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

Reviews

4.94
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Always fabulous

Ceire Blair
13th Aug 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul never fails to create a hairstyle that meets my expectations. The salon is following and exceeding Current guidelines to mitigate risk of the spread of coronavirus. I felt safe and looked after. My Cut and colour were exactly what my tired hair needed!! Thank you !

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Perfect

Hannah O’Malley
13th Aug 2020
5.0

My hair was cut to a really high standard and was exactly what I wanted,staff are also really lovely!!

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I’ll be back for sure

Isabelle Tartarelli
13th Aug 2020
5.0
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Michael has been really nice. I had a little cut and I love it. Can’t wait to come back and do my color as well.

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5 stars!

Giorgia Beccari
12th Aug 2020
5.0
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Thank you to Michael for the amazing haircut and Marco for previous advise. Amazing service! the staff is very professional and friendly. I felt very welcome!

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Antea Allegro
12th Aug 2020
5.0

Seeing marco is always my favourite treat! Great and quick cut, very much needed after the lockdown

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Safety

Jenny brechin
10th Aug 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0

Felt my security and those of the staff was paramount.

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How to handle a mop of hair

Sally Abbotts
10th Aug 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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This is a friendly and helpful service very professional and the end result was amazing! Thank you Isla,the haircut is fabulous and Paul for your advice.

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Coloured / cut /blow dry

Gale Poldark
10th Aug 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Love it !! really pleased with my colour and love the style of my cut and blow dry ?

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First visit to Medusa

Alison Farquaharson
7th Aug 2020
5.0
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First time client of Michael’s and I love my hair! I’d spent 10+ years with the same style and used lockdown as an opportunity to change things up a bit. All the Covid precautions you’d expect were in place and I can’t wait to come back!

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Excellent as always

Jenny Y
6th Aug 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Another brilliant cut and colour by Paul. I feel like myself again! The whole experience was really chilled and relaxing, although the salon have taken all the necessary steps to make sure their clients and staff are safe. Thanks, Paul! ?

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Excellent as always

Jenny Y
6th Aug 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Another brilliant cut and colour by Paul. I feel like myself again! The whole experience was really chilled and relaxing, although the salon have taken all the necessary steps to make sure their clients and staff are safe. Thanks, Paul! ?

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Thank you

Anonymous
5th Aug 2020
5.0

It was fabulous to be back at Medusa & thank you to Paul for my fabulous hair colour & cut today

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Exceptional service

Mikeala
3rd Aug 2020
5.0
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Marco and Michael are the absolute dream team! I know I am in good hands with them and always leave happy.

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MEDUSA

Anonymous
2nd Aug 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0

Thank you Paul your the best... ?

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Response from Medusa Hanover Street

Thanks you for taking the time to leave a review. really happy you love the new look!

Colour and cut

Janice Devlin
1st Aug 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Brilliant service as always, love the new look salon, was made feel really at ease, Isla lovely as always, and love my hair

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Fantastic!

Karen Robb
31st Jul 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Superb experience as always and pleased to see how strict the staff were in current COVID climate. Dont hesitate to book ?

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Reliably excellent

Will Jenkins
21st Mar 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Have been coming for years and Paul has yet to let me down!

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Great team!

Susan
21st Mar 2020
5.0
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Super haircut and great friendly service! This is the place to come to get your hair done! Thanks guys!

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Excellent

Susie Solis
17th Mar 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Beautiful hair cut with gorgeous colour from the always lovely Paul. The salon is always sparklingly clean and Paul is being even more caring and considerate to both customers and staff in these difficult times.

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The long and short of it

Elayne Mcbride
10th Mar 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I have been having my hair done by Paul for literally years. He’s seen me through short hair, shorter hair, a bit longer hair, various shades of colour and highlights, and lots of indecision on my part. Paul is the ultimate professional, very skilled, will suggest and advise if asked but importantly listens to what you want.
He always gives you time and makes you feel like a valued client.
Add in the easy chat and friendly atmosphere and overall Paul has kept my custom for all these years for very good reason.

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Best hairdresser Around

Caroline Pye
5th Mar 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul is simply the best, hence why I’ve gone to him for years. His colouring and cutting skills are second to none - he is never afraid to try new things and always gets it perfect!! Can’t recommend highly enough.

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First visit

Sue Rose
5th Mar 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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This was my first visit to Medusa which had been recommended to me and I'm very happy with the result. I had highlights and a haircut and was very pleased as my hair looked exactly as I hoped. Friendly, professional service and I felt confident with the shades that Paul chose for my hair. I'm very satisfied and happy with the outcome and I was looked after very well.

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Women's haircut

Carmen Padilla
29th Feb 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Very friendly staff that created a great atmosphere. Quickly understood the style I was looking for.

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Haircut

Rebecca
27th Feb 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0

Great haircut thank you

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Fantastic cut and colour

Jenny
25th Feb 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul has been cutting and colouring my hair for around 5 years now, and I honestly love the results every time. Really relaxed and friendly salon, so the whole experience is a pleasure, and Paul always somehow manages to make my frazzled hair look fantastic again! Would highly recommend!

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Great hair!

Sarah Thompson
18th Feb 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Great haircut, lovely relaxed atmosphere, good chat.... everything you want in a salon

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Best ever hairdo

Pat Brodie
17th Feb 2020
5.0
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I had my hair cut and coloured today with Isla. Isla is the best hairdresser I know and I would recommend her to anyone. I always leave her very happy

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Great experience every time

Lucy
15th Feb 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Isla always takes time to see how my hair and colour has been since my last appointment. I completely trust Isla’s judgement when it comes to my colour and cut. It’s always a great experience.

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Melinda
8th Feb 2020
Stylist: Tracy
5.0
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Had a super trim and style with Tracey today, thanks very much!

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Amazing Experience

Alvaro Menchaca
7th Feb 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Perfect experience from start to finish. Great ambience, great stylist and obviously great result! Will definitely come back!

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Haircut

Elena Baldi
5th Feb 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Great haircut, great advice on hair care, and lots of attention to hair health

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Cut & Colour

Lisa Downes
4th Feb 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0

Great salon, great service!

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Regular Har Appointment with Isla

Anonymous
2nd Feb 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0

Always welcome and friendly professional staff.

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Good experience

Susan Vaughan
1st Feb 2020
5.0
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Ellie was lovely. She listened to what I asked and did it exactly. The salon was really nice and I was asked several times whether I wanted a hot drink. Would recommend this salon.

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Ishi Hanover Street

Stevie Mackie
25th Jan 2020
5.0

As usual, excellent service

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Monthly Snip!

Shane Bradley
22nd Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Excellent service as usual. Warm welcome and a professional service with a smile.

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Excellent as always

Sara Robertson
22nd Jan 2020
Stylist: Chris
5.0
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Chris has been cutting my hair for 10+ years. Need I say more?

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Lovely copper balayage by Paul

Jenny Bell
22nd Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I haven’t professionally dyed my hair in over 10 years and Paul was great - he took his time and the end result is a stunning copper balayage!
Ellie looked after me during my hair wash and blow dry and she was thorough too. Brilliant atmosphere, lots of tea and nice chat. Would definitely recommend

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One of the best salons I've ever been to

Tamara
21st Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Absolutely recommend!
Paul is amazing, talented and professional, I couldn't be happier with my new hair colour and cut, exactly what I wanted, if not better!
Genuinely lovely place and people, can't wait for my next appointment!

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Colour and cut

Susie Solis
21st Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Great colour and cut, as always, with a delightful head massage by Ellie.
A relaxing, joyous experience.

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Best Bowl Cut in Town

Sian Mckinnon
18th Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Amazing service and amazing hair as usual! Love it.

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Colour & tape ins

Laura Nolan
13th Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I absolutely love going to see Paul. He is very good at colour and has a great way of getting my hair right - every time!
We have such a really lovely chat when I go in, I have now been telling my friends to go to him as I have found it hard to get a good colourist.

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Excellent as always

Douglas
11th Jan 2020
Stylist: Tracy
5.0
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Always great

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Barbara Irvine

Barbra Irvine
10th Jan 2020
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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As usual Craig was very friendly and professional, asked for my requirements and discussed my thoughts before session began. No hesitation in recommending g Craig and salon for service, hospitality and results - i was delighted with my visit.

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Friendly salon, fabulous cut

Aimée Johnson
6th Jan 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Been back here a few times now and I can’t say anything bad about it! All the staff are friendly and make you feel comfortable. Paul listens to how I want my hair and then produces fantastic results. Always get many compliments after my appointment!

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Sandra Rutherford
5th Jan 2020
Stylist: Isla
5.0

Isla did my colour/cut & I loved it. Fabulous friendly salon & look forward to returning xx

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Anonymous
24th Dec 2019
5.0

I am a regular customer. Small chic and sophisticated!

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Great cut

Phil Anderton
18th Dec 2019
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Friendly and quality cut

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Craig at Ishi - brilliant!

Anne Marie Scoones
17th Dec 2019
Stylist: Craig
5.0
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I just love my short haircut! Craig is absolutely brilliant at getting the best out of my hair.

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Great cut and colour

Mae Sampson
16th Dec 2019
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Lovely experience as always. Isla is a brilliant hairdresser!

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