Medusa Broughton Street Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

23, Broughton St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 3JU

About us

Medusa like to do things differently - we're an award-winning Edinburgh hairdressing salon consistently creating new styles at the vanguard of fashion, but all the while exuding a genuine warmth and welcome. And that's because we obsess about hair, and equally, about how to make every minute of your time with us memorable (for all the right reasons). Sit back, have a cappuccino, have a wine, or have a funky organic tea if you fancy. From the second you step in the door, we want to make you feel at home, and get to know you, your hair and how you want to feel in your new hairstyle.

No rush, no fuss, no problem.

Let us make your hair rock.

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Opening hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00
Thursday 07:00 - 20:00
Friday 07:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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Amazing!

Karen L
18th Nov 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0
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As always an amazing haircut and colour. Such a lovely experience at Medusa Broughton. Exceptionally friendly, welcoming and great chat!! So we'll looked after by everyone ?

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Great experience

Stacey
18th Nov 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0
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Andrew was amazing. He listened to exactly what I wanted and took so much care and attention to make sure it looked great. And we had a lovely chat along the way. I left the salon feeling fabulous. Thank you Andrew!

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Would never let anyone else touch my hair

Adele Mertens
14th Nov 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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I have been going to Craig for 7 years.I always feel that he listens and helps me to make the right choice for my hair ,would highly recommend x

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Yuko Hair Straitening

Caroline Dell
6th Nov 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

I got the Yuko hair straightening treatment a couple of months ago. At first I was unsure about the treatment due to the cost, however, I couldn't be happier with the results. My hair has always been difficult... it's naturally a bit wavy, but not properly curly. I would straighten it within an inch of it's life, and then before I'd even left the house it would start kinking and frizzing. Outside was even worse, any moisture or wind, any elements at all and it would never stay how I would like it. So I ended up never wearing it down. Just really badly behaved hair! Since having the treatment I now feel like I have "normal" hair! It behaves! I've worn it down in different weather conditions, sunshine, even rain!! And it actually stays straight! Miracle for my hair! I can dry it naturally too and have it wavy, actual nice non fizzy waves! I now have the best of both worlds. Couldn't be happier with the results! I wish I'd done this year's ago...my boyfriend said I no longer moan about my hair every morning! Because I don't have to fight with it anymore! Craig, thankyou so much for recommending this treatment! Worth every penny! Xxxx

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Medusa Broughton

Sharon Higgins
29th Oct 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

Fantastic service x

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Fab

Laura Greene
28th Oct 2021
Stylist: Sylvia
5.0
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Always come back to Sylvia as she does a great job with my fine, unruly hair every time.

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Excellent as always

Kirsten Brown
19th Oct 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Listened to my hair woes and it looks lovely

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Best salon I have ever been in Edinburgh :)

Paola
17th Oct 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0
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Great haircut and color rescue after a year of lockdown box dye!

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Wendy Gillespie
14th Oct 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Loved my colour ?

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Soothed my soul

Lorna Mcallum
10th Oct 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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I've just been to a 3 day intensive speakers convention and coming to the salon really did soothe my soul. I arrived quite tense, drained and with a splitting headache. I left with a spring in my step and smile on my face. Oh and I loved my new "cheeky" hairstyle. Thanks Craig.

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Best hair salon I have ever visited

Anonymous
8th Oct 2021
5.0

I have been coming to Craig for the last few years for a Japanese Yuko treatment. My hair is naturally curly and very frizzy so this treatment has totally changed my life. I am able to wash my hair and it dries poker straight! I have been having this treatment for many years but I had never received a truly perfect treatment until I came to Craig. Not only is my hair poker straight, it is also super shiny and soft after the treatment. I am approaching 50 so my hair is definitely going through changes, like the rest of me! When I leave the salon, I truly feel like a giddy teenager! Great service, great chat and a truly exceptional treatment from a true professional. Craig is just brilliant.

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Another great cut and colour!

Christine Tang
4th Oct 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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Thanks Craig for another great cut and colour appointment. The treatment you’ve applied has made my hair look and feel shiny. Thank you!

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Fabulous

Shona
30th Sep 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0

Fabulous

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Kym @ Medusa

Mary Kelly
28th Sep 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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As always, a pleasant experience. Haircut exactly as I wanted.

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Angeles Pahissa
26th Sep 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0

Very good experience for my first time
I felt like I was going there for ever
Nice people and very profesional
I will definitely be back

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Angeles Pahissa
26th Sep 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0

Very good experience for my first time
I felt like I was going there for ever
Nice people and very profesional
I will definitely be back

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Beautiful haircut

Paola
26th Sep 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0

Thank you Andrew for the wonderful haircut and kindness!

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Brilliant as always

Robert Burns
23rd Sep 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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Excellent cut again with Craig.

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Blonde dream came true!!!

Hanna Lagha
8th Sep 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0
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I went to Medusa with one wish - to walk in as a brunette and walk out as a blonde. From my initial consultation with Andrew to my appointment, communication and expectations were discussed and Andrew took great care to achieve the results I wanted. I left Medusa looking like a different woman, happier with my colour and cut than I ever have been!! I cannot recommend enough. If you want to leave with even better results than you initially planned for, go to Medusa!

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Sharon Robson
5th Sep 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0

As always Andrew was amazing so attentive listens to you about everything not just your hair so professional absolutely brilliant love my appointment only wish it was longer thank you Andrew

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Amazing Hair

Sarah Macgregor
2nd Sep 2021
Stylist: Sylvia
5.0
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My hair is gorgeous Silvia was lovely and very efficient thank you

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Beautiful hair!

Kay Bennett
28th Aug 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

Craig worked utter magic on my hair yesterday. He softened and evened my strawberry blonde tones, cut a great shape whilst leaving the length and transformed that texture of my hair using Nioxin products. Today my hair feels soft, and healthy. The colour is beautiful! Thank you Craig!

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Excellent cut and colour

Kerry
15th Aug 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Excellent service as always. Very happy with my new hair!

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Fabulous Yuko hair straightening

Sue Macdonald
10th Aug 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

My hair was transformed by Craig from a ball of frizz to the softest & straightest condition it’s ever been. My hair was so wiry before but now feels baby soft and so silky. Craig also customised the Yuko treatment to my hair as I have more fragile/broken parts at my fringe / front of my head. I am so delighted with the results - worth every penny and I’ve been receiving lots of compliments about the transformation from friends & colleagues. I’m a Yuko convert now, having previously had keratin treatments for years. My hair feels in much better condition.

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Lockdown hair

Christine Hill
9th Aug 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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Great to see Craig again to sort out my lockdown hairstyle and the Salon provided a clean and safe environment during this tricky time. Craig, as always, produced fantastic results with my overgrown locks. Thanks all, see you again soon!

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Hair Colour & Cut by Craig

Sarah Lock
5th Aug 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

Outstanding! The best hair cut & colour I have ever had. Craig nailed it. Super talented and professional. The whole experience end to end has been incredible. Highly recommended

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4 august

Kate Silk
4th Aug 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Great visit to Kym & Medusa again.

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Haircut with Andrew

Christine
1st Aug 2021
Stylist: Andrew
4.5
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Great cut and friendly stylist

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Brilliant!

Shaz
30th Jul 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

Excellent cut every time from Craig. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Muss

Marianne Stewart
29th Jul 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Amazing as always very happy

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Great experience

Doreen Logan
29th Jul 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Kym is so patient with me as I decided on a change of style this visit. She offered various options and I am really happy with the result. I always leave the salon feeling I have had a lovely hour spent in a nice relaxed atmosphere with happy and friendly staff. And of course a super haircut each time.

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Amazing

Rachel
24th Jul 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0

First time visiting Medusa, was really impressed by their service and commitment to making the visit as comfortable as possible given the current restrictions. Will be making this my new salon, Donna did an amazing job and was really helpful throughout my appointment.

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Friendly and professional

Alison Gunn
22nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0
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Always feel comfortable with Donna, does a great haircut that still holds its shape while growing until my next visit.

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Fab as always

Amanda Mcdonald
14th Jul 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0
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Another great cut and colour from Andrew - he knows exactly what works for me and my hair!

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Consistently great hair

Flora Henderson
2nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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I wouldn’t go to any other salon - I always leave looking and feeling better than when I walked in... and have absolutely loved getting into edgier colours and styles.... with the advice and expertise to tailor to my look, colouring and lifestyle.

Thanks Kym I've got the confidence to really experiment... and look great every time.

As importantly with confidence in salon safety and hygiene measures.

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My monthly hair appointment with Andrew.

Bobby Robertson
27th Jun 2021
Stylist: Andrew
4.5
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Andrew is great at my cut & colour. Very happy warm friendly and let’s me no what’s happing with my hair.

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Happiness is…..

Nicola
21st Jun 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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After moving away I haven’t seen Craig for a couple of years. Driven by frustration (limp lacklustre hair) I decoded to book an appointment with Craig….. He identified the issues which were making my hair seem hopeless and his colouring of my hair is nothing short of proper artistry. I cannot recommend Medusa highly enough. I will be back…. Regularly!

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Colour and cut

Carol Johnstone
20th Jun 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Delighted with my colour and cut kym is professional, friendly and is very knowledgeable.

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Delight!

Helen McNeill
16th Jun 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0

Craig has looked me since I lost my hair with chemotherapy about 8 years ago
I’ve always been happy with his work especially colouring. My last visit a few weeks ago he coloured my hair and it’s truly fantastic. Looks so natural and I’ve had lots of good comments

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Great haircut!

Mary Hall
12th Jun 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0
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My first time at the salon and I'm so pleased with the cut by Andrew. Very happy. Thank you!

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Great haircut

Maureen Ackroyd
9th Jun 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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All precautions are being taken to make the salon a safe environment. Always a great experience and with Craig’s knowledge and expertise I can home with shiny frizz free hair ?

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Excellent as always

Kirsten Brown
9th Jun 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Clearly interested in giving me the best haircut

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Perfection!

Justine Scott-Grey
6th Jun 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Kym has looked after my golden locks for a number of years, I wouldn't let anyone else touch them as she is quite simply the best!

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Haircut with Andrew

Kinza Husain
5th Jun 2021
Stylist: Andrew
5.0
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Had such a nice haircut with Andrew! He did a great job with cutting and shaping my layers so that my hair can continue to grow out healthy. He was lovely to chat with as well.

The receptionist was also so welcoming and kind — so sorry to have forgotten their name!

The salon overall seemed super clean and they wipe down the chair/station in front of you before you sit down so you can see they’re being cautious and safe. All the staff had masks on as well.

Excited to come back in a few weeks for another fringe trim :)

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Fab stylist

Linda Gateley
4th Jun 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0
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I always know I'm going to get a fantastic cut with Donna! And a relaxing friendly atmosphere in the salon.

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The best

Adele Mertens
30th May 2021
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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Wouldn’t go to anyone else ,Craig been looking after me and my hair for a decade now.
Knows exactly how to cut and colour my hair no matter if I’m blonde red or more natural and chat always great

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Great cut

Kirsty Martin
29th May 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0
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Great cut & colour from Donna!

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Great cut

Kirsty Martin
29th May 2021
Stylist: Donna
5.0
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Great cut & colour from Donna!

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Great cut as usual

Diane Littlejohn
28th May 2021
Stylist: Kym
5.0
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Kym listens to what I think I would like and then makes suggestions and after discussion agree on final style.
Have been a client for a number of years and she knows what I like, knows my hair and able to style my hair appropriately.

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Not the final result I was hoping for

Bronwyn
25th May 2021
3.5

The fantastic reviews online made me select this salon for my first haircut post lockdown. However, after washing my hair at home it became apparent there were issues with the cut. The front sections near my face were very blocky. The salon was able to book me in the same day I called and had another stylist make adjustments. It could only be amended by so much and it is not the final result I was looking for but am thankful for being fit in for an appointment so quickly.

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Response from Medusa Broughton Street

Hi bronwyn
Thank you for your review, so sorry we didn’t deliver on expectations, hopefully going forward you would consider us again so we can give you the 5 star service you should have received.