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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4.90
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Fantastic salon experience!

Stine
31st Aug 2017
5.0
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First time at Medusa, can definitely recommend it! Had my hair coloured and cut by Kate - she did a fantastic job!

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Absolutely love my hair!

Kimberley Walker
31st Aug 2017
5.0
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I had my hair cut and coloured by Kirsty at medusa and I absolutely love it. Great salon. I will definitely be back.

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Claudia
30th Aug 2017
5.0
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Jenni is fab, really takes the time to highlight and tame my thick hair just how I ask.

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Great pixie cut from Kate

Fiona T
24th Aug 2017
5.0
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Kate did a great job, I love my new short hair and she gave great advice on what style to go for and aftercare. Also really good value considering how happy I was with the result!

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5 star as always!

Rosanna Frost
24th Aug 2017
5.0
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I couldn't recommend Kirsty highly enough! She listens to exactly what you want and gets it right first time, every time! Always delighted with my hair and get compliments thanks to Kirsty! Always 5 star service and chat too!

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Feeling pampered

BJ Borthwick
24th Aug 2017
5.0
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A lovely experience from the moment I walked through the door! Friendly welcome good coffee, but most of all, a good haircut! Ashley listened, chatted, but not too much and understood exactly what I wanted - thank you, I'll be back!

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My hair experience

Anonymous
19th Aug 2017
5.0
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As ever a very relaxing and enjoyable experience

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Hair Transformation

Anonymous
19th Aug 2017
5.0

Fantastic work by Kirsty. Extremely professional

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Confident Coiffuring

Anne Milburn
17th Aug 2017
5.0
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Excellent place for a great hairdo. The whole team make you feel totally Relaxed and confident that they can deliver top results.

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Ashley 5*!!

Hayley Tinto
14th Aug 2017
4.5
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After a few very terrible hair cuts I was very nervous. Ashley was very professional and knowledgeable and restored my faith in hairdressers! Really really please with both cut and colour. Highly recommend!

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Fantastic customer service

Roisin Kelly
9th Aug 2017
5.0
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I had a wonderful experience at Medusa salon yesterday. Ashley was my stylist, she did a fantastic job. She listened attentively and did exactly what I asked for. I would definitely come back to Ashley and the rest of the team were so friendly and welcoming!

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Colour and cut

Cathy Montgomery
6th Aug 2017
5.0
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Had a fantastic experience at Medusa today. Jo was brilliant, listened to me and gave fantastic advice which resulted in a gorgeous colour and cut. Very happy.

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Helen Cuthbert
5th Aug 2017
5.0
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Great experience!
Very friendly and speedy service. Thanks

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Returning

Anonymous
5th Aug 2017
5.0

Ive learned to look forward to getting a haircut, rather than trudging to a barbers every few months thanks to Kate.

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Pedicure with Iram

Liz Brock
4th Aug 2017
5.0
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Always a delight always a great pedicure. Lovely friendly staff. Very relaxd

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Amazing!

Kirsty Cameron
3rd Aug 2017
5.0

Ashley was fantastic! So meticulous over the style - so pleased with the finished article! Thank you!!

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Last minute Cut and blow dry

Helen Penworthy
2nd Aug 2017
5.0
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I phoned on the off chance while I was visiting Edinburgh and got an appointment that afternoon. Fantastically friendly service, amazing haircut and Kate was amazing. What a lovely experience!

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Red carpet brows

VICTORIA Meir
2nd Aug 2017
4.0
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This was the first time in years thst I had let someone touch my brows due to so many bad experiences but I really like them. Was a bit shocked to start with as I am very fair but a couple of days after they look great!

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Fantastic

Corrine Fulford
29th Jul 2017
5.0
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I highly recommend anyone looking for a hairdressers in Edinburgh to go to Medusa. Its been my second time at their salon in Bread Street and not only are all their staff friendly and welcoming but Jenny my stylist worked her magic once again with my hair! So i will swishing my hair for at least the next week...

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A whole experience

Sally Kerr
29th Jul 2017
5.0
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I've been coming to Medusa for years and the reason is the whole experience. Everyone is so professional but they're also helpful, friendly and kind - you don't just gorgeous hair, you get alot more. I'd recommend it to anyone.

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Hair cut

JAQUIE Cumpstie
29th Jul 2017
5.0
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Very happy pleasant friendly staff and great haircut!

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Lawrence and Jenny

Hazel Laidlaw
29th Jul 2017
5.0
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Excellent service very happy with colour and cut

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Jenni is fabulous!

Ashleigh
28th Jul 2017
5.0
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Had my hair cut today by Jenni. She listened to what I wanted and styled my hair exactly as I expected. I have the fear of hairdressers taking off too much but she was amazing and only took off what she needed to. Such a great personality too and very experienced. All staff lovely and would definitely recommended.

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Amazing

Natalie Graham
28th Jul 2017
5.0
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Cannot recommend Kirsty enough! Always does an incredible job of my hair

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Amazing!!

Leagh Powell
27th Jul 2017
5.0
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So happy with my lovely new hair. Went on line this morning and manage to book a spot with one of Medusa's award winning stylists, she made me feel so at easy , perfect.

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Tint and cut

Maria Douglas
27th Jul 2017
5.0
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As always great service from Kirsty. Always come out of the salon feeling great !!! Hair looking amazing

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Happy customer

Flora Allison
22nd Jul 2017
5.0
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Kate gave me a fab cut and colour today along with lots of good advice. Everyone in the salon is smiley and friendly and the shampooing head massage was amazing! Highly recommended.

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Fantastic experience

Magdalena
22nd Jul 2017
5.0
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Had my colour done by Kirsty. The result is very natural, just what l wanted. I'm very pleased with the result. Kirsty is such a nice person as well, it was a pleasant experience.

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Great Blow Dry

Anonymous
21st Jul 2017
4.5
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Excellent service. Fab shampoo with a good head massage. Old hair from the day before on the chair was a bit odd putting but is still happily return to the salon again.

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Thank you

Steph Guerin
20th Jul 2017
5.0

Thank you Marnie for yet another great hair cut. And thanks for the nice chat. Lastly thanks for the pressies and thanks to you and your colleagues for the baby sitting duties! :)

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Another fantastic Medusa experience...

Gillian G
20th Jul 2017
5.0
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Been a Medusa regular for over five years, won't go anywhere else now. Jenni is absolutely fantastic, always go to her for a cut/ colour. She is amazingly creative and also helps me decide exactly what is right for me. She is attentive, extremely skilled at what she does and provides a wonderful salon experience from start to finish. The staff are lovely too and you always feel welcomed and well looked after. Would highly recommend Jenni at Medusa and regularly do! Thanks!

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Marnie at Medusa.

Jannette. Mackay
18th Jul 2017
5.0
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Myself my daughter and my granddaughter all get our hair done by Marnie. Three generations we are always very pleased. My granddaughter is also called Marnie. Thank you. Jannette Mackay

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Fantastic colour as always

Yvette Annand
17th Jul 2017
5.0
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I am always really happy with my hair colour. Kirsten is the best colourist I have come across in Edinburgh....

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Brilliant experience

David O'conner
16th Jul 2017
5.0
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Been going to Medusa for many years. Staff are well trained, great at their job. Best hairdressers on Edinburgh.

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Can't go anywhere else

Anna
15th Jul 2017
5.0
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Love this salon! Brilliant staff, amazing products and I leave feeling fab every time I'm in. Can't recommend Jenni enough :)

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Anonymous
15th Jul 2017
5.0

Ashley always kept me informed about what she was doing and if I wanted an extra adjustment to my hair she acted like it was no problem. Also didn't ask about work which to me is a bonus.

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Exactly what I asked for

Rosie Hayward
13th Jul 2017
5.0
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Ashley is a great hairdresser, who is always lovely to talk to and gives me exactly the hair I want, every time. Thanks Ashley!

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Highlights

Derna Lough
8th Jul 2017
5.0
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Had my hair highlighted with Sarah.
Fantastic job, really pleased with the results.
Would definitely recommend her, she was very experienced and personable.
Sarah knew exactly what was achievable for my style and it turned out exactly how we planned.
I will definitely be back.

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Marnie is brilliant

Chloe H
8th Jul 2017
5.0
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Had my hair cut this morning by Marnie, it took 45mins for a wash, long hair cut with fringe and blow dry. My hair looks and feels great! Marnie always does a great job and is lovely to chat to ?

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Medusa

Jane
7th Jul 2017
5.0
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Great haircut and colour with Sara. Knows her stuff!!

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Ashley

Anonymous
4th Jul 2017
5.0

Ashley was a lovely, friendly girl who clearly knew her stuff. Great haircut and intend to take my daughter to see her for a trim soon. Also best coffee from any hairdresser!!

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Fabulous

Anonymous
1st Jul 2017
5.0

Just had my hair cut and styled by Kate this morning who has done an amazing job????????I absolutely love it. Such a lovely girl,will be back for cut and style in a few weeks.
Sharlene Braidwood ❤️

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Brilliant!

Anonymous
29th Jun 2017
5.0

Had my hair cut today by Ashley. She was so friendly and chatty. Very happy with my hair and an extremely reasonable price for what I got done. Will definitely be back :)

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Excellent!

Anonymous
28th Jun 2017
5.0

Had highlights and cut today with Jenni - can't rate it highly enough! Absolutely lovely experience from beginning to end and Jenni sent me back out into the world feeling very smug about my blonde bob. I would recommend Jenni at Medusa Bread Street to everyone!

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Brilliant

Anonymous
27th Jun 2017
5.0

Relaxed and unpretentious salon. Jenni was amazing , first time in years someone has cut and styled my hair the way I wanted it.

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Best colour ever

Anonymous
27th Jun 2017
5.0

Laurence has transformed my brown wispy hair by mixing highlights, I now have healthy looking auburn hair. I am delighted. The cut is amazing and makes my hair look thick and shiny. Laurence listened to what I asked for and made me feel special on every part of the process. His passion for hair but chilled out manner was refreshing. I can't thank him enough. I would recommend him to anyone who wants a new look.

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Always amazing!!!!

Anonymous
27th Jun 2017
5.0

Jenni is the best hairdresser on the block!!!!!! I trust her to make all the best decisions with my hair and she never lets me down. I always leave feeling re-energized and super glam. I'd recommend her to anyone and everyone!!!! The salon is always fun- all the staff are super nice, accommodating and good chat. Lattes are always flowing and all the up to date magazines there to read!! Love love loveeeeeee

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Very knowledgeable staff

Tma
24th Jun 2017
5.0

Always have a nice experience here. Kate is extremely knowledgeable about hair and products. I never feel pressured to purchase anything she suggests, but I've not been disappointed with any of the products I've purchased on her recommendation.

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Wouldn't go anywhere else!

Anonymous
23rd Jun 2017
5.0

Jeni is great! Always works around my timings, love my cut and colour every time!

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Great haircut

Anonymous
22nd Jun 2017
5.0

My second time visiting the salon and very happy with my haircut. Kate takes the time to find out what I want and makes suggestions (which is always welcome as I'm normally not exactly sure what I want!). It's a large busy salon with a friendly atmosphere.

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