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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Fantastic Service

Elizabeth Mccarroll
2nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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I was really pleased with my first experience at Medusa. Michael gave me guidance on what would be the best haircut to achieve what I want. Really pleased with the results and service.

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Fabulous

Christian Low
2nd Jul 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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It was my first time in the salon. Marco is amazing. I LOVE my blonde blended to perfection hair. Marco listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered to perfection. Michael cut them cut my hair beautifully and also styled it to perfection. So happy and booked my next appt then and there! I never do that! Thank you!!!! The salon is stylish and relaxed, but not in your face. Superb. Christian x

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Marco is an artist

Rita Horne
30th Jun 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I completely trust Marco with my hair. He has an unusually insightful instinct for what suits 'me' and my hair and loads of skill and experience to go with it. I recommend Marco without hesitation.

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Wonderful haircut

Eleanor Hughes
28th Jun 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Another brilliant haircut by Marco! I wouldn’t go to anyone else

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Thank you

Mary Clarke
27th Jun 2021
5.0

Very friendly & professional went out of his way to improve the time difference between my grandchildren’s appointments which we all appreciated.

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Anne Russel
12th Jun 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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Always met with a lovely welcome on arrival. Michael never disappoints, he is always cheery, smiley & a pleasure to chat with. It makes my hair appointment a fab experience & of course the cut & colour again never disappoints ?

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Great colour and cut

Michelle
11th Jun 2021
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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My first time visiting this salon and I was impressed by how friendly and welcoming it was. Ellie did my colour. She totally got what I was looking for and I couldn’t be happier with the result. Michael did my cut and blow dry, and again did a great job. I left feeling like I had great hair and had been well looked after. Also, the salon pooch Taco is very cute :-)

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Experience at Medusa Salon

Raffaela
11th Jun 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0

I had a great service at the salon today. Marco made my day! A perfect colour and a beautiful hair dry.
The salon is very cosy and the team is fantastic.
I will be back soon

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Lovely place

Rebecca Swanson
11th Jun 2021
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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Such a sweet stylist and lovely environment. Amazing haircut and such a cute salon dog!!

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Very happy

Carolina De Benediti
6th Jun 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I’m really difficult to make happy when we talk about my hair but Marco did a great job and I cannot be more happy than this, I left the salon with a huge smile on my face. And he’s kind and friendly, amazing job.

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Such a shame

Adrien Balvet
6th Jun 2021
2.0
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He is Nice but The result is just awful
Complety missed after my return
I have picture

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Amazing!!

Siobhan Duncan
6th Jun 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I will never go anywhere else to get my hair done! Marco is so lovely and made the whole experience seem effortless. Best salon experience I’ve ever had & I finally have my dream hair!

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WOW

Ceire Blair
5th Jun 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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In love with my new colour and cut. Feel like me again!!! Thank you for the five star treatment. Amazing team!!!

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Smashed it again

Sam Scott
3rd Jun 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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This is the third time I’ve seen Marco and every time he has ‘got’ exactly what I wanted and delivered better than any hairdresser previously has. My hair was initially a mess after lockdown with long dark roots and block blonde - gradually we have taken it back to a lovely blended colour that minimises regrowth and looks really natural. I feel I can totally trust Marco to just take care of it!

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Colour Genius

Ivy Douglas
30th May 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I have chosen to transition from decades of hair dyes to my natural grey hair without going cold turkey as I knew I couldn’t cope with the re-growth. From our first consultation appointment Marco set up a plan and managed my expectations as to what we could achieve without damaging my already fragile thin hair. Today we finally got to the desired effect and I couldn’t be more grateful for trusting in his experience.

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Amazing experience

Sian Mckinnon
28th May 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I was in today for a cut and colour and have left feel amazing. Paul took his time and made sure both the colour and cut were perfect.

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Paul Rocks !

Caroline Oswald
28th May 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Another masterpiece created by Paul! Love it ?
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Highly recommend

Sandy Keddie
22nd May 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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This was my first visit to Medusa but won’t be my last! Just love the colour of my hair. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Highly recommend.

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Most amazing hairdresser!

Eve Smith
21st May 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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The best hair colouring I have ever had!! I am so unbelievably happy with it and cant recommend Marco enough, getting my hair done is a treat and it certainly did not disappoint. Thankyou ever so much!!:)

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MK

Manuela Kanis
19th May 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0

Extremely happy with my colour and cut as always. Marco is a magician colourist. Simply unbelievable transformation. Great cut and finish, too. Highly recommend. Thanks Marco.

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Hair

Khozi Abdullah
16th May 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Really satisfied with my new hair. Marco made me really happy with it and made sure it was all healthy , perfect service

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Haircut & blowdry

Ili Kiba
14th May 2021
Stylist: Michael
4.0
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Haircut was absolutely amazing.

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Amazing!

Anonymous
14th May 2021
5.0

Paul was absolutely amazing. Went in for my appointment without really knowing what to do with my hair. I let Paul to decide what would look best on me and I couldn't have gotten out of the salon happier!
Great service!

Thank you, now I'm looking forward to summer just a bit more :)

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Best hairdresser in Edinburgh

Anita Gallo
13th May 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Great salon, the staff are brilliant at listening to what the customer wants, but are also excellent stylists who can make creative suggestions too.

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Lovely hair soo!

Kirstin Snodgrass
11th May 2021
Stylist: Isla
4.5
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Lovely relaxing experience and very friendly staff. Lovely the finishing touches and blow dry!

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New hairdresser

Samantha Laurie
7th May 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I visited Medusa today for the first time. It’s daunting changing hairdresser but given COVOID it was a good time for a change!
Paul was excellent, put me at ease and we discussed all aspects from cut, colour and texture before he started. I’d thoroughly recommend Paul and Medusa and I’m already booked in for my next visit.

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Wow

Donna Beckham
3rd May 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0
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So I would say she is nothing short of a colour wizard , Isla captured exactly what I wanted when even I couldn't explain it , and the salon was a lovely atmosphere/experience, will be returning in 6months ?

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Great salon

Misbah
3rd May 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I’ve been here a few times now and always leave happy. This time I had my hair cut by Paul and colour done by Marco and both of them were great! I always recommend Medusa to my friends now and get so many compliments on my hair!

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First time review

Jab Savidge
3rd May 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0

First time at Medusa, friendly place/staff, and really pleased with my cut.

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Brilliant cut and colour

Jenny Younger
3rd May 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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A much needed cut and colour with Paull. As always, I'm so happy with the result! The colour is so vibrant and fresh, and my hair actually looks healthy again! Lovely salon right in the centre of Edinburgh.

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Amazing!

Maria Cocchiaro
30th Apr 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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It was my first time at the salon! Marco was perfect! I really enjoyed all the experience and I felt welcome! He was very professional and helpful! I’ll be back soon!

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Sandra Rutherford
27th Apr 2021
Stylist: Isla
5.0

FABULOUS

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Amazing Hair experience

Panagiota Kefala
27th Apr 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0

Love it

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Amazing

Tracey Mercer
24th Apr 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Wow! Delighted is an understatement. I have naturally wavy mid length hair. More often than not, no one seems to cut my layers the way I prefer which results in a lot of teasing by me while styling. Marco got it spot on. Woke up this morning with perfect hair. Best haircut I have ever had, Marco has a great personality too. Thank you Marco and looking forward to my colour in a few weeks.

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Renewal

Sandra Law
19th Apr 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Especially pleased with the excellent job done on young Caela’s haircut and relieved to see all my split ends away, our first fantastic hair do’s since lockdown!

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The best in town

Julia
19th Apr 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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I would highly recommend Marco for all your hair needs. Always perfect cut and colour, I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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It’s been a while!

Sam Baird
17th Apr 2021
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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I was so glad to get my hair cut and coloured after a long time. So happy with my new style too.

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Great service every time!

Iona
15th Apr 2021
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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I go to Ellie for my colour and Michael for my cut! I chose them at random one day last year and I’ve been back about 4 times! I always come out of the salon with something I like which is incredible.

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Beautiful haircut

Miss Paola Pizzuto
11th Apr 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0

Thank you Michael for the beautiful hair cut! And the nice conversation.

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I won’t go anywhere else!

Mikeala
10th Apr 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Marco is simply the best and I tell everyone to use him. I don’t trust anyone else with my hair now!

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Love it!

Anonymous
8th Apr 2021
5.0

Absolutely love my colour and style by Ellie and Michael! Can’t recommend them enough!

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Only good things to say!

Annika
8th Apr 2021
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Cannot recommend Marco enough! Really happy with how my hair cut turned out - staff are really friendly.

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Amazing haircut, thank you!

Connie Harrison
8th Apr 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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Great service and love the haircut!

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Cut and blow dry

Dorota Edwards
6th Apr 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0

Amazing and fun service from Michael. Can’t wait for my next appointment

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MEDUSA - THE LEGEND GROWS

LJ Nelson
5th Apr 2021
5.0

Top class hairstylist - always the same professional, friendly service - for the last 15 years!

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Excellent

Shenai Hui
22nd Dec 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0
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Excellent colour from Paul, and cut from
Michael. Very friendly, great space. I’m very happy with my hair!

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Cut and colour.

Susie Solis
21st Dec 2020
Stylist: Paul
5.0

Another fabulous cut and colour with Paul. The whole experience is an absolute delight.

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Great experience at Medusa

Anna Notnan
21st Dec 2020
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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I thought that the service I received and also the haircut itself where both of a very high standard. The covid measures in place where of a high quality making you feel very safe when in the salon.

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Love it!

Iona Nicol
19th Dec 2020
Stylist: Ellie
5.0
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Medusa is my favourite salon I’ve been to so far: great staff and clean and welcoming environment.

I’ve been three times so far and I haven’t been disappointed once. It is a little pricey (especially for a student) but it is worth investing in your hair. Would and have recommended this salon to friends.

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Best haircut I’ve had.

Lauren Mclaughlin
19th Dec 2020
Stylist: Marco
5.0
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Marco was excellent and gave me the best haircut I have had in Scotland. The Hanover street salon felt very COVID safe and I would definitely Recommend it to anyone!

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