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

Services

Hair

Reviews

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They are like magic

Ivana Seveso
24th Sep 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Best at what they do, I didn't have an image of what I had in mind and yet he did even better than I had imagined. Love love love,Marco is just amazing

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Cut and colour

Susie Solis
15th Sep 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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As always a delightful experience culminating in a superb hair cut with stunning colour. I was also very well cared for by the lovely Bailey (a junior) who gives an amazing head massage.

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Great cut

Damarif Fletchert
12th Sep 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0
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So pleased to find a hairdresser in Edinburgh who listens to one’s hair foibles!

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Great cut

Damarif Fletchert
12th Sep 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0
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So pleased to find a hairdresser in Edinburgh who listens to one’s hair foibles!

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Amazing!

Fiona Miskelly
8th Sep 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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As ever, wonderful result- delighted!

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Excellent, as always

Lucy Midgley-Smith
31st Aug 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Love Medusa- the salon always clean and shiny, staff are so friendly and I love my haircut! Thanks guys x

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Emma Wilson
31st Aug 2022
5.0
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Haircut with Jess, cut is just what I asked for and I’m so happy with the results. Will definitely be back :)

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Great cut and colour

Mae Samson
29th Aug 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0
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I always enjoy my time at Medusa with Isla. She gives me a great cut and advises me on colour. I can highly recommend Isla

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Amazing service

Eleonora Saturno
25th Aug 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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I have been attending this salon for two years and I have always had a great experience! Marco is attentive and scrupulous, he doesn't just listen to my requests but also gives me creative and professional advice. I'm very satisfied. Well done!

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Very happy

Louise
22nd Aug 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0

I decided I wanted a new style, I took some pics in to show Marco what I wanted and ask his advice, he styled my hair perfectly and showed me how to dry it to keep the style. I will be back. Thank you!!

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Everything you want from a Hairdresser

Catriona Mcgregor
5th Aug 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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There is something special that happens after an appointment with Marco- it feels like one of those Hollywood movie slow mo bits, where you just feel confident and your hair is just fantastic. I have had two appointments with Marco and honestly I have never loved my hair more. He listens, gives considered advice that never leaves you feeling pressured or like your opinion or thoughts don’t matter.

The whole salon feels warm and inviting. Everyone seems to get on and encourage each other, complimenting colour or cuts etc. It is just an incredibly nice environment that you want to go back to.

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Fantastic job!

Marta Bahriy
3rd Aug 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0

I’ve been getting my hair done by Marco for the last 3 years now! He always does an amazing job and each visit is always better then the previous one. He has a natural talent when it comes to hair/styling that can’t be taught. My hair always looks superb after!! Looking forward to my next visit :)

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10/10

Anonymous
30th Jul 2022
5.0

love my hair, great service again. Thank you so much!

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Another great visit :)

Jade Smith
22nd Jul 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Was in today for colour with Marco and a haircut with Michael, great experience as always. Marco is doing an amazing job at taking my dark hair lighter and Michael cut just enough to make my hair look healthier, without taking too much length off. Highly recommend this salon, everyone is really lovely and very talented.

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Hair cur ams xoloue

Diana Ross
20th Jul 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Had a lovely day and Marco was attentive throughout

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Colour

Fiona Miskelly
14th Jul 2022
Team Member: Kerry
4.5
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Excellent

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Colour and cur

Susie Solis
11th Jul 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Wonderful experience as ever. Great staff, great colour, great cut!

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New fresh look

Ivayla Ivanova
1st Jul 2022
Team Member: Michael
5.0
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I just had a great experience with Michael. He was very kind and helpful. Everybody was very caring and I felt amazing and relaxed. I took on board all of Michael suggestion and it was all worth it. Overall I can only recommend you to choose Medusa Hanover for your next hair cut.

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Anonymous
29th Jun 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0

As usual first class cut & colour

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Lee Culp
23rd Jun 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Paul’s an amazing hair stylist and always does a great job for me.

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Great experience

John Frewin
22nd Jun 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Great cut, great experience. Will be back

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Amazing

Donna Beckham
13th Jun 2022
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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So firstly I had Ellie for colour and Michael for cut and both were brilliant in calming my anxiety around my hair , also helped with my infant son who was parading up and down the salon ! The best service and humanity ! And I was advised a shampoo and conditioner I'll never change now ! Many thanks

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Just a haircut or a ‘great’ haircut

Lynn Yule
3rd Jun 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Very welcoming salon. First time here. Paul showed his expertise today in getting my hair back in shape, really pleased!

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Would recommend Marco!

Antonia
1st Jun 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0

Excellent service and result, will definitely come back!

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Saved again

Sandra Law
19th May 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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A pleasure seeing Paul, I always leave feeling fabulous !

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Fantastic as always

Sue Jenkins
14th May 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0

Wonderful, so pleased as always. Advised about colouring and so pleased with result

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hair cut

Sophie Gillespie
13th May 2022
Team Member: Michael
5.0
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it was really good ,my hair dresser was friendly and got my hair cut the exact was i asked

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Hairdressing

Carol Munro
9th May 2022
Team Member: Isla
4.5
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Isla was fantastic as always, very happy with my hair.
Unfortunately the price seems to increase every time I come. Will come back because I love Isla doing my hair but maybe as often.

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Consistently Great

Anonymous
2nd May 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0

As always, Paul and the whole team were friendly and welcoming. It’s so wonderful to have such a consistent level of service - Paul is extremely talented and skilled. Always enjoy my visits to Medusa

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My happy time!!

Jackie Harvie
1st May 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0

Oops sorry I thought I had sent this review already! Great cut and style as always with Isla she really is very good

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First class as always

Caroline Pye
28th Apr 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Brilliant as always. Paul gets the colour perfect each time - no fuss and always good craic. That’s why I’ve been coming to him for years.

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The best!

Sidra Abdullah
28th Apr 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0

Marco’s been doing my hair for a few years now, and all I can say is WOW! He knows what he’s doing and he does an amazing job! I could never trust anyone else with my hair!

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Friendly and professional team

Anonymous
28th Apr 2022
5.0

Everytime I go to this hairsalon I am 100% satisfied of the experience. It is always relaxing and enjoyable and the service has an exceptional level. I couldn't recommend it more.

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The absolute best

Ivana Seveso
15th Apr 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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All the workers are beyond lovely. I didn't have an idea what the hair will turn out like as I didn't exactly want anything in particular but the hairstylist- Marco, matched me with the perfect hair☺️. Will be my forever long hairdressing place from now on.

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Magic touch

Callie
9th Apr 2022
Team Member: Marco
4.5
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Marco knows exactly what the client wants and understands perfectly what the hair need .
I am absolutely satisfied with the colour and my hair feel so soft and healthy after being a disaster due to pandemic and challenging times.

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Needs improvement

Jane Owen
7th Apr 2022
2.0
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I have been three times to different salons.
The impression I get is overly casual, a lot of young, poorly trained staff. The salons feel low energy with poor management.
Never offered a drink. Reception staff seem inexperienced and off hand. Often the salons are empty or give the impression of few customers.
It just doesn’t seem professional at all. Feels like coming to a further education college for a cut with a trainee. Last time the person on reception was a young guy in a beanie hat swinging on his chair.
Also staff should not have masks below their nose and nothing looks very clean either.
I won’t be back.

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Fantastic

Laura Girardi
2nd Apr 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is wonderful. My hair is reborn! Fantastic experience. You have found a new client and will recommend you to everyone!

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Amazing service as usual!!

Yasmin Jay
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Amazing service as usual. Traveled from London for the amazing Marco! 11/10

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Marco the magnificent!

Bonnie Paton
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Another amazing experience at Medusa from start to finish. Marco is absolutely fantastic and always exceeds my expectations.

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Excellent

Anonymous
31st Mar 2022
5.0

Simply the best hairdresser in Edinburgh!

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Professional, beautiful colour fix by Marco

Anjali
31st Mar 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint. I came in needing a colour fix and walked out with a gorgeous, natural cut and shade. Marco and team were very friendly and helpful throughout. Will definitely be returning!

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Beautiful!

Melinda Warren
20th Mar 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0
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Isla did a wonderful job with my hair, just what I wanted! Be warned it was expensive!!!

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The best among the best

Anonymous
19th Mar 2022
5.0

Best experience, best hairdresser, best result. Thank you Marco you are a real artist and a master in your profession. X

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Balayage

Aimee
18th Mar 2022
Team Member: Ellie
5.0

I love my hair

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Crop factor

Caroline Oswald
17th Mar 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Got the crop factor from Paul P
Today. Absolutely love it, chic n sassy . Beautifully cut . Thanks so much

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Wonderful hair!

Fiona Miskelly
8th Mar 2022
Team Member: Isla
5.0
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Excellent cut and colour

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Thank you

Victoria Forbes
6th Mar 2022
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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I love having my hair highlighted by Paul, he is a brilliant & talented hairdresser & he is always happy to chat anything through with me.
All who work at Medusa in Hanover street are such a welcoming team & I very much feel part of the Medusa family when I walk through their door.
Thank you to Marco for blow of drying my hair on Friday

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Great!!

Noemi L.
5th Mar 2022
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Such a great experience at Medusa thanks to Marco ??!! Five stars to my new haircut ✨✨ looking forward to coming back for a colour service really soon!!

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Michael is a gem.

Amanda Dever
3rd Mar 2022
Team Member: Michael
5.0
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Michael always knows just what to do even though I never have a plan but I’m always in need of a change. I always feel I’ve come away with something cool.

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Amazing

Anonymous
1st Mar 2022
5.0

Paul is fantastic as always so happy with my hair

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