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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Best decision ever !

Charlotte Williams
27th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thanks to Sarah I now have an amazing new haircut ❤️ Went from long to short and never felt better. Great service and will be taking the train from Glasgow to edinburgh from now on to get my hair cut by Sarah :)

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Cut and colour with Kirsty

Jelena Milicev
26th Sep 2017
5.0
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Kirsty has been doing magic for my hair for years now. I've recently moved to Glasgow but I still come in for my regular appointments with her. Wouldn't change for the world.

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Thanks Kirsty

Anonymous
26th Sep 2017
5.0

Hair cut from Kirsty at Bread St. She is always great, listens to what I want and makes suggestions based on my hair type. Very knowledgable about products. Head massage was an added bonus!! Would definitely recommend.

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A pleasant experience as always

Anonymous
25th Sep 2017
5.0

The staff are always friendly and helpful and I can trust the stylists to understand what I'm looking for. Trainees just started and seemed cheery and enthusiastic, all the best to them :) Just wish I knew how to get my hair looking as good at home... Thank you!

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Great experience

Lorriane Morrison
24th Sep 2017
5.0
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Very professional and pleasant staff , service of high quality, would recommend it.

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Won't go anywhere else

Anonymous
23rd Sep 2017
5.0
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I've never come out of here not happy with my haircut. And the product recommendations are always on point.

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Great experience

Anonymous
19th Sep 2017
5.0

Kirsty is amazing at her job! She is an expert in colour and cutting- I completely trust her with my hair and I love spending the day with her getting my hair done! Thanks for another fantastic cut and colour!

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Great

Deirdre Findlay
16th Sep 2017
5.0
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Fantastic - again !

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Amazing

Camilla Eyre
15th Sep 2017
5.0
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It was a great experience, I got exactly what I wanted and the people are all so lovely and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend the Medusa on Bread Street (Edin) to everyone!

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Five Star Service

Emily Mackay
14th Sep 2017
5.0
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I always have such a brilliant time with Kirsty at Medusa Bread St. She always puts me at ease and knows exactly what will suit me. I never leave disappointed and she makes sure of that - couldn't rate her any higher!

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Absolutely Amazing

Hannah Cutburthson
14th Sep 2017
5.0
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Lovely people and did a fantastic job with my hair. Probably the best haircut I've had at a Scottish salon. Will definitely be returning.

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Tint and cut

Maria Douglas
12th Sep 2017
5.0
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As always Kirsty did a magnificent job on taming my thick locks.

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Great experience

David
12th Sep 2017
4.5
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Quality haircut good service

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Love it

Christine Stewart
9th Sep 2017
5.0

I've been getting my hair cut by Jenni now for four years, she is a fantastic hairdresser who is always patient, responsive and has a plan about how we are moving forward with my hair and colour. More than that she is one of the kindest, funniest, brightest people. The atmosphere in the salon is pleasant and welcoming, and it comes across that Colin cares about his customers, staff and business.

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Amazing Hair cut by Sarah !

Aparna Joshi
8th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thank you Sarah for a brand new look for me. I had long curly hair and was skeptical as to how a different hair style would look on me.
Sarah listened to all my concerns carefully and gave me a fantastic hair cut and I love it !

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So happy with my hair cut!

Racheal Smith
8th Sep 2017
5.0
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Would highly recommend Jenni! She cut my hair exactly the way I asked for and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! She is truly a lovely person and will definitely be asking for her for my next appointment :)

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Been going here for years now

Georgina Day
7th Sep 2017
5.0
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Kirsty is a superstar! Full of great advice and always able to get the look I want with no problems.

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Amazong

Katie Simpson
7th Sep 2017
5.0
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I have never left a salon so happy. Kirsty is a wonderful stylist and person. She was so lovely and knowledgeable. I never knew my hair could look this good. I can't praise her highly enough.

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Re-style

Gorgina Borman
6th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thank you to Jenni for a fantastic haircut.... Love it

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Amazing experience

Natasha Toyer
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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I got a Balayage cut and colour with Olaplex treatment today by Ashley and I love the results. I was previously more or less fully blonde with Balayage but got it dyed back to my natural brown to try and repair it and I've hated being back brown. My hair over time has got shorter and thinner as well as being extremely dry and grassy. I've hated it so much so that most days I'd just pull it up in a messy bun so I don't have to deal with it. Ashley spent a long time and paid attention to detail with my hair and it clearly shows with the end result. My hair feels and looks so much for healthy and the colour has blended so well. She, as well as the rest of the girls in the salon, were friendly and attentive. Ashley done an amazing job and I can't wait to go back and get her to get me back to full blonde again!

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Medusa Bread Street

Noor Malik
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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I've been getting my hair coloured by Kirsty (Medusa Bread Street) for just over a year now. CAN NOT FAULT HER! Flawless service and she is amazing at what she does! I wouldn't even dream of having anyone else colour my hair! I have extremely long hair and very dark but Kirsty transforms it to a beautiful ash blonde everytime leaving it softer and better condition than I walked in with!! The whole team at Bread street is absolutely lovely and always go an extra mile to make you feel special and taken care of when I pop in! Highly recommend this salon and Kirsty is just FAB! Looking forward to my next trip already haha!

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Great haircut

Laura
5th Sep 2017
4.5
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The stylist understood and did exactly what I wanted.

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Last minute appointment

Harbir Singh
2nd Sep 2017
5.0
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I had an appointment to colour (save) my hair with Colin who was fantastic from start to finish. He talked me through the hair colour and effect I wanted. The olaplex treatment was fab too. My hair hasn't looked and felt this good in years!! ???

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Amazing as ever.

Anonymous
2nd Sep 2017
5.0

Amazing hairdressers. Jenni is a brilliant hairdresser and wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Brows and lashes with Iram

Anonymous
31st Aug 2017
5.0

I've only had "brows and lashes" treatment at Medusa, with Iram- the first time as a 'luxury treat', but thereafter regularly because everything about my visit was positive. Iram is wonderfully charming and warm and with her beauty skills, intelligence and natural friendliness makes each treatment a special experience.

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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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Jenni

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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