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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Excellent service

Anonymous
4th Sep 2021
5.0

Had a lovely experience today with Corinne and the girls! Felt relaxed and comfortable the whole time and the whole process was very covid-safe. Came away with my hair looking and feeling great, with every one of my hair concerne addressed. 10/10 will be going back!

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Inga Jack
3rd Sep 2021
Team Member: Kate
4.5
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Amazing stylist Kate, always professional and has great attention to detail

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Marnie saved my hair

Catherine
3rd Sep 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0

I made an appointment with Marnie after a stylist at another salon did an absolutely awful hack job of my hair. Marnie was so sweet and sympathetic, and she spent lots of time talking me through how she could make the cut work for me. She did an amazing job of turning a terrible experience into a really positive one, and worked out a style that looks flattering and makes me so much happier.

I will literally never go anywhere else again!

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Great cut with Corinne

Gorgia Leggett
2nd Sep 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Had a lovely experience with Corinne - super happy with my textured and bouncy cut! Thank you!

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Love coming to medusa

Pauline
2nd Sep 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0

I always feel 100 times better after getting my hair done by marmite at medusa . Been coming here for years . Marnie always seems to know what suits me and the girls are all lovely . Would not go anywhere else .

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Very happy!

Lisa Howard
23rd Aug 2021
Team Member: Connor
4.5
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Connor is an extremely skilled stylist and created the style I asked for with an added bit of discussion and advice about how best to interpret the example photo I showed him. He's asked my hair twice before and each time I've been super satisfied with the quality of the cut.

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Amazing highlights :)

Georgia
22nd Aug 2021
Team Member: Connor
5.0
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I recently visited the Medusa salon for the first time in order to soften a balayage done by a different salon on my hair. Connor was fantastic in creating balance and structure on my hair color, and carefully listened to how I would like my hair to look like. The result was 100% on point, professional and consistent . I would definitely recommend this salon and will be my choice for my hair appointments going forward :)

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My haircut

Anonymous
21st Aug 2021
4.5

Super

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Debbie Cormack
10th Aug 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Excellent service from entry to exit.
Beginning to feel part of the family.
My new bob style gets better with each cut .

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Lovely

Molly Mcdonald
3rd Aug 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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The lady was lovely and very friendly and I love my new hair xx

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Lovely Salon

Chrissie Williamson
16th Jul 2021
Team Member: Connor
4.5
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Charming, thoughtful and thorough as always

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Lovely cut & style

Kate Newton
16th Jul 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Marnie was so lovely and the haircut was fabulous. My hair was feeling really dry before and now it feels super healthy and glossy, she also styled it so nicely. I'll definitely be coming back!

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Absolutely amazing!!!!

Zoe Flower
15th Jul 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Most amazing cut and colour by far the best I’ve ever had!!! Corrine was amazing. Took so much time and care and I couldn’t be happier. Had a huge change to my hair went from long blonde (not a great blonde) to a gorgeous wolf cut and ashier brown/blonde!!

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Leigh Baird
15th Jul 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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Fabulous salon and service as always.

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Great hairdresser

Louise
14th Jul 2021
5.0

Kate always makes you feel comfortable and looked after, she’s a great hairdresser and gives the best head massage ever!

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Rachel Brand
10th Jul 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Top class service as always! Love my colour, which I'd have never been brave enough to choose on my own. Kate always has me leaving the salon feeling brand new again! All the staff are great and help you feel relaxed. Love my little bit of me-time.

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Sarah
5th Jul 2021
Team Member: Connor
5.0

Great first visit! Will definitely be back.

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Heavenly Hair Pamper!

Jane Hale
1st Jul 2021
Team Member: Connor
5.0
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Lovely haircut from Connor who was extra attentive to my needs, relaxing gentle head massage too. My hair felt so alive afterwards?wonderful result, I would highly recommend him??

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Debra Maconold
19th Jun 2021
5.0
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Mikey did my hair on Wednesday and it was in bad condition, but he did a fabulous job on the cut and blow dry. Would recommend him 100%. What a lovely young man he was as well, really chatty and put me at ease 10/10 from me

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Great haircut

Ailsa Collin
19th Jun 2021
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Wonderful haircut, great chat and good tips for my unruly hair. All round great experience! Thank you, will definitely be back.

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Amazing as always

Laura Cox
11th Jun 2021
Team Member: Connor
5.0
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Amazing colour and cut as always , amazing head massage also

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Great!

Hannah Taylor
8th Jun 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Fantastic service, Kate did exactly the cut I wanted thanks. Felt very relaxed and pampered!

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New hairstyle

Sheena Mcphie
4th Jun 2021
Team Member: Kate
4.0
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As always delighted with new shorter hairstyle. Kate is excellent in her job and very professional

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Thank you

Mark Buckingham
1st Jun 2021
Team Member: Connor
5.0
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Thank you Connor for my hair cut, the best haircut I've had in a long time ?

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My awesome experience at Medusa again .

Lesley Rhind
27th May 2021
Team Member: symone
5.0
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Symone has exceeded my expectations once more . I am thrilled with my hair and it has made me feel so much better . Symone is friendly and my time in the Salon today was relaxing , welcoming . Very professional in her approach . I am blessed to have found her to style and color my hair .

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Marnie Superstar

Anonymous
24th May 2021
5.0

Marnie was so nice! She did exactly what I have asked for. Excellent ?

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Anonymous
22nd May 2021
Team Member: symone
5.0

She was knowledgeable and explained me what would be good for my hair and the look it brings. I am very happy with the experience

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Love my stylist

Anne Mcculloch
20th May 2021
Team Member: Jo
4.5
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Always enjoy my visits and love how my hair looks when I leave, lovely friendly team ??

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Best stylist in Edinburgh!

Lorna Dewar
15th May 2021
Team Member: symone
5.0
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Symone is a fabulous stylist, I've never been disappointed, she always seems to know exactly what I'm wanting.

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Highlights and cut

Penny Riddell
14th May 2021
Team Member: Marnie
4.0
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Really lovely stylist. All staff friendly and cut is good. Colour wasn’t what I was looking for, very ash blonde rather than bright, but I have never been before and maybe I wasn’t clear enough. Service really friendly and helpful.

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Excellent as always

Charlotte Davey
13th May 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Kate for years and she is the colour wizard! Great cut to freshen things up again as well

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks Charlotte, we are happy you are happy! I will pass your comments over to Kate.

Balayage

Fiona Rollinson
7th May 2021
Team Member: symone
5.0

Excellent experience! Soooo delighted with my hair! And Symantec is just lovely!

Thank you

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

So glad you are happy with your colour Fiona! Thank you.

Kate rocks

Anonymous
6th May 2021
5.0

As always Kate did an amazing job, thank you! The whole team are great, top notch salon.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thank you! I will pass your comments over to Kate and the team.

Post-lockdown loveliness!

Emily Morgan
6th May 2021
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Can always trust Jo with my hair. Went for a restyle after lockdown gave me something extra and I’m so happy with it! Everyone obviously working really hard to ensure safety and cleanliness.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

We are delighted you are happy with your new style!

Colour and cut

Anonymous
5th May 2021
5.0

Very pleased

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Thank you!

Thankyou!

Fiona Hodder
4th May 2021
Team Member: Connor
5.0
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Connor is a legend ? I’m so fussy with my hair but Connor did an amazing job, never been happier with my hair ✨

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

We are so glad you are happy with your hair Fiona! I'll pass your thanks over to Connor.

AMAZING HAIRCUT!

Raquel Graña
30th Apr 2021
Team Member: symone
5.0
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Symone did an amazing job! My haircut was outstanding. My hair looked so healthy. They also treated me very well. I'd recommend anyone going there.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

There's nothing better than feeling and looking amazing! I will pass your thanks over to Symone.

Classic Bob

Claire Bell
30th Apr 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Love my new hair! I feel so fresh now. Thanks Marnie excellent cut!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

So glad you love your new style! I'll pass your thanks on to Marnie.

Amazing

Aleksandra Latka
29th Apr 2021
Team Member: Jo
4.5
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Absolutely fabulous. Warm welcome and chat. Jo provided great advice when it came to my colour choice and she was super nice and explanatory throughout every step of my appointment. Gutted we didn’t take a before and after picture because her work looks great!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks Alekasndra, so glad you are happy with your new hair!

10/10 for highlights & cut

Nicola
24th Apr 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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First time getting my hair done by Marnie and I'm really delighted. She has made a beautiful job of free hand blonde highlights and cut a perfect bob. Was a joy to chat to aswell!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

That is great Nicola! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and yes Marnie is easy to chat too as well as a fantastic hairdresser.

5 star quality and service.

Michelle Macdonald
22nd Apr 2021
5.0
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I could not find his name listed, but it was Connor who did my hair today. What brilliant service! Connor is a lovely person who listened to my wants, helped me define what it was I wanted and throughout the cut and blow dry was a joy to talk to. Information to detail, Connor knows hair, and knows what to do with it. I feel like a million pounds after my haircut.
I have another appointment already booked with Connor again and for the first time in ages, feel excited about my hair and the different things that we can do with it. Thank you Connor and thank you Medusa. X

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Hi Michelle, thanks for your review, Yes Connor does know hair! its his fav topic to talk about! glad you have all the information you need re your needs. Thanks for rebooking with Connor.

Hair colouring

Anonymous
22nd Apr 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0

Excellent

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thank you

Amazing salon

Charlotte Mackenzie
22nd Apr 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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Perfect experience, wouldn’t fault a thing. Staff were friendly.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks for your review Charlotte, Colin and the bread st team hope to see you soon.

Highlights and Bangs

Cliona Mccabe
22nd Apr 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Had an amazing experience and have never loved a hair colour or a hair cut more. Thank you so much Kate!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Your most welcome!

Fab

Carole Mcivor
20th Apr 2021
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Jo looked after me from the minute I arrived, I was fairly anxious as going from long hair to short, however Jo reassured me and asked lots of questions so I was out at ease. I’m delighted with the result and have already rebooked.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks for your lovely review Carloe, Jo and the team will look forward tou your next visit.

Lockdown hair

Lynne Cumming
20th Apr 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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It's about 6 months since my last visit so there was plenty of hair to play with. Colin asked what I was after and as usual I left it up to him because I totally trust he will only do what suits me!! The salon was clean and socially distance adhered to. I sanitised my hands with sanitizer provided and left my contact details. Screens were in place between wash basins and my hair was quickly swept up. I felt very safe x

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thank you lynne, always a pleasure to have you in Bread st.

Amazing

Molly Pack
19th Apr 2021
5.0
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My stylist was Connor and he has made me feel unbelievably good about myself. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted and he has given me a cut that I am in love with.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Hello Molly, we are delighted your happy with your haircut. connor and the team hope to see you back in the salon soon.

Always good

Sarah Mosley
16th Apr 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Went in today for a long overdue colour and Kate did her usual fantastic job even with the added difficulty of self applied box dye needing fixed too. The staff and experience are always lovely and I cannot recommend enough!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Good afternoon Sarah, thanks for taking the time to leave us your lovely review. We are delighted your happy with the service and your hair too..
see you soon

Thank you!

Jacqueline
16th Apr 2021
5.0

Delighted with my cut and colour advice, and with Connor's no-judgement policy on my lockdown attempts at fringe trimming. So glad you're back!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Hello Jacqueline
Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your salon visit!
We are glad to be back doing what we do best!
See you soon

Excellent hair cut

Anita Deppe
15th Apr 2021
Team Member: Jo
4.5
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Jo listened and implemented, great service!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thank you Anita