Medusa Hanover Street Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

113 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ

About us

Medusa is Edinburgh's premier hair destination. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence and superior customer service. We are a pioneering hair and beauty salon group known for leading the way in style and services. Combining technically perfect expertise in beautiful, contemporary settings Medusa's award winning team transform hair.
We are a creative and innovative company looking to expand our clientelle. We are looking for new clients to benefit from our skilled team of professionals expertise and passion for making our clients look and feel fantastic. We offer a range of services including colour, cuts, hair-ups, blow drys, intensive conditioning treatments and beauty services.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:30 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday

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4.94
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Another 5 * experience

Serena
29th Oct 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Been going to this salon for years and always get a great haircut no matter which stylist does it. Marco changed up my style a bit today and I love it, thank you so much.

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Fab colour and cut

Cairi Bates
27th Oct 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Always a great experience for a cut, had a colour today for the first time and have come away with the most beautiful champagne blonde!

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Mrs.

Caroline Reuss
24th Oct 2021
5.0

My son was very happy with his haircut

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My happy place

Lucy Pethick
23rd Oct 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Isla just gets me and my hair, I always feel great when I leave the salon.

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Hair dye and cut

Mariann
21st Oct 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0

The result eas excellent

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Fantastic

Kavita Rathor
10th Oct 2021
Stylist: Michael
4.5
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He was very friendly and understanding. It was a great experience and very happy with my haircut. Definitely want to visit again.

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Impeccable as always

Sophie Daly
8th Oct 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Always feel in safe hands at Medusa Hanover St and always come out with exactly what I asked for!

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Amazing haircut

Jen
8th Oct 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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The salon is a lovely, light and welcoming place. I am always nervous when walking into a salon, as they can be intimidating places, but Paul and the other stylists and staff were so nice and made me feel instantly at ease. Paul spent time at the start to discuss my cut, and to get to know my hair and how I usually style it. The resulting haircut and style is honestly the best I have ever had! Paul, though the salon was busy, made me feel as though giving me the best haircut possible was his single most priority and took the time to get it perfect. I have thick hair, which takes time to blow dry and can often frustrate stylists, but not Paul - I never felt rushed or that the finer details/finishing touches were being sacrificed in order to save time. I can't recommend Paul enough!!

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Very Happy Customer!

Fiona M
30th Sep 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0

This was my first trip to Medusa at Hanover street and I would highly recommend Paul who did a fantastic job with my hair! A very professional and welcoming environment. I will definitely be back!

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Love it!

Danicka Mcdelling
24th Sep 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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Was nervous at first as it was a big change for me! (Well my mum was )Michael was calm and very professional. I got exactly what I wanted. LOVE my new hairstyle! Excellent service ?

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Haircut

Ilaria Lonero
24th Sep 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I had an amazing experience at Medusa. Marco did my haircut and he was super professional in listening to my wishes while giving me great suggestions. I wished to get a long fringe and I got just what I expected.

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The best salon in Edinburgh

Tiziana Cimmino
23rd Sep 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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From patch testing to the finishing touches, the whole experience is always enjoyable and professional.
Marco and Paul were a pleasure to deal with, very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.
My hair never looked so healthy and shiny!

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Happy customer!

Sarah
21st Sep 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0

First time Michael cut my hair and he suggested something a bit different to my normal style - several weeks later and I’m still really happy with it! Always enjoy a trip to Medusa.

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My favourite salon!

Nicole Richie
17th Sep 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul is always spot on with helping me achieve my hair goals and always has fun, creative ideas! The whole team are so friendly and the general vibe of the salon is so welcoming. Cannot recommend this salon enough!!

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My day ‘oot’!

Sandra Rutherford
14th Sep 2021
5.0

Fabulous as usual. Love ❤️ going to Medusa Hanover Street. See you next time Isla. 10/10

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Italian Stalion makes Beaming Beauties

Caitlin Ramsay
9th Sep 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Amazing work (as usual!) always feel like I’m refreshed, extra confident and beautiful after Marco’s work! He always goes the extra mile and makes sure you are 100% comfortable both in the salon and with the final result. Will never be going to another hairdresser again!

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Absolutely gorgeous cut & colour

Sue Taylor
7th Sep 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0

As always I was taken care off like a Queen, amazing service, in a safe, hygiene environment, fantastic attention from MacKenzie & Paul, brilliant cut& absolutely stunning colour, so, so pleased with the result, I can’t recommend Paul & the Saloon enough, superb on every level.

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Super Blowdry

Susie Thornton
4th Sep 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Isla made a fabulous job of my very flat hair .
Asked for as much body and bounce as possible , and got . Really happy with result

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It great

Amy Foster
4th Sep 2021
3.5
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Asked for a bouncy blow dry and got what I could of done myself and was flat within half an hour

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Creative restyle

Egle Dulksnyte
4th Sep 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I was visiting Edinburg for a few days and passed by the Medusa salon. Decided to refresh my look and was very happy with my decision. Marco is really friendly and experienced hairstylist if I visit Edinburgh again I’ll definitely come back to restyle my look !!

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Bringing my hair back to life!

Jemma Campbell-Davidson
31st Aug 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I wrecked my hair end of last year by doing the half black half blonde thint after having copper ginger hair for best part of ten years, on my journey to get it back to its greatness hahaha paul did a little experiment today with it and it looks great! Im so pleased! Got a good chop as well from another gentleman but i cant remember his name (sorry) and i love my cut too! Been brought back to life! Thanks guys!!

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Happy haircut

Mae Samson
30th Aug 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Another great colour and cut from Isla! She is brilliant!

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Wedding Hair

Claire Allanson
28th Aug 2021
5.0
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I am visiting Edinburgh for a wedding & booked in to Medusa to have a ‘put up’. The staff were extremely attentive & so friendly I’d definitely recommend the salon. Thank you so much x

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At Last

Julia Bates
27th Aug 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Absolutely brilliant. I was desperate for my lockdown haircut and personal attention. I got want I wanted. Perfect.

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Best cut I’ve had

Ryan Robinson
27th Aug 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Great haircut best I’ve ever had cheers Paul

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Best salon experience

Bonnie Paton
27th Aug 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Amazing experience from start to finish. All of the staff were lovely. This is the first time I have left any salon feeling so good! Marco is a genius with colour and has cut my hair better than I could have imagined. Thank you so much!

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Lovely stylist

Ruth Lane
26th Aug 2021
4.0
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Very, very nice people but unfortunately I wasn’t assertive enough with what I wanted and I’m not sure we were on the same page. All it needed was a bend in the top and a bit more off the back and we’d have been there. As it is I feel like Woody from the Bay City Rollers. I’d go again, but I’d be much clearer next time. My fault, not theirs.

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Miss

Laura
25th Aug 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0

Amazing job! I am really satisfied!
Marco helped me to find the right style for my hair and the final result is great!

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Tarting me up

Keith Bown
14th Aug 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Isla is a diamond. I’ve always trusted her.

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Cut & blow dry

Jennifer Robertson
14th Aug 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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A smart & perceptive stylist who never fails to disappoint and totally amazing at colour and curly hair

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Transformation

Jackie Harvie
11th Aug 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Isla is a superb stylist and has totally transformed my hair! The difference is amazing I only wish she could style my hair every day

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Colour and trim

Susie Solis
9th Aug 2021
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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Always a pleasure to go to Medusa.
The delightful Ellie ably assisted by Bailey did a great job.

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Full head highlights

Bryony Collins
6th Aug 2021
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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Such lovely staff and great service- they gave me a exactly what I asked for ! Would definitely recommend to anyone

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Isla the Great

Sue Jenkins
2nd Aug 2021
Stylist: Isla
4.5

As always Isla’s warmth and passion regarding her work shines through

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Highlights

Isla Hastings
29th Jul 2021
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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Absolutely lovely company from ellie and I adore my hair! Such a lovely salon

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Medusa Hanover Street - Amazing

Andrew Moore
27th Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul always makes you feel really welcome, such a great guy to talk to you almost forget your getting your haircut he's always got some interesting story or piece of information that's really useful for your life as a man who seems genuinley interested in people that's a fantastic quality of a hairstylist and at the end i always get a really amazing cut. The thing about Pauls haircuts is they are so good i could literally keep the same haircut for months if i wanted to grow it out and still look cool. I'm losing my hairline at the front but Paul always cuts my hair in a way that maximises the hair i have left so i still keep some youthful looks. Great guy, great haircuts and the new salon decor is looking fresh !!

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Great service

Fiona Laing
27th Jul 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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Brilliant hair cut and great, friendly service

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Love my hair ?

Ilaria
27th Jul 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I visited the salon last Thursday and this was my first time at Medusa and I couldn't be more happy! Marco was amazing and he did an incredible job on my hair ; I also loved the wee dog ..so sweet ? the atmosphere in the salon is very nice , you feel so relaxed !
looking forward to come back for another transformation ?

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Amazing experience

Ewan Main
23rd Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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My first ever time dying my hair and Paul was amazing at talking me through everything and did such a great job that I couldn’t be happier with the colour! It’s a great atmosphere and everyone was helping each other and thanks to Marco for the good head massage when he was putting on the toner!

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Balayage

Katy
23rd Jul 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0

Listened to what I was looking for and the result was exactly what I wanted! The dogs made the salon also!

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My favourite salon

Nicole Richie
22nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Medusa Hanover St is absolutely my favourite salon ever! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, and Paul always makes my hair dreams come true

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First visit

Cairi Bates
22nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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First visit in salon today, and can’t recommend Paul enough, he took the time to have a look at my current cut and talk over my options and his ideas. Fantastic cut, and just a great friendly and relaxed place to visit. Looking forward to the next!

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Cut and blow dry

Sandra Morris
22nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul discussed how he planned to style my hair when I arrived and explained what he was doing as he went along. Cut looks good at the moment. The big test will come when I have to wash and blow dry it myself!

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Lovely service !

Kate Hawkswell
17th Jul 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Marco was so great!! Very pleased with my cut and styling

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Excellent!!!!

Gale Poldark
16th Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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First time in a long time I walk out loving my hair colour and style!!

Highly recommend Paul

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Excellent

Christine Robinson
13th Jul 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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Had a fabulous haircut with Michael. Love the salon and my new hair too thank you!

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Cut and blowdry

Carole Foran
12th Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Great haircut as always. Thanks

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Amazing

Jordan Abercrombie
8th Jul 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Paul cut and coloured my hair. He done a better job than I ever expected. Best cut I have ever had and the colour was exactly how I wanted it. A real expert in his field. Can’t wait to go back. Thanks Paul!

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AMAZING!!

Sidra Abdul
7th Jul 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I’ve been getting my hair done with Marco for a while now, and everytime he amazes me. He knows what I want and he does a perfect job. He never disappoints and makes me feeling happy!!

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Hair Fix

Caroline Logan
3rd Jul 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Feeling 100 times better now Marco has fixed the mess I made to my hair during lockdown. Amazing cut, colour and service in Hanover Street salon.

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