Medusa Bread Street Hair Salon Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

26, Bread St, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH3 9AF

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

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Fab experience

Roslyn Fowler
17th Nov 2018
5.0
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An absolute pleasure to come to this salon. Feel totally pampered and relaxed. They know about hair!!

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Love love love my new hair

Pamela Gardiner
14th Nov 2018
4.5
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Just had the most amazing cut with Sarah. My hair is thin and lank and I told her to do what she wanted. I’ve left salon with the best cut I’ve ever had, she was so precise in cutting to ensure I had the best shape and her chat was great. Will definitely be going back

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Fantastic!!

Gillian Hume
13th Nov 2018
5.0
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Charlie is a very talented stylist. This is only my second visit, and he has made me feel at ease, has a great understanding of a difficult hair type, always listens, and communicates his ideas well. I left feeling great! Thank you.

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would recommend

Alex Mackenzie
9th Nov 2018
5.0
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always get my hair done by Bryanay, she makes you feel welcome and is patient with me and makes my hair looking fresh and amazing! Would recommend

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Nails with Ingrid

Susan Dewar
3rd Nov 2018
5.0
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Always a treat to come to see Ingrid. She does an amazing job and my last nails were 4 weeks on and still looked fabulous.

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Great hair, great care

Sinead Bannon
27th Oct 2018
4.5
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Fab visit as always. Kate is super and always listens to my ideas and comes up with a vision for me! Always relaxed atmosphere, lovely bright salon and welcoming staff.

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What you want

Anna Banana
12th Oct 2018
5.0
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This is the first time I've encountered a salon that properly listens to what I want and I'm delighted. Also I never get told off if I do something different for a while. I've been coming here for a while and I will continue to do so. Thanks!

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Will be back!!

Elisha Clarke
9th Oct 2018
5.0
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First time visiting Medusa on Bread Street and couldn’t be happier with the results of my hair. Kate listened to everything I said and gave excellent advice, will definitely be returning to get my hair cut again!

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Anonymous
8th Oct 2018
5.0

Excellent

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Getting the chop

Sheena Mcculloch
8th Oct 2018
5.0
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I always love coming to Medusa to get my hair done, it's such a relaxing experience. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Kirsty my stylist is amazing and has transformed my hair today completely changing both style and colour and I couldn't be more pleased with the results.

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I’ll be back

KB
8th Oct 2018
4.0
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I went to check Medusa out after it was recommended to me. I was not disappointed - I got the hair cut I wanted and the chat was good too. Great value, I will be back!

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T-line highlights and cut

Adina
7th Oct 2018
5.0

Yesterday I had the privilege to meet Kirsty, the best hair specialist I've met. It's difficult to explain what what she did to my hair, as I find her work a piece of art, she doesn't dye your hair, she paints on it. She's amazing. A BIG thank you. I also need to add that I was impressed by the cleanliness as somebody was permanently tidying up.

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Short cut

Sam
1st Oct 2018
5.0
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I wanted my longer bob style into a shorter style, more like a pixie cut. Marnie made a lovely job of my hair and cut it in a way so that I can be flexible with how I style it myself. I love it! Marnie and all the other staff were very friendly and it was a nice atmosphere in the salon. Thank you!

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Another lovely 'do'

Helen Carpenter
22nd Sep 2018
5.0
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Thank you to Sarah for another great cut and colour. I always feel confident that she will listen to what I want, but also that she will use her expertise to let me know what will work.

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Excellent service

Rachel Mclaren
20th Sep 2018
5.0

I would defiantly recommend this salon to anyone looking for a hairdresser. I love my hair and it feels so much healthier.

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Colour and cut with Sarah

Caoimhe Buckley
18th Sep 2018
4.5
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It was a very pleasant trip to the hairdressers. Sarah was very patient and thorough especially when I have so much hair. I felt great leaving, the colour and cut was beautiful. Thanks so much. And the coffee was great too. Thanks a mill, I will definitely be recommending

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Cut and Colour

Anonymous
13th Sep 2018
5.0

Fab cut, colour and style as always by Marnie

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Happy days!

Isobel Gilmour
5th Sep 2018
5.0
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Lovely experience at Medusa today. Caught up with Lorraine. Relaxing, professional hair treatment.

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It’s visit to the salt n

Barbara Edca
5th Sep 2018
5.0
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Wonderful. Best hairdresser I’ve been to in years . Ryse is an excellent cutter

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last minute hair do

Angela Henry
4th Sep 2018
5.0
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Thanks so much to Bryany for dping a great job on my sister and i's hair on saturday. Both appointments were last minute. She made us feel very welcome and our hair looked great for our cousins wedding. Thanks again, Angela and Alison

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Really happy

Jane Botros
1st Sep 2018
4.5
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Great cut from Jo today. Feel like a new woman.

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Why go anywhere else

Lynn Murray
30th Aug 2018
5.0
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As usual, despite my constant interference, another perfect haircut from Jo ????????

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Highlights and toner

Anonymous
28th Aug 2018
5.0

Very happy. Would not go elsewhere.

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Excellent, as always

Stuart Easson
27th Aug 2018
5.0
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Great service, friendly staff.
It’s always a great experience at Medusa and this takes out the annoyance factor of having to get my mop cut.

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Consistently brilliant

Andrew Guild
25th Aug 2018
5.0
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I have been a client of Kirsty’s for years now and she and the salon make me look forward to a haircut. Great service, brilliant atmosphere, good advice about new products and always accommodating to whatever needs you have. Would never switch salon.

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Relax revive recover

Susan Anderson
24th Aug 2018
5.0
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Sarah restored my holiday, sun blasted locks to my city smooth style. Lovely staff and great salon... nice coffee too!

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Lovely experience

Laura Darling
24th Aug 2018
5.0
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My fab usual hairdresser Marnie is on holiday so had my appointment with Jenni instead who could not have been lovelier. I had a great experience and love my cut and colour

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Really really pleased!

Adele
23rd Aug 2018
5.0
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Thank you for a brilliant experience at your salon. I could not be happier with the colour :) all credit to Ryse such a friendly and very talented stylist thanks again!!

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Perm with Jo

Alyssa Muego
23rd Aug 2018
5.0
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Jo was so patient and lovely. I love, love, LOVE my perm and will definitely be back. I recommend to anyone wanting quality service and awesome hair.

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Good hair cut

Lynn Brady
22nd Aug 2018
5.0

It was a good hair cut and good service.

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will repeat

Ava
20th Aug 2018
5.0

Very happy with this haircut.

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Cut & style

Kerry Laing
14th Aug 2018
5.0
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Fanatics service for my first Medusa haircut. Stylist gave my bob an overhaul correcting a previous cut from another salon. I left feeling very happy. Everything about my experience was great from the initial greeting, to hair wash, refreshments & styling where the stylist made sure he spent time understanding what I wanted before he started. Lovely salon with a welcoming & relaxed atmosphere

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First class service

Canelle
11th Aug 2018
5.0
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Really battled to find a good hairdresser until now. Ryse the stylist took such care in getting to know what I wanted, gave a gorgeous head massage and really made me feel fabulous. People skills are just as critical to being a good hairdresser as technical knowledge, and I'll be returning for both!

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Balayage

Frances Gilmore
1st Aug 2018
5.0
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I had my hair done with bryony! It was the first time in my life getting my hair dyed and it was amazing!!! She was super sweet and did the best job! Couldn't be happier!! Plus she is still a student hairdressers, so it was a bargain for first class service. Thank you ^^

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I feel beautiful

Anonymous
31st Jul 2018
5.0

I thought my hair cut was wonderful, totally recommend Bryanay, she is wonderful, caring and really cares about the client

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Balayage

Mary Gater
30th Jul 2018
5.0
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Absolutely delighted with my hair! Ryse is a gifted and talented hair dresser who really knows his stuff. My hair has never looked so good ????

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Great

Mark Buckingham
28th Jul 2018
5.0
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I arrived a little to early but it was fine, I was made feel relaxed and the staff where very friendly and helpful. Ryse cut my hair i couldn't have asked for better cut as I had a bad experience with a barber before. I would definitely recommend this hair salon to people in future.

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Anazing

Joan Main
28th Jul 2018
5.0
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Came out feeling so happy, great cut and great service! 5 stars all round....thanks!

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Haircut

Ria Shalma
28th Jul 2018
3.0
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I thought the hair cutter was very nice but she didn’t really do what I asked.
I asked if my hair could be thinned out, she didn’t. I asked for an equal length all round and one side is longer than the other. Not happy at all.

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Ella Juris
25th Jul 2018
4.0
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I did not get enough attention from the person who was responsible for the perm as she had another client the same time.

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Happy, healthy haircut ????

Kirsty
24th Jul 2018
5.0
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Marnie has looked after my hair for years and today we went rouge and cut my hair short. I love it and so happy with results as been unwell recently. Marnie cheered me up and lifted my spirits. It was a great way to spend a Monday morning and I felt happier and healthier as I left the salon.

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Bryanay

Charlene White
20th Jul 2018
5.0
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Lovley place lovley girl bruanay gave me and my little girls hur full works thank you again love both hairs u done xx

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5*star salon

Jemma Grant
17th Jul 2018
5.0
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I’ve been getting my hair coloured here for quite a while now and I’m never disappointed! marni my hairdresser had been colouring my hair bright red for a while now and I decided to go black/brown like Kim Kardashian’s hair and that’s exactly what I got. I absolutely love my new hair colour all thanks to marni. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Madusa salon they are 5*star professional’s at what they do!! ❤️

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First visit

Eleni Georgiou
17th Jul 2018
4.5
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I really liked that place. Bryanay is really nice. She explained me everything and made me feel really comfortable. Her cut is good, i definitely recommend that place.!

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Excellent

Sacha Eddie
15th Jul 2018
5.0
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Ryse is brilliant. Highly recommend

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Great Salon

Lindsay Horsburgh
14th Jul 2018
5.0
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This is the second time I have been to Medusa and the second time Bryanay has cut my hair. The results are amazing, I'm so happy with my cut. The salon is clean, bright and the staff are friendly. Great place and I highly recommend it.

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Incredibly happy with the results!

Hanna
11th Jul 2018
4.5

I can’t thank Kate H enough for giving the hair I always wanted. Soft bangs, soft layers made me look so incredibly in tune with the summer months. She was great at making me feel comfortable, as well as advising me on the approach I should take for my hair. Will definitely be back!

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Amazing!

Katie Scott
9th Jul 2018
5.0
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I could not recommend Medusa highly enough, they were super friendly and my make up by Ingrid and hair by Ryse was awesome! I’ll def be back

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So friendly and professional

Matthew Fyfe
6th Jul 2018
5.0
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I've been going to this place for years now and the staff could not make you feel more at home.... everybody is smiling and the other day when I went in I was 10 minutes early I was offered a lovely icy cold beer.

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Best hairdresser in Edinburgh!

Silje Welsh
5th Jul 2018
5.0
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I had a nightmare with a different salon and turned to medusa desperate for help. Jo worked her magic and colour corrected me back from a horrible streaky mess to a beautifully natural looking brunette. She clearly knows what she's doing and she's also got a great manner about her. I've finally found my hair dresser. Will only be coming back here from now on. I could not recommend this salon highly enough!

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