Austen Thomson Hair

269 Great Junction Street, Leith, City of Edinburgh, EH6 5LP

About us

Austen Thomson Hair is a premier salon offering a relaxed yet professional environment where clients can unwind while receiving top-tier hair services.

Our skilled stylists are dedicated to creating personalized looks that enhance your natural beauty, ensuring you leave feeling confident and refreshed. Whether you're here for a simple cut or a complete transformation, we prioritize your comfort and satisfaction.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00
Thursday 09:30 - 18:00
Friday 09:30 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

Reviews

4.97
172 verified reviews
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Always excellent.

Karen Pratt
31st Mar 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise is superb. Always warm, welcoming, professional, knowledgeable and an awesome stylist! I have been a customer her for 13 years and have never been disappointed in any stylist I’ve had.

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Wonderful

Hilda Smith
31st Mar 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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First class service as always, warm & friendly & a great haircut.

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Sandra Keith
20th Mar 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I like the hair style Austin has given me very much.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Sandra,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad to hear that your experience at our salon was a positive one and that you're happy with the hairstyle that Austen gave you. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent service.

Have a lovely day!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Highly recommended

Sylvia Hamilton
18th Mar 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Such a lovely , friendly salon.
So much time taken by Austen to listen and chat to me about my colour and then gave me advice and suggestions.
Exactly what I wanted, looks amazing.
Highly recommended.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Sylvia, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us and that Austen took the time to listen and chat with you about your colour. Our team at Austen Thomson Hair always strives to provide a personalised and friendly experience for every client. We're delighted that you are happy with the results and we appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for choosing our salon and look forward to seeing you next time!

Best, The team at Austen Thomson Hair.

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Kathy Patterson
17th Mar 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0

I had an idea of the hairstyle I wanted & Austen offered to make it happen - which he did! Delighted with the colour & style!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Kathy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that Austen was able to bring your hairstyle idea to life and that you are delighted with both the colour and style. It's always our goal to achieve our clients' desired looks and we are happy to know that we were successful in doing so for you.

We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure having you at our salon and we look forward to seeing you next time.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

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Denise Brown
12th Mar 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0

Always a great experience at Austen Thomson Hair, very pleased with my colour. Thanks again.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Denise,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience at our salon and that you are pleased with your colour. It is always our pleasure to ensure that our clients leave feeling happy and satisfied.

We appreciate your continuous support and look forward to seeing you next time.

Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Colour

Catrina Swanson
10th Mar 2026
Team Member: Lola
5.0
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Lola coloured my hair. Then added toner at the ends. And blow dryed. The colour is lovely. She is very pleasant

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Catrina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with Lola at our salon. We strive to provide high-quality services and create a pleasant environment for our customers.

We're glad to hear that you're happy with your hair colour and the overall outcome of your visit. Thank you for choosing us as your salon and look forward to seeing you next time

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Excellent as always

Joanne
8th Mar 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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A visit to have my hair cut and coloured by Louise is always worth the trip across the city.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Joanne,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that you had a positive experience during your recent visit with Louise. We truly appreciate you making the effort to travel across the city to come to our salon.

I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Louise and our team. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch haircuts and colors to all of our clients, and it means the world to us to receive such positive feedback.

We look forward to seeing you next time

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Lesley

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4th Mar 2026
5.0

I have been going to Austen, for years, he is amazing and extremely talented man with the craft of cutting,styling and colour specialist. I will not go anywhere else 🌟

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Dear valued customer,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you have been a loyal customer for years and that you have had such positive experiences with Austen.

We are so grateful to have such wonderful clients like you who appreciate the skill and talent. It means the world to us that you will only trust us with your hair care needs. We look forward to many more years of providing you with top-notch services.

Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing Austen Thomson Hair. We can't wait to see you at your next appointment!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Highlight of the weekend!

Rhona Fairgrieve
2nd Mar 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Best way to start the weekend is with a 09:00 appointment with Louise for a cut and blow dry. Left with a suitably sharpened style, ready to face the rest of the day!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Rhona,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to our salon for a cut and blow dry with Louise. We truly appreciate your kind words and are happy to know that you left with a sharp new style to kickstart your weekend.

We look forward to seeing you next time & hope you had a good weekend.

Take care,

The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Today's appointment

Janice Chapman
25th Feb 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0

Always warm and friendly and fantastic stylist

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Amazing Salon

Judy W
19th Feb 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0

I’m so happy I found Austen. Anyone with short hair knows how nerve-wracking it is to try a new stylist, but he is incredible. The salon is top tier without being stuffy—the vibe is actually really relaxed. Austen is a true master; he really takes his time to listen and works with you to get the look right. A great experience every single time! Thank you!

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Consistently fantastic

Catriona Greer
5th Feb 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Been going to Austen for 20 years. Always a great experience and always a great welcome from everyone in the salon

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Catriona,

Thank you so much for your review! It means a lot to us that you have been a loyal customer for 20 years. We are so glad to hear that you always have a great experience and feel welcomed by our team.

It's truly our pleasure to have you as a part of our salon family and we look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent service. Thank you for choosing us.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Great hair salon

Natasha
30th Jan 2026
Team Member: Freya
5.0

Freya always makes me comfortable and makes useful hair styling suggestions. She looks after me when at the salon and my hair always looks great after the haircut! All the staff at the salon are welcoming and friendly.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Natasha,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a great experience at our salon and appreciate your positive feedback about Freya. We strive to make all of our clients feel comfortable and are happy to hear that you have received helpful styling suggestions from Freya. It's always our goal to ensure that every customer leaves with a fabulous new hairstyle. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to our staff. Thank you for choosing our salon and we look forward to seeing you next time.

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Hair cut and colour

Juliet Flockhart
29th Jan 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Brilliant. As always, I love the colour

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Juliet,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved your colour, and we appreciate your continued support. We always strive to provide top-notch services and it's wonderful to know you're happy with the results.
We look forward to seeing you again soon for your next appointment!
From the team at Austen Thomson Hair

Huge thank you

Janice Gibson
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Fantastic cut as always

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Janice,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you had another fantastic cut at our salon. Your loyalty and satisfaction mean a lot to us.

We're glad that we have been able to consistently provide you with high-quality haircuts and we hope to continue doing so in the future. Thank you for choosing us for your hair needs.

Warm regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Great as always!

Stephanie M
27th Jan 2026
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Freya is fab at doing my hair colour, she always has suggestions for me on how to make the most out of my colour and I’m never disappointed with the end results.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Stephanie ,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for us! We are thrilled to hear that Freya has been doing a fantastic job with your hair colour and always provides great suggestions to enhance your look. We are glad that you have been consistently happy with the end results - that's what we strive for at Austen Thomson Hair!

We look forward to seeing you next time & hope you feel better.

Best wishes,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Great experience!

Marin Gorrie
26th Jan 2026
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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This was my second appointment with Freya and both times and I was very happy with my experience. Freya took her time to understand what I wanted, she explained what was possible and made sure to confirm that I was happy with the end result. I was extremely happy with my colour result! Thank you!

I also really enjoy the environment of the salon - it's calm, clean and tidy, and all the staff members are kind, friendly and helpful.

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Great experience!

Marin Gorrie
26th Jan 2026
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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This was my second appointment with Freya and both times and I was very happy with my experience. Freya took her time to understand what I wanted, she explained what was possible and made sure to confirm that I was happy with the end result. I was extremely happy with my colour result! Thank you!

I also really enjoy the environment of the salon - it's calm, clean and tidy, and all the staff members are kind, friendly and helpful.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Marin,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Freya during both of your appointments. We pride ourselves on our team's dedication to understanding and achieving our clients' hair goals, so we're happy to hear that Freya took the time to listen and make sure you were happy with the end result.

We also appreciate your kind words about our salon environment and team. Our goal is to create a calm and welcoming atmosphere for all of our clients to enjoy during their visit.

Thank you again for your review and for choosing us for your hair needs. We can't wait to see you again!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Highlights

Louisa McGee
17th Jan 2026
Team Member: Freya
5.0

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my hair, thank you so much!!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Louisa,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you love your hair and are pleased with our salon’s services. We take great pride in making our clients happy and it’s always a joy to hear such positive feedback.

Have a fantastic day.

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Artist with great chat

Hilary Steele
17th Jan 2026
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Incredibly thorough and thoughtful - from assessment of hair to what works for the client and has great suggestions re style.
Austen is an artist with surgical precision once his scissors come out

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Hilary,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at our salon and that Austen was able to provide you with such great service.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and making sure our clients are fully satisfied with their hair. It's wonderful to know that Austen's expertise and precision were able to help create a style that works for you.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you next time.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

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Anonymous
14th Jan 2026
5.0

Lovely cut, really pleased with it. Great salon, always get great service here. Also very friendly, always make me feel special.

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Jean Mowat
8th Jan 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As usual a delightful experience ! Love the colour. Salon staff as always attentive.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Jean,

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review! We are so glad to hear that you had another delightful experience at our salon. We take great pride in making sure our clients are happy with their results.

Our team works hard to make sure each client gets a personalised and perfect colour every time.

Your kind words about our staff mean a lot to us. We strive to provide attentive and friendly service to everyone who walks through our doors.

We appreciate your support and we can't wait to see you next time.

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Always a treat

Clara Diniz
7th Jan 2026
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Absolutely always love coming to the salon, I’ve had haircuts from either Freya or Louise for a good couple of years now and don’t have any trouble making the 40min to 1 hour drive to see them. Always relaxing and warm, I leave feeling fabulous & with a warm heart. Thank you again!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Clara, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you always have a fantastic experience at our salon and that our team members Freya and Louise have been consistently providing you with great haircuts. We are also happy to hear that you enjoy the relaxing and warm atmosphere at our salon and leave feeling fabulous and content. Thank you for your continued support and loyalty, it means the world to us. We can't wait to see you again!

Warmly, the team at Austen Thomson Hair.

My Hair

Heather Dolan
22nd Dec 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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I always love my hair freya has got my hair healthy when I first came to Austens my hair was in need of tlc and freya has done that 🤗

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Heather,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad to hear that you love your hair, and that Freya was able to help make it healthy. Our team at Austen Thomson Hair is dedicated to providing the best care for our clients' hair, and it's always a pleasure to hear positive feedback.

We are grateful to have you as a client and look forward to seeing you again. Take care!

Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

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Kristin Hannesdottir
21st Dec 2025
Team Member: Austen
4.5
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Brilliant as always!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Kristin, thank you for leaving us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant experience at our salon. Our team at Austen Thomson Hair always strives to provide top-notch services to all our clients, so we are happy to know that we have met your expectations. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes from the team at Austen Thomson Hair.

TLC

Justene Ewing
20th Dec 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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A great cut and colour and genuinely fantastic experience all round

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Justene, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our salon. We always strive to provide not only top-notch hair services but also a warm and welcoming environment for our clients. We are happy to know that we were able to deliver that for you. See you at your next appointment!

Best regards, The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Highly professional service

Joanna Szarek
19th Dec 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I’ve loved coming to this salon for the past 10 years. Austin is a true professional, and I’m always happy with the results. The relaxing atmosphere, great coffee, and music make every visit a pleasure. Even after moving to England, I still book an appointment whenever I visit Edinburgh. Thank you!

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Amazing experience at AT salon

Eleonora
13th Dec 2025
Team Member: Lola
5.0
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I love this Salon and all the staff are truly amazing . Lola is great and professional , I'm very happy with my overall experience at AT throughout these years.
Highly recommended

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Eleonora,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! It means a lot to us that you love our salon and the team here at AT. We're happy to know that Lola took great care of you and provided a professional experience. We always strive to make sure our clients are happy with their hair and we're glad to have provided you with that over the years. Thank you for highly recommending us.

We look forward to pampering you again soon!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

All set for Christmas!

Rhona Fairgrieve
6th Dec 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As ever, Louise wielded her scissors with skill and panache, sharpening up my hairstyle for the season ahead. Always a pleasure to come to this fab salon.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Rhona,

We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Louise at our salon. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback.

We strive to provide top-notch services and your review means a lot to us. We are grateful to have such loyal and satisfied clients like you. It is always a pleasure to have you at our salon.

Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Haircut in comfort

Mathilde MARCOUX
4th Dec 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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As always, it's a treat to get my hair done at Austen Thomson Hair. Freya always takes the time to discuss the hairstyle I want thoroughly before we start and the whole team is friendly and trying to make the experience as relaxing as possible. I would 100% recommend this place!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Mathilde MARCOUX,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our salon. Our team takes great pride in providing excellent services and making our clients feel welcome and relaxed.

We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with Freya and appreciated our team's friendliness. It's always our goal to make sure our clients leave feeling confident and happy with their new hairstyle.

Thank you for recommending us to others. That means a lot to us!

We can't wait to see you again at Austen Thomson Hair for your next hair appointment.

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair.

Excellent

Lesley-Rose Stanley-Tuke
28th Nov 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Freya is a very talented professional who always gives 100%. She is always trustworthy and cheerful.

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Long term customer experience

Maureen Thomson (no relation)
9th Nov 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Having been a customer at Austen Thomson’s salon in Leith for over 15 years,I would highly recommend a visit to this establishment. Throughout my time here , Louise has consistently provided me with excellent hairdressing services.
From my very first visit, have always received a warm and friendly welcome-not only myself but have observed the same for all the other customers as well. The salon prides itself on its family-oriented environment, where every member of staff is both kind and professional.
The ambiance of the salon is delightful. There is always pleasant music playing in the background and the shop is beautifully decorated with a variety of plants, creating a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. Even Effie the family dog, contributes to the welcoming environment.,making each visit special and memorable.
Austen Thomson’s salon also offers a great selection of recommended hair products. The prices are fair and competitive, providing good value for the quality of service provided. Worth a visit.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Maureen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and detailed review about your experiences at our salon. As a team, we are delighted to hear that you have been a loyal customer for over 15 years and have consistently received excellent services from Louise.

We take great pride in creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for all our customers, and we are glad that you have observed this too. Our goal has always been to provide a family-oriented environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued, and we are delighted that you have felt this during your visits.

We appreciate your compliments on our salon's ambiance and the selection of hair products. Our team works hard to create a relaxing and enjoyable environment, and we are happy that you have noticed and enjoyed it. As for Effie, she adds an extra level of joy to our salon, and we are pleased that she also makes your visits special and memorable.

Thank you once again for your lovely words, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.

Warm Regards,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Glam blow dry

Debra Hogan
9th Nov 2025
Team Member: Lola
5.0
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Lola is exceptionally good at blowdries. Highly recommended🌟

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Lisa Egan
1st Nov 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0

Everyone lovely as always - from Marissa at front desk, Freya always taking time to make sure I’m happy with my hair, Lola on shampoo and blow dry and Louise popping over to say Hi. Always feel welcomed and always leave happy with my hair 😊

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

H Lisa,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us and that you felt welcomed by our team. It's wonderful to know that Marisa, Freya, Lola, and Louise all made sure you were well taken care of and left happy with your hair.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Exceptional (as always)

Gail Watt
29th Oct 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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You want the best hair of your life? Then you need to see Louise at AT.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Gail,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that Louise was able to give you the best hair of your life. Our team takes great pride in providing our clients with top-notch services and results.

We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Louise. We know she will be delighted to hear that she has made such a positive impact.

Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to seeing you again for your next hair appointment.

Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Excellent service

Kamila Kowalczyk
14th Oct 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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First class service and cut from Louise. She spoke about different options, gave advice and checked with me on every step.
The atmosphere in the salon is warm and welcoming. My hair is gorgeous and I can't recommend enough!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Dear Kamila,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a first-class experience with Louise and that you love your new hair. It's always our goal to make sure our clients feel comfortable and informed during their visit.

Our team takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and we are happy that you noticed it. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our salon soon.

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Going from long to short hair style

Nadia Fantastico
10th Oct 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I travel from larkhall & and have been for many years. Noone can cut my hair as good as Austen

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Nadia,

Thank you so much for your kind words and loyalty over the years! We are thrilled to hear that no one can cut your hair as well as Austen. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional services and it means a lot to us that you keep coming back.

Thank you again for choosing our salon for your hair needs. We look forward to seeing you next time.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Perfect

Fran Hills
4th Oct 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Gorgeous haircut and colour today, as always from utterly gorgeous Louise. What a talent!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Fran,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It's great to hear that you had another fantastic experience at our salon and that Louise did an amazing job with your haircut and colour.

We look forward to seeing you next time and making sure you leave feeling gorgeous every time you visit us.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Perfect!

Francesca Wilkinson
18th Sep 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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I was so relaxed I fell asleep in my chair! And awoke to find myself looking great. (Aged 4)

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Francesca,

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're happy to hear that you were able to relax in our salon and leave looking great. It's always a pleasure to have our younger clients visit us and we're glad we could make your experience enjoyable.

We look forward to seeing you next time.

Sincerely,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Extremely satisfied

Davina Fereday
18th Sep 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Always a first class service. Louise is a genius. Thank you!!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Davina,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you had a first class service at our salon. We agree that Louise is truly a genius and we will be sure to pass along your kind words to her.

We appreciate your support and we look forward to seeing you next time.

Warm regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Excellent

Anonymous
11th Sep 2025
5.0

Fantastic colourist. Must be one of the best in Edinburgh and has never disappointed.

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Myra Macdonald
31st Aug 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Staff made me very welcome. Cut excellent.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Myra, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!

We're delighted to hear that our staff made you feel welcome and that you were happy with your cut. We strive to provide excellent service to all of our clients and we're glad to know we achieved that with you. We look forward to seeing you next time and thank you for choosing our salon.

Best wishes from the team at Austen Thomson Hair.

As Good As It Gets

Liz Ferguson
30th Aug 2025
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise never, ever lets me down. Picks up on little twists and improvements I would never think of and always leaves me feeling stylish and modern - irrespective of my age! There’s a reason I would never think of going anywhere else.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Liz,

Thank you so much for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear that Louise consistently provides you with excellent service and helps you achieve a stylish and modern look, regardless of your age.

We always strive to listen to our clients' needs and make their ideas come to life, so we are glad to hear that you feel like your expectations are met. Thank you for choosing us as your go-to salon.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Colour

Catrina Swanson
28th Aug 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Freya always takes time to listen and will advise you on your colour. Lola blow dried my hair, my hair isn’t the easiest to dry but she did a great job.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Catrina,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We truly value our clients' opinions and it means a lot to us when we receive such positive feedback.

We're glad to hear that Freya did a great job with your colour and that Lola was able to work her magic with your difficult-to-dry hair. The team here at Austen Thomson Hair takes pride in providing top-notch services and making sure our clients leave feeling satisfied.

Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you next time

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Always a pleasure ….

Mairi Mackenzie
26th Aug 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I have been a client of Austen for many years and would never consider going anywhere else—he always understands what I’m looking for.
The salon itself has a warm, relaxed atmosphere that is welcoming and never intimidating.
Thank you x

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Mairi,

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review about your experience at our salon. We are thrilled to hear that you have been a loyal client for many years and trust in Austen's skills. It means a lot to us that you would never consider going anywhere else.

We are also happy to know that you enjoy the warm and relaxed atmosphere we strive to create at our salon. Our team believes that our clients should feel comfortable and welcome during their visits.

Thank you for choosing Austen Thomson Hair and for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you next time.

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Cut and colour

Samantha Lamond
14th Aug 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I had the absolute pleasure of having my hair cut and coloured by Austen, and I couldn't be happier with the result! Austen always takes the time to really listen to what I want and offers thoughtful suggestions that work perfectly for my hair type and style. The colour is vibrant and beautifully blended, and the cut is exactly what I was hoping for — fresh, flattering, and easy to manage. So much so, when i left the salin, a man on his bike stopped me to admire the colour of my hair!! Austen’s attention to detail and warm, professional approach made the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommend if you're looking for someone with skill, creativity, and genuine care for their clients!

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Great results every time!

Fiona Brown
30th Jul 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Austen has made a huge difference to my hair. Now the colour and the cut are exactly what I’ve been looking for. He listens, looks, and quietly creates a miracle!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Fiona,

Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that Austen was able to make such a positive difference to your hair. It's always our goal to listen to our clients and create the perfect look for them.

We are thrilled that you are happy with the colour and cut of your hair. Austen is truly talented in creating miracles.

Thank you for choosing our salon! We look forward to seeing you next time.

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

good hair day!

David L
29th Jul 2025
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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I arrived with a headache; I left feeling better & looking best. Thanks to Freya et al.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi David,

Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing our salon to help you feel and look your best. We are so happy that Freya and our team were able to alleviate your headache and provide you with a great experience. We strive to not only provide excellent hair services but also to make our clients feel relaxed and pampered. It means a lot to us that we were able to do that for you.

Take care and we look forward to seeing you next time.

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Wouldn’t go anywhere else

Arlene Davie
26th Jul 2025
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Austen for years, and every visit is consistently amazing. The salon has such a calm, peaceful atmosphere—it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. Austen is incredibly talented, welcoming, and attentive, always making sure I leave feeling confident and happy with my hair. It’s more than just a salon visit; it’s a genuinely enjoyable experience every time. Highly recommend!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Arlene,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to have you as a loyal customer at Austen Thomson Hair.

We take pride in creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere at our salon, and we are thrilled that it allows you to relax and unwind during your appointment. We are also happy that our talented and welcoming team, especially Austen, takes great care of you and ensures that you leave with confidence and happy with your hair.

It's wonderful to know that your salon visit goes beyond just a hair appointment and becomes a genuinely enjoyable experience. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.

Best regards,

The team at Austen Thomson Hair