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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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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Great service

Anonymous
22nd Jun 2017
5.0

Thrilled with my colour and cut, would definitely recommend, very professional

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Medusa Bread Street

Anonymous
15th Jun 2017
5.0

Such a relaxed and friendly salon. Everyone is professional, no idle chat between staff. Always made to feel important. And great cutters and colour specialists. If you're looking to change your hair stylist give them a try. You will not be disapponted. It's personal service every time.

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Thanks

Anonymous
15th Jun 2017
5.0

Great hair cut as usual.

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Perfect

Jamie Fleming
15th Jun 2017
5.0

Great experience as always. Kate was lovely.

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Happy client!

Anonymous
10th Jun 2017
5.0

Once again Sarah transforms me, she always gets it just right from cut to colour, can't recommend her enough!
It's always a pleasure to visit the salon,all staff very welcoming,never feel like anything is a problem and they always keep me stocked up with delicious liquud refreshments (a welcome bonus) won't be going anywhere else for my hair cut and colour that's for sure.

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Kate at Medusa, Bread street

Anonymous
9th Jun 2017
5.0

Amazing haircut by Kate! Hair left feeling amazing and perfect. Definitely recommend.

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Highly recommended

Anonymous
6th Jun 2017
5.0

I've been coming here for 4 years now and I've never left disappointed. I tend to give Kirsty creative control as I know she'll be honest and give me a colour and cut that suits me.

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Saturday delight

Anonymous
3rd Jun 2017
5.0

As always have a fabulous colour and cut at Medusa hair salon. Helpful, friendly staff and wonderful results from Colin! Love coming here.

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Amazing result from Ashley!!

Faye Kearney
3rd Jun 2017
5.0

I went in to Medusa today not expecting much of a change from my hair as it always seems really hard to get the warmth out of my blonde, although the results Ashley achieved with my hair were amazing! Absolutely in love with my icy blonde hair, will definitely be returning to her soon! The deal they have that if you are recommended to a certain stylist by someone or if you recommend someone to them is really good, especially when you're recieving the service you do. Very happy overall!

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Amazing

Anonymous
2nd Jun 2017
5.0

Kirsty is amazing as usual. Would never go to anyone else!

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Kate

Alex Devlin
1st Jun 2017
5.0

I absolutely love having my hair cut by Kate. She always know what to do with my unruly hair. She always does an amazing job and always makes me laugh. Love her to bits and can't recommend her enough!xx

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Great cut

Anonymous
1st Jun 2017
5.0

Another great hair cut and most relaxing hour out of my day, thanks to Colin x

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Cut and colour

Anonymous
27th May 2017
5.0

First time in salon and really pleased with cut and colour. Everyone welcoming and friendly, with bespoke advice and quality service from Laurence.

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Very disappointed this time

JB
25th May 2017
4.0

Normally, it's my favourite salon and I come here every time I need my hair cut. However, this time it was so poorly cut that I can't do anything with it now and it looks ridiculous. Also, my hair is a lot dryer now than it was before the visit, as if it was burnt. I guess I will have to cut it short now for it to look OK.

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Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
24th May 2017
5.0

Very happy with my cut.
Today was my third visit and I appreciate being so well looked after and having plenty time to discuss how I want my hair done.

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Beautiful hair

Anonymous
24th May 2017
5.0

Visited bread street shop today for an appointment with Sarah for balayage and cut. My hair looks amazing- thank you so much

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Hair cut with Jenni

Anonymous
21st May 2017
5.0

I highly recommend Jenni. She's very professional, friendly and gave me good suggestions. Love my haircut! Marisa

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Consistently brilliant

Andrew Guild
20th May 2017
5.0

I have been a client of Medusa's for a couple of years now and I rate them as the absolute best salon I have ever been to. From my first visit to my most recent (today), Kirsty has always looked after me very well and is a great ambassador for the business. As a hairdresser, she is absolutely superb! However, her customer care is second to none. I have visited salons all around the country and never have I had such great customer service. Kirsty is always very accommodating and offers brilliant advice when recommending products. Any products she has recommended, have always been as effective as described (no upselling for the sake of it). I'd recommend Kirsty and Medusa to anyone in Edinburgh!

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Amazing and super

Mcp123
20th May 2017
5.0

Lovely Jenni cut and styled my hair. She was happy to discuss with me what I was looking for and make some suggestions and gave me a terrific new look to leave with. Thank you!

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Excellent

Anonymous
19th May 2017
4.5

Great advice, colour and hair treatment from Jenny. All the staff really friendly. Hope to sample the complimentary wine next visit!

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Lorna Nisbet

Anonymous
19th May 2017
3.5

I had my hair cut and coloured this morning with *****. She has always done a good job and I have had lots of compliments. However, this time I felt the colour wasn't what I expected- too big a leap from previous colour and I don't feel it suits my skin tone. In addition my hair looks dry and out of condition and isn't cut as well as it usually is. So disappointed and would appreciate some response to this. Lorna Nisbet

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Hair

Anonymous
18th May 2017
5.0

Amazing love my hair will go no where else Kirsty rocks ????

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Fantastic as always

Anonymous
18th May 2017
5.0

They just know their stuff and are good, genuine people...Kirsten is best colourist in a long line of colourist I have had over 30 years...

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Ashley at Medusa on Bread Street

Anonymous
16th May 2017
5.0

Ashley did a great job!

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What a difference...

Amy Questiaux
15th May 2017
5.0

I can't thank Kirsty enough - her expert hands have guided me from tired, fried blonde to a buttery, rich and natural ash blonde. She was also knowledgeable and honest about recommended after care and products.

She was right on every count and even squeezed me in for a much needed trim. My boyfriend even noticed the cut and said it's my best haircut yet...will definitely be back.

Finally, I can be proud of my hair again, Kirsty put a real spring back in my step.

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