Shapes

21, Brighton Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH15 1LH

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Haircut 100

Lorraine Gibb
1st Aug 2023
5.0
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Always happy with my colour/haircut with Gaby. Excellent and I think shapes offer good value in a small friendly local hairdressing shop.

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Amazing - 5 star review

Fabiah
28th Jul 2023
5.0
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I’ve been going to Shapes hairdresser for 4/5 years now and each time they know exactly what I want! There is such a warm, friendly atmosphere and Jade in particular is amazing at dying and cutting my hair, she never rushes and goes out her way to make sure you are happy with the final look. I would never go with anyone else now. Thank you everyone!

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Excellent

Yvonne Anderson
28th Jul 2023
5.0
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Taken on time, very satisfied with Michelle, good service and chat. I am a regular

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Lovely experience

Joan Pringle
28th Jul 2023
5.0
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This was my first time at the salon after passing it for years. I wasn’t disappointed. Nice relaxed atmosphere and Gabby made my hair look glossy and ready for a night out!

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New haircut, top job.

Daniel Casson
25th Jul 2023
5.0
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Like to have Clive cut my hair, always a professional, courteous service and a great stylist.

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Andrew Burgess
23rd Jul 2023
5.0
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As Mrs Burgess has now given her approval to my new hair cut by saying it is one of the best I have had - it looks like you will be frequenting your establishment again in a couple of months.

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Hair day

Karen Ritchie
18th Jul 2023
5.0
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Fantastic as always

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Very good

Theresa Rao
15th Jul 2023
5.0
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I was very happy with results and Gabby

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Shapes experience

Ishbell Cairnie
14th Jul 2023
5.0
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As normal great service from gaby friendly relaxed atmosphere

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Amazing

Frank Mcdonald
7th Jul 2023
5.0
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My first visit to Shapes, although my late wife & my daughter have been customers for many years.
Great experience, staff & Clive were very friendly.
Great hair cut.

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90 party doo

PAULINE Quinlan
1st Jul 2023
5.0
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Clive and his team were brilliant’ made my mum feel and look amazing for her big 90th party

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Thankyou once more

Laura Kempton Smith
1st Jul 2023
5.0
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My hair looks good and has survived the blustery wind today. Just brush / comb into place. Thankyou Clive.

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Highlights and haircut

Anonymous
1st Jul 2023
4.5

Great as always..

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Thank you

Kelly Andrew
28th Jun 2023
5.0
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Fitted in for an important event (job interview) but still got the 5 star care I needed.

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Helpful and caring

Kelly Andrew
28th Jun 2023
5.0
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Great colour from Tracy and cut from Clive as usual thanks

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Fabulous as always!

Anonymous
24th Jun 2023
5.0

Thank you very happy!

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Fade haircut

Anonymous
23rd Jun 2023
5.0

Clive did exactly what I wanted and I love the result.

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My appointment today 23 June 2023

Maureen Brogan
23rd Jun 2023
5.0
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As always Gabby has done a superb styling of my hair. She is very attentive to what the client wants and always goes the extra mile to ensure that it is perfect.

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Great hair cut

NATALIE LOVEGROVE
23rd Jun 2023
5.0
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Great hair cut, thanks Sam.

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Highlights & cut shapes

Yvonne Mcgregor
22nd Jun 2023
5.0
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Staff are amazing friendly would highly wro everyone

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Perm

Irene Mathieson
21st Jun 2023
4.0
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ll good

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Half head highlights & Haircut

Anonymous
17th Jun 2023
5.0

Staff are good and always satisfied with the outcome

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Shapes Salon Portobello

Tom Dixon
14th Jun 2023
5.0
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Once again a perfect cut by Clive, you make it look so effortless especially on ma big baw heid. Three cheers for Shapes!
Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else!

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Excellent hair salon experience

Linda Whitson
12th Jun 2023
5.0
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Service, discussion with hairdresser to agree what I wanted was first class as always. Nothing too much trouble. Loyalty card advised product to be received which is a bonus along with discounts at future visits.

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Great cut and friendly service

Rebecca Duncan
10th Jun 2023
5.0
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I have been coming to Shapes for years and always get a great cut that keeps its shape for weeks. The staff are very personable and friendly. I cannot recommend them enough.

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Good as usual

Barry Nowell
9th Jun 2023
5.0
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Thanks Gabby

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Haircut

Beverly Murray
6th Jun 2023
4.0
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Fabulous as always!

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Cut and blow dry

Joan Murray
3rd Jun 2023
5.0
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As usual another fantastic cut from Gabby

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Cut and blow dry with Jade.

Yvonne Murray
3rd Jun 2023
4.5
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Taken on time, good cut and pleased with result. Jade very pleasant and chatty as always. Got 50pc off with my loyalty card so even better!

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Myra Wilson
2nd Jun 2023
5.0
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Great hair cut many thanks x

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Zade

Marlene Leithead
2nd Jun 2023
5.0
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Hair lovely as usual. Great hairdresser.

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Cut and Blow Dry !

Vivienne Lauder
2nd Jun 2023
5.0
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Thanks Michelle. Great cut as always!
Always a pleasure having you cut my hair xx

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Shapes

Nathin Eddington
27th May 2023
5.0
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Clive is the Muhammad Ali of haircuts - the Greatest

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Top class

Andy Stevenson
17th May 2023
5.0
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Fitted me in at short notice. very warm welcome from everyone. Nice and clean.

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Cut and blow dry

Samira prentice
17th May 2023
5.0

Fantastic service Anne & jodie were great

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Awesome salon

Steph
15th May 2023
5.0
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I’ve been visiting Shapes for years now and I find the atmosphere to be welcoming and friendly. Jade is my hairdresser and is amazing at what she does!! Always professional and extremely knowledgeable . I highly recommended both the salon and Jade :)

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Brilliant

Caro Clarke
13th May 2023
5.0

Brilliant as always!

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Miss

Carol Hillen
11th May 2023
5.0
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Wonderful service great at cutting and styling hair

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Great salon

Catrina Mcgillivray
7th May 2023
5.0
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Highly recommend Shapes in Portobello

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Top man

Anonymous
4th May 2023
5.0

Clive is a top man. Great service

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Brilliant as usual

Irene Bell
3rd May 2023
5.0
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At short notice Clive cut my hair and I am very pleased with the result! As always he gave me a good shampoo, cut and blow dry! It is always a pleasure to visit Shapes!

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Excellent Service

Poppy Massie
29th Apr 2023
5.0
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Excellent service and experience as always.

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Colour and style

Janette Fenton
28th Apr 2023
5.0

Always professional. Jade an excellent colourist very satisfied

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Fabulous service

AMALA Gibson
28th Apr 2023
5.0
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Both my girls have very long hair and my youngest was very worried about getting hers cut but they both came out looking wonderful.
Well be back before it gets too long again!

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Stuart Mcintosh
26th Apr 2023
5.0
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Staff always great you with a pleasant smile

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Great Style

Melvin Lee
21st Apr 2023
5.0
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Shapes has been the prominent hairdresser salon in Portobello for many years. Clive’s attention to detail features in every cut which is why Shapes is my regular hairdresser.

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New me!

Joyce Sibbald
21st Apr 2023
5.0
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Excellent

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Unhappy

Nicola Smith
21st Apr 2023
4.0
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Nicola was unhappy with the amount Clive took off, he cut her layers really short which is what she didn't ask for..

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Hair cut by acluve

Leslie Qammnei
21st Apr 2023
5.0
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I have gone to Clive for over 8 years. First time I went with one of his staff. While getting my hair done I saw how much detail he gave to his clients. Don't get me wrong thr other hairdresser was amazing. Since then I always go there and never disappointed. Highly recommend and I went and got a dri ge thr last time and got so many compliments with my fringe

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Cut and blowdry

Liz Brown
20th Apr 2023
5.0
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Very satisfied as usual with my cut and blow dry.

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