, but since she had spoken to my husband to say she would be late, she could have contacted us again to let us know that she had actually made it back on time. It left me wondering what would have happened if I had relied on what she told my husband and arrived at the later time she indicated. Would I have then been considered late or charged for being late? Clients are expected to respect appointment times, and that consideration should go both ways. If you're going to charge premium day-spa prices for a specialized service like lymphatic drainage massage, you should make sure the therapist performing that service is properly trained, knowledgeable, and skilled in that specific technique. And if you already have someone on staff whom your own website identifies with lymphatic massage, I don't understand why clients booking that specialized service wouldn't be placed with that person. I still gave Shenekwa a $9 tip because I felt she at least tried, but the service failed miserably to meet my expectations. I left feeling worse than when I arrived, and I would absolutely never return. I've had many day-spa experiences, and I've never had one quite like this. For the amount of money being charged, customers deserve a much higher level of professionalism, knowledge, and care.

I wasn't sure at first but I have to say overall I'm impressed with my first visit…read more Ambiance: Absolutely what you think of for a spa, areas were clean and appeared well maintained. Calming colors and during the massage calming music. The space is larger than you think it is when you see it from the outside and nicely styled inside. Massage: I opted for a 90m massage and for the price I'm very impressed. It was relaxing and my massage therapist was good. Staff: The couple of people I came in contact with were fine. I mean everyone I saw was 20 years old tops so it felt a bit young. I'm curious to try some of there other services... I'll report back.

Amie is working magic on my 62 yr old skin. I love the facials. Her knowledge of the various…read moreprocesses and techniques make me very confident in her recommendations. So relaxing and satisfying!

I highly recommend Ariel at Spa 8:28. She truly has magic hands and will not disappoint. If you…read morehaven't felt like a drunken bowl of jello after a massage - you definitely need to give her a try.

From the owner: Spa 8:28 Advanced Facials | Massage | Waxing | Lashes |…read moreSpray Tans | Cupping | Body Treatments 15+ yrs experience in beauty & wellness Brow Artist | Advanced Esthetics | Botox and Filler Events Book: Spa828.com

Filthy filthy filthy! If I'd thought, I would have taken pictures. Food boxes, dirty, stained and…read moreclutters stations, shelving that have years of dust and grime. The sink I used to wash my hands was dirty with 10-15 nail brushes piled up on top of each other on sink edge. Clean? Disinfected? Doubt it. The trash can next to the sink was full & lid was encrusted over in yuck. Nail polish on my nails and granddaughters nails was so old, it didn't set/dry after 30-45 minutes. I removed it when I got home. I'm contacting DHEC and filing complaint. This was our 3rd stop on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. 1st 2 shops had 60minute + wait. This place had no customers. CLUE! Stay away! It only gets 1 star because I wasn't able to give it zero stars

If I could give this place lower than a 1 star I would. We had horrible customer service this time…read more I used to always go to this place because they did a great job, but after the nasty attitude looks from the nail techs and not being treated fairly I will never step foot in this business again. First we walked in and asked if we could sign in and leave, but also commented for them to please call. We were back within the hour they told us it would take to be seen and people who signed in after we're being seen. They also did not acknowledge us when we came back. We got continuous dirty looks from the girls working at the stations. We left with our walkover $100 plus plans for pedicures and manicures and took our business to Golden Nail where at least they greet you when enter their business. I'll be sure to tell friends and family not to go to Palmetto Nails when they ask.