Medusa Hanover Street Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

113 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ

About us

Medusa is Edinburgh's premier hair destination. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence and superior customer service. We are a pioneering hair and beauty salon group known for leading the way in style and services. Combining technically perfect expertise in beautiful, contemporary settings Medusa's award winning team transform hair.
We are a creative and innovative company looking to expand our clientelle. We are looking for new clients to benefit from our skilled team of professionals expertise and passion for making our clients look and feel fantastic. We offer a range of services including colour, cuts, hair-ups, blow drys, intensive conditioning treatments and beauty services.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:30 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday

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Cut and finish

Anonymous
23rd Apr 2017
5.0

Relaxing time at Ishi! Never feel rushed and always great care taken with my haircut and always delighted with the result

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Always come out happy from Ishi

Anonymous
11th Apr 2017
5.0

Great hair cut and colour, Chris always cheers me up, that's both because of his lovely personality and his skill as a hairdresser.I love a visit to the salon. Thanks Chris and your lovely team!

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Pamper

Stinging belle
26th Mar 2017
5.0

Always well looked after by all the staff. Sophie is especially lovely & makes a mean cup of tea. Paul always makes my hair look amazing

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Visit to Hanover 17/03/17

Anonymous
20th Mar 2017
5.0

Hi everyone had a great experience,as always, last Friday.
Very pleased with the cut/ colour & styling.
Isla - thank you so much x

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J Edwards
25th Feb 2017
5.0

I always look forward to my haircuts by Craig as I know he will do an excellent job with great attention to detail and an understanding manner. The fact that I can drink a latte as well is an added bonus.

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Colour with Tracy

Anonymous
25th Feb 2017
5.0

Excellent service as always. Very happy with my 'do'.

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Isla is great!

Anonymous
16th Feb 2017
5.0

Another great cut and colour from Isla- would highly recommend Ishi!

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Colour, trim, shampoo & blow dry

Loraine
14th Feb 2017
5.0

My hairdresser Paul that day was great as usual,
the whole time being in the salon was great, I was welcomed by the lovely staff, spoke to in a pleasant manner & it makes your day better, love being there from start to finish .

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Colour by Tracey

Anonymous
14th Feb 2017
5.0

Fabulous colour and cut by Tracey as always. 40% off colour was very welcome. Thank you

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Wouldn't go anywhere else

Kirsty
11th Feb 2017
5.0

The salon has a great atmosphere, though everyone is of the utmost professionalism, it remains warm and welcoming. Paul is wonderful both in his skills and his patience. He always takes the time to talk you through options and there is never an ounce of frustration - even with a wriggling 4 year old in his chair.
Chris is also incredibly skilled at what he does, my hair has never looked better and my appointments are always filled with great conversation.
At ishi you are never stuck awkwardly staring at a magazine. All the staff are welcoming and great stylists.
I would never go anywhere else.

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Ishi

Anonymous
8th Feb 2017
5.0

I went to Ishi salon for the first time yesterday. It had a lovely relaxed atomosphere and Craig was wonderful. Top class cut and colour and Ill definately be back.

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Sue Jenkins 27/01/17

Anonymous
30th Jan 2017
4.5

As always very pleased with experience & result

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A lush experience

Anonymous
23rd Dec 2016
5.0

Never disappointed with Craig. Full of cheer, fun and most important a great hairdresser and stylist. Would highly recommend. Always a good experience from start to finish.

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Super chic thanks to Isla

Laura
18th Dec 2016
5.0

Ishi salon is the perfect place to unwind and let the staff glam you up. Isla is patient, listens well and I always leave very happy! Thanks again all.

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Isla

Anonymous
14th Dec 2016
5.0

Great hairdresser

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Love Ishi!

Anonymous
10th Dec 2016
5.0

Had a super blow dry before heading out to a drinks party. Really friendly stylist and very pleased with the result. Really recommend Ishi.

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Men's wash and cut

Kenny
10th Dec 2016
5.0

Excellent service from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. I was greeted on arrival and the staff made me feel welcome. The stylist (Chris) was very friendly and chatted to me throughout the time I was in the chair.
I would definitely recommend Ishi to other people.

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Ishi Salon. Hanover Street

Anonymous
1st Dec 2016
4.0

The staff are all very friendly and my stylist Paul is excellent. Always get offered a drink and I feel very comfortable in the salon.
I would recommend the salon to friends and family.

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Ishi

Anonymous
19th Nov 2016
5.0

Highlights, cut and blow dry by Isla. Superb, perfect subtle colour, great cut and best blow dry. All staff brilliant. Isla is simply the best.

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Brilliant

Angela Jackson
6th Nov 2016
5.0

Love this salon. Tracy is amazing; she really listens and delivers exactly what you ask for. I've recommended her to others, and recommended her to you, too. The salon is centrally located - great if you're on the bus or tram. Parking is expensive, though. Good atmosphere in the salon and usually great music.

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Great time!

Anonymous
22nd Oct 2016
5.0

As always, love my trip to Edin to see Isla and the irrepressible Craig at Ishi.
Always leave with great hair and feeling good having enjoyed a couple of hours catching up on all the gossip and off loading all of mine!
Love it !! Lesley ( MBE)

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Wedding hair by isla

Morag
20th Oct 2016
5.0

Lovely 40s up do - much admired! Thanks isla x

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Great cut and colour

Anonymous
7th Oct 2016
5.0

Thanks Isla- I love my cut and new winter colour!
Great job???? Mae

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Pre wedding cut and colour

Anonymous
2nd Oct 2016
5.0

Every visit is a delight and Isla is amazing. I'm already now for Saturday 8th for my vintage wedding up do! Morag

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Great salon experience

Lucy P
20th Sep 2016
5.0

Having my hair cut and coloured by Isla at Ishi is always great. Isla has ideas and suggests little changes which keep me from getting bored while I'm growing my hair. It's such a relaxing experience, and everyone's friendly. I would highly recommend Ishi and especially Isla.

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Great Salon

Anonymous
8th Sep 2016
5.0

Had my hair done today at Ishi all the staff are very friendly & helpful ,good atmosphere.

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Chill times

Stinging belle
8th Sep 2016
4.5

Been going to Ishi Hanover St for about 6months now. Great atmosphere, super friendly team & brilliant services & techniques

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Amazing!

Sarah
4th Sep 2016
5.0

I love coming to Ishi I've been a client there for several years now. I never feel undervalued and I always get great service. Paul and the team always make sure my hair is always beautiful, people often ask where I get my hair done. Can't recommended them highly enough!

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Haircut & Blowdry

Caroline Bain
27th Aug 2016
5.0

Paul Paterson again sent me home with the most amazing haircut I absolutely love it! He is a master at his profession! All staff at Ishi salon are fantastic, friendly, welcoming and very attentive! Would recommend amd always do to all my friends and family!!

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Love the new short stule

Anonymous
27th Aug 2016
5.0

Really pleased with the new style Paul did for me. Thanks to all the team at Ishi! First class salon - highly recommend it!

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Hair trial for wedding

Morag Day
27th Aug 2016
5.0

What a lovely way to spend an hour - and what patience Isla and Paul have. Nothing's too much trouble

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Smooth Hair

Marian Sutherland
25th Aug 2016
5.0

The lovely Isla tends to my thinning locks and I popped in for a blow dry on Wednesday 25th August.
I paid an extra £6 for a conditioning treatment and then Isla worked her magic. From frizzy hair to smooth hair, with volume in 50 mins. Isla is not only a magician she also offers terrific advice on how to manage your own hair.
The salon is friendly and there is also the bonus of the the lovely Karen who is an A1 nail technician.

A great salon and Isla is super talented.

Marian Sutherland

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