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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Get exactly the cut You want

Tanya Inglis
22nd Oct 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Brilliant cut, every aspect of my cut is precision and I love it. I’m fussy so Kate keeps asking questions as she’s cutting my hair - which I love. Always delighted. Can’t recommend Kate and indeed Medusa highly enough.

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Amazing ❤️

Claire Soulsby
20th Oct 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Came in to get my hair done by Kate, gave little help as I’m useless with it but Kate managed to just somehow know what I wanted!! I love it!! Will be back soon to maintain!

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We are pleased your happy x

First haircut in a salon in years!!

Rosie Patience
20th Oct 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Kate was so lovely and helpful during my entire visit. She talked me through everything she was doing to make sure I was happy and spent time showing me how to style my new fringe which I am so grateful for! I didn’t catch the name of the girl who greeted me and washed my hair but she was so lovely and chatty and her head massage was 10/10! To top it off, they are currently running a 50% discount for individuals working in hospitality which is such a lovely thing to do, greatly appreciated! I would not hesitate to return to Medusa as I felt so comfortable there. Thank you!

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Thank you for your kind words. We ate always happy to help x

Amazing cut!

Monica Alsina
19th Oct 2020
5.0
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I am really happy with my hair cut! The stylist was really nice and I enjoyed chatting with her, I will definitely recommend medusa to my friends and go back once I need my hair done again!

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Thanks! We look forward to your return x

Fantastic experience

Ann Gilroyd
15th Oct 2020
Stylist: Jo
5.0

Great set up, super stylist, fantastic experience

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Amazing

Magdalena Kamińska
9th Oct 2020
Stylist: Kirsty
5.0
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Simone - she was so nice and focused on helping me with my hair, i will come back to her. An easy chat and very cheerful and skilled person. She did magic to my hair i cant stop looking and touching it!

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Great, we are happy that you love your hair!

Medusa

Christine Clark
8th Oct 2020
Stylist: Colin
5.0
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Excellent

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First class

Lorna Bateman
8th Oct 2020
Stylist: Colin
5.0

Wonderful as ever. 20+ years and Colin and the team never fail to deliver.

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Thank you Lorna x

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Sheena Mcphie
7th Oct 2020
Stylist: Kate
4.5
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Excellent service from Kate and the Medusa staff

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Sheena MacPhie
7th Oct 2020
Stylist: Kate
4.5

As usual, Kate listened and advised on new style. Yesterday I went shorter and I was delighted with it. Excellent cutter and lovely personality

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Best hairdresser /hairdressers in edinburgh

Pauline Pratt
5th Oct 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0
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So happy with hair . Marnie is the best . A whole year since I was last in for a haircut still kept its shape . Been going to medusa for years now . The best

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Fantastic

Susan Muller
30th Sep 2020
5.0
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Had a visit to graduate stylist Eilidh Dewar who made a fantastic job doing my highlights. Looking forward to my next visit

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Thank you x

Amazing autumn colour

Laura Mackay
29th Sep 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Lovely autumn colour refresh.

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Great we are happy your happy x

Amazing

Sarah Mcgee
17th Sep 2020
5.0
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Connor is an amazing stylist. Really understood what I wanted and my gairsnever looked so good. Very very happy ?

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We are happy that your happy. Look forward to seeing you in the salon again x

THE NEW ME

Debbie Cormack
12th Sep 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Excellent service as always, Kate certainly knows what my hair needs. Kate always makes me feel welcome and each time I visit the salon my hair comes out amazing.

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A new regular

Cailin
11th Sep 2020
Stylist: Colin
5.0

I had highlights and a cut done with Simone today, I’m beyond happy! I feel like a different person and will definitely be back! She was so lovely to talk.
All staff worse masks (correctly) and there were ladies cleaning down all surfaces constantly. I felt safe getting my hair done here

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Thank you for your lovely review.. we aim to please all our clients even in this strange times. We hope to see you in the salon again x

Excellent

Tricia Willder
10th Sep 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Great service on my first visit to this salon.
Kate quickly got the measure of my hair type and am really pleased with my style .

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Great experience!

Helene Vincent
3rd Sep 2020
5.0
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The hairdresser who took care of me was great and friendly. She advised a hair cut and style according to my requirements and took care of my hair in the best way possible. I will definitely come back in the salon!

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Excellent

Maggie
31st Aug 2020
5.0
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Connor gave me exactly what I asked for and gave me good styling tips for curly hair. Lovely chats at the start but less chat as the cutting started, which was very reassuring.

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Great, we are glad you enjoyed your time with us

Great experience with Symone

Lorna Dewar
28th Aug 2020
5.0
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This was my first visit to Medusa, Bread Street and what a great experience. Symone put me at ease and was absolutely amazing. I had a full head of highlights which exceeded my expectations and my cut is exactly what I wanted. I would recommend anyone to make an appointment with Symone.

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Best hair salon in Edinburgh (and I’ve been to a few)

Jade Smith
25th Aug 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0

I was recommended this salon at the start of the year by a friend and she was not wrong, this place is fantastic. I’ve had three appointments now with Kate, she is absolutely brilliant at doing both cut and colour. Over the years I’ve also visited two of the other, well known, salon chains in Edinburgh (I’ll give you a clue, they both start with C), and been really disappointed with how impersonal the stylist were when delivering any service. When I visit Medusa I actually feel like someone puts a bit of thought into what they are doing. They take a look at the condition of your hair, they look at the texture and they cut a style that will fit into your routine and suit your face shape. They don’t just pick one colour number from a book, pop it on your head and hope for the best. The colour feels tailored to account for your hair natural colour/ previous hair colour that hasn’t grown out yet. Kate is the first hair dresser I’ve had that’s taken the time to explain a bit more about the science of hair- what it needs and why, rather than just tell me how important it is to use a hair mask. I would highly recommend this salon, Kate has left my hair looking and feeling better than it has done in years. You can tell that everyone who works in this salon really cares about their clients. They ask what you want instead of just telling you what they think you need. Overall, if you’re looking for a reputable salon in the Edinburgh area then forget the others and book with Medusa.

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Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I will pass them onto kate and the team x

Wonderful!

Abbi Megen
24th Aug 2020
4.5
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Stylist - Simone.
So happy with the outcome, Simone got perfectly what I wanted and it looks great. She was very friendly and professional and I had an enjoyable experience. I will be back - thank you.

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Thank you we are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us!

Haircut and Blowdry

Anonymous
22nd Aug 2020
5.0

Great service, fully recommend

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Bread street

Anonymous
22nd Aug 2020
Stylist: Kate
4.5

Staff all really good and welcoming. Have seen kate several times now and she is always great and manages to Interpret what you want so well.

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What amazing service and great chat from symone!

Miss Alex Aitkenhaid
20th Aug 2020
5.0
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Honestly such a nice salon, symone was so kind and chatty, and dedicated to making sure they deliver exactly what the customer wants, will make sure they get it right whatever the case. Can't flaw them. Thanks so much.

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Sneaky COVID charge

Serena Baker
15th Aug 2020
3.0
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My actual haircut was alright, but my stylist (I wasn’t actually told her name so I’ve chosen a random person from the list, sorry if I got the wrong person.) said she would thin it out a little with the thinning scissors. She took so much weight out of my hair that when I put it up it looks horrible now. It’s so thin when before it wasn’t even that thick. Also, I understand that businesses are struggling at the minute, however no one told me over the phone as I booked my appointment, or when I arrived at the salon, about the extra ‘COVID charge’ for the extra 15 minutes the cut would take and PPE (my haircut took the same amount of time as it did pre-COVID). This extra charge was sprung on me last minute as I went to pay, AFTER I’d had my hair cut, so how could I back out? Adding onto this the fact that student discount isn’t being given at the moment, the haircut ended up being so expensive for me when I didn’t expect this. Customers should be well informed of ‘extra charges’ well before the haircut is done so they aren’t surprised and forced to pay more that they can afford.

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Anika Neilson
4th Aug 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Love my new cut! Really nice hairdresser too.

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Tracy Wood
30th Jul 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0
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It is always a pleasant experience when I come here to get my hair done. Helpful and friendly staff and I leave very happy with my hair looking nice and healthy.

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Thanks! We are happy to see you back. ?

26th July

Anonymous
26th Jul 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0

As always 10/10 from Marnie. Great haircut and great company.

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Thank you x

Love my haircut

Sarah Smith
25th Jul 2020
5.0
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Simone did an AMAZING job!! I absolutely love my haircut!! Thank you for all the measures you are taking to keep everyone safe!! Will definitely be back!!

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Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed your visit and felt safe.
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Amazing! Thank you

Cat
24th Jul 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0
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Thank you so much for the best hair cut and colour ever! I’m so happy with it. You totally listened to what I want and I got it! Thank You!

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Your very welcome x

First hair appointment since before lockdown!

Lynne Cumming
20th Jul 2020
Stylist: Colin
5.0

I admit I was nervous sharing a space with other people for the first time since lockdown but oh my goodness, the nerves disappeared as soon as I entered. I sanitised my hands and my temperature was taken. All safety bases were covered from disposable gowns to screens between seats at hair wash area. Thank you, everyone at Medusa for looking out for us all. X

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First haircut at Medusa

Nicola
2nd Apr 2020
5.0
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Great experience! Super team, so friendly and thoughtful :) thankyou guys. Will
Definitely be back xxx

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Medusa Edinburgh

Ann Stewart
22nd Mar 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Not my usual experience given the current circumstances! Lorraine was lovely and the whole staff cheerful and calm. On what turned out to be the last day of opening. The Medusa experience is always brilliant, and I’m looking forward to when it’s business as usual again.

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Thank you Ann, we look forward to seeing you soon x

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Anonymous
21st Mar 2020
5.0

Wouldn’t go anywhere else, love my hair and Marnie has gone above and beyond to get it how I wanted it. Thank you xx

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Great staff quality service

David O'conner
21st Mar 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Being going to bread street salon for years. Never disappointed great people who really professional.

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Thank you David! Always a pleasure

The Very Best

Jennifer
19th Mar 2020
Stylist: Lorraine
5.0
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Been going to this salon for 22 years. Highly professional, friendly, treat you like family. Lorraine has been my hairdresser for 10 of these years. She is amazing. Always does a great job. Marnie looked after me when Lorraine was on maternity leave and she also does a great job. Highly recommend?

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Thank you Jennifer see you soon

Good cut friendly service

Kay Hyde
15th Mar 2020
Stylist: Kate
4.0
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Welcoming salon. Very happy with cut. The stylist was an excellent listener and took great care over getting the result I wanted.

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Thank you Kay

Another fab colour and cut

Claire Walkingshaw
27th Feb 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Fabulous service as always! Kate is a fantastic hair dresser who always knows exactly what I want and gets it right everytime!!

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Thanks so much

Kate the hair fairy

Alex Fleming
25th Feb 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Kate has been doing my hair for years and honestly she is amazing. I love watching her work her magic. She is fantastic at what she does and I can't recommend her enough.

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Thanks so much, see you soon .

Recent Visit

Sheena Milligan
25th Feb 2020
Stylist: Jo
4.0
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Nice visit to Medusa, very friendly and chilled.

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Thanks so much

Marnie

Frank Eardley
24th Feb 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0
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Marnie is always fantastic. Top class

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Fantastic haircut

Leslay Welsh
21st Feb 2020
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah is equally as great at a cut as she is colour . I’m always very happy when I leave the salon and it’s a very relaxing few hours

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The Queen of nails lives here

Hannah White
20th Feb 2020
5.0
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Had my shellac nails done in the salon by Ingrid. They are amazing! She is the queen of nails ??❤️ Great price as well.

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Platinum blonde

Anonymous
19th Feb 2020
5.0

As always, my experience and the result I got were very good.

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Lovely experience

Amy Davies
18th Feb 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0

The most enjoyable and relaxing hair cut I've ever had. Enjoyed the head massage during hair wash. Kate was lovely and my hair feels amazing.

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Amazing cut and colour

Laura
18th Feb 2020
Stylist: Kate
5.0
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Just W.O.W. I challenged Kate for new colouring which was in line with hot for 2020 and she absolutely pulled it out the bag. Amazing warm colours, my hair is vibrant, colourful and i look amazing. Had so many +ve comments. I used to hate being a red head as felt colours limited but Kate has shown me that there is loads you can do. Love it! Plus the cut with a concave layer was top notch too.

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Relaxing

Eleanor Tulloch
17th Feb 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0
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A lovely relaxing time..while having my hair cut & a chat

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Thank you !

A Lovely Experience

Pauline Gibb
7th Feb 2020
Stylist: Marnie
5.0
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This was my first visit to Medusa. I found all the staff very warm, polite and helpful. The salon has a pleasant relaxing atmosphere. I was absolutely delighted with the result of my hair treatment. Marnie is a lovely person and an asset to the salon.

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Amazing!

Maria
6th Feb 2020
Stylist: Colin
5.0

I’m very pleased with my haircut and colour.
Connor was very professional, attentive and did exactly what I wanted.
I will be back soon :)

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Thanks Maria, we look forward to seeing you back in the salon soon!