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

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Tracy Wood
30th Jul 2020
Team Member: 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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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks! We are happy to see you back. ?

26th July

Anonymous
26th Jul 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0

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

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thank you David! Always a pleasure

The Very Best

Jennifer
19th Mar 2020
Team Member: 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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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thank you Jennifer see you soon

Good cut friendly service

Kay Hyde
15th Mar 2020
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks so much

Kate the hair fairy

Alex Fleming
25th Feb 2020
Team Member: 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
Team Member: Jo
4.0
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Nice visit to Medusa, very friendly and chilled.

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks so much

Marnie

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

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Fantastic haircut

Leslay Welsh
21st Feb 2020
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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
Team Member: 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 Street

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

Great staff

Mary Allison
31st Jan 2020
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Connor was lovely and took time to understand what I wanted. I left feeling happy that I got the cut I wanted!

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Response from Medusa Bread Street

Thanks!

Connor

Mairi C
27th Jan 2020
5.0
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Connor was so friendly and made me feel at ease when trying something a bit different with my hair which I was really nervous about! Always offering refreshments and making sure at every step I was happy! Also did an amazing job with my damaged hair and has made the condition and colour feel and look great!

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Thanks we are happy that you are happy. See you soon!

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Sarah Mauritzen
24th Jan 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I love my hair. Sarah gave me confidence to dye it pink rather than my usual bleached blonde.

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Perfect cut

Alyssa Muego
18th Jan 2020
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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I always love my cut and style from Jo. She understands what I’m looking for and I’m never disappointed with the finish. Would definitely recommend.

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Never have a bad hair day again

Fiona Smith
16th Jan 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Just the best hairdresser!

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Lisa Fawkes
8th Jan 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Had a fantastic experience today at the salon, Sarah was very welcoming and chatty which is great. All the members of staff I interacted with were amazing. Will definitely be back

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Treat to for me by me

Laura Stott
30th Dec 2019
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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As always i have had another amazing haircut/hightlights . Pampered

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Amazing

Eve Gibson
25th Dec 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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As always brilliant service, lovely atmosphere, relaxing and a perfect cut, colour and bouncy blow dry. I love the experience at Medusa and the products really make a difference for my difficult hair. Kate is such a pro, she does exactly what I ask for and goes above and beyond to make sure my hair looks it's best (better than ever) and to give me tips for care and styling between appointments.

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Pre Xmas hair do

Anonymous
21st Dec 2019
5.0

Very enjoyable experience... immensely happy with my hair.. thank you... I will be back!

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My fave hairdressers in Edinburgh

Anonymous
20th Dec 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0

Kate always does such an amazing job, I always leave feeling 100% satisfied!

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Fab hair salon

Lily
19th Dec 2019
Team Member: Jo
5.0

Delighted once again with my hair cut. Jo always listens to my wishes and adds her own to give what I ask for, I will not be going elsewhere now as I’m fully settled and trust jo with my hair.

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Christmas Hsir

Shona Wright
18th Dec 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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In delighted with my hair. I said what I wanted and kate listened. Then she gave me her opinion. The result is a very happy customer. Thank you Kate.

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Fantastic service

David O'conner
14th Dec 2019
Team Member: Lorraine
4.5
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Great haircut and lovely staff. Very friendly and never been disappointed been & returning customer for 15 years plus.

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Perfect cut

Laura Major
6th Dec 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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I recently went in for a big style change and the cut was (as ever) perfect, exactly what I was looking for with the style expertly tailored for my hair type.

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The perfect treatment

Sara Scola
5th Dec 2019
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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Every time I book an appointment with Kirsty, I know I will be getting out the salon happier than ever and with amazing results! She managed to correct my color 6 months ago and I couldn’t ask for a better result. 100% happy and satisfied and definitely recommend!

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Great, as always!

Stuart Easson
30th Nov 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Great haircut as always.

Kate always does a great job and the salon is easy to deal with, all staff are friendly and want to help.

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Fabulous experience

Adina Stefanescu
30th Nov 2019
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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Excellent service as usual. Kirsty is fantastic!!!! A big thank you!!!

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Great shellac manicure

Jona Duka
27th Nov 2019
5.0
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Ingrid did a great job on my nails. Will definitely be going back.

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The usual please...

Gavin Mcmurray
27th Nov 2019
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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As always, great cup of coffee, happy smiling faces and top quality haircut by Kirsty (the chat is always top quality too :-)) Been visiting this salon monthly for the last 20 years.

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Amazing as Usual!

Elisha Clarke
23rd Nov 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Very happy with my visit to the bread street medusa salon, Kate was as helpful as always and has done a fabulous job with my hair giving me exactly what I wanted!

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Sarah Mauritzen
20th Nov 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Love going to get my haircut by Sarah. She always cuts so beautifully and is just a lovely person as well as a fab hairdresser

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Excellent Balyage

Claudia Jacobs
19th Nov 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah was incredibly professional and incredibly talented.
My hair looks so natural and effortless and I love it!

I can't recommend her enough, book your appointments now!

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Another 5 star appointment!

Patty Lozano
18th Nov 2019
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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I went to Medusa Bread Street on Saturday and I was welcomed, as usual, with smiles. I was offered a hot drink and a biscuit, which was lovely. Kate’s service was amazing. She’s got a great eye for hair colour and her knowledge and expertise really shined through. She made me feel very comfortable and kept me informed at all points of what and why she was doing to my hair. Eilidh washes my hair and put my toner on. She’s got magical hands and has the ability to make you feel like that’s a relaxing experience. I felt well looked after. I’d highly recommend this salir and stylist to anyone, particularly if you’re planning on going from dark to light hair colour! Thanks, Medusa Team! Xx

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Relaxing and invigirating

Mark Lawler
16th Nov 2019
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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Lovely shop, lovely service, lovely people. I always come away from Medusa Bread st feeling uplifted, looked after, and valued. Cannot recommend the shop and the staff highly enough, and Kirsty's personal touch just rounds the whole experience off perfectly.

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The wonder that’s is Sarah Wilson

Penny Sim
14th Nov 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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All round talented stylist and wonderful human being. Enjoyed the new salon decor, all the friendly and professional staff and love my hair.

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The Best

Lynne Cumming
14th Nov 2019
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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I love going to Medusa and being made to feel special. The Salon itself is very comfortable and the staff are so welcoming. My stylist was very informative about products he was using on my hair. I felt fab when I left x

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