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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new me new hair

Dianne Gilghirst
4th Dec 2017
5.0
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Travelled from Ayr to get my hair cut and boy was it worth it

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Delighted ?

Fiona Blain
29th Nov 2017
5.0
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I am exceptionally happy with my nails and Iram had the colour prepared for me coming In will definitely be back. Thank you Iram well. ?

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Joanne McDonld
25th Nov 2017
5.0
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This was my first experience at the salon and I found it really nice. Very friendly staff and Ashley was really nice and very knowledgeable

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Great salon

Maggie Cornwall
25th Nov 2017
5.0
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Always happy with my hair after a visit to Medusa!!

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Womens haircut

Anonymous
16th Nov 2017
5.0

Satisfied and regular customer

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Lady haircut & blow dry

Sara Fallegger
15th Nov 2017
5.0
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I really liked the service I got at Medusa. The atmosphere is very relaxing, nice and clean and staff is super friendly. I can defenitively reccomend it.

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Great service

Emilia
13th Nov 2017
5.0
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Very impressed with treatment, fantastic colour and cut by Kate . I couldn't have hoped for better outcome.

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Getting Blonde!

Fiona Darwin
3rd Nov 2017
5.0
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Great service, loved my colour cut and finish. Staff all lovely, thanks!

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Very good

David O'conner
29th Oct 2017
5.0
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Always do a good job

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Great first experience

Patty
24th Oct 2017
5.0
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I had my first hair appointment at Medusa in Bread Street. Staff were very welcoming and smiley. They looked after me offering refreshments at various points, which was nice. Jenni’s approach was very professional and friendly; she went through different options and offered expert advice. I felt listened to. Chloe washed my hair gently and gave me a relaxing head massage, which I really enjoyed. I’m very happy with the result and I’m definitely coming back for a second appointment with Jenni (and the free samples of Wella shampoo and hair treatment have nothing to do with it... shhhhh). Thank you again, Medusa Team! :-)

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Claudia
24th Oct 2017
5.0
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Excellent hair cut from Jenni as always.

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Hair cut & blowdry

Wendy O’Hora
21st Oct 2017
4.0
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Kate looked after me today, great cut & really quick service

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Great as always!

Penny Cobham
20th Oct 2017
5.0
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Great morning at Medusa getting my hair done. Always lovely to be in having a chat and feeling relaxed.

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Jenni rocks

Gael Roy
19th Oct 2017
5.0
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Jenni is wonderful, first hairdresser I have trusted with my crazy curly hair!

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Consistently perfect service

Andrew Guild
14th Oct 2017
5.0
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From the moment I walked in the door to the moment I left, I was very well looked after. Being offered a beverage and getting a head massage before getting my hair cut and styled by Kirsty was great. Kirsty is absolutely brilliant and always listens to exactly what you want, as well as giving great advice and recommending genuinely helpful products.

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Wax

Ellen
13th Oct 2017
5.0
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Lovely service, very professional

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Excellent salon

Sarah
11th Oct 2017
5.0
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Kate is an excellent hairdresser, she really listens to her clients and is very enthusiastic. She is very skilled and competent and I always trust her advice. Would definitely recommend!

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Loving the place

Timea Tomkova
11th Oct 2017
5.0
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This is the best place to relax , leave your stress outside and let these amazing ladies to take care of you and make you look beautiful ✌???

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Regrowth tint and cut with Ashley

Maja
11th Oct 2017
5.0

I'm super happy with my hair! Exactly the colour I wanted and Ashley was great at listening to my needs and managed to cut exactly the amount that was needed to neat up my hair without going much off the length! Thanks

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Loving

Maitrayee Panse
10th Oct 2017
5.0
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Definitely recommend Medusa. Kate is amazing hair dresser. She knows what will suit just the way you want. Coming back again

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Hair by Ashley

Emilie
10th Oct 2017
4.5
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I went in for a cut and blow dry and I left with one of the best haircuts I've ever had. I generally dislike going to the hairdresser as my hair is very damaged and grows very slowly. If the haircut is not great, it will take months to grow back into something decent. That is why I am always very worried and want to discuss the haircut with the hairdresser before they start. Most salons don't take time to listen to your requests and give you solid advice, but Ashley listened to my concerns and was very cooperative. She offered to cut the hair to a certain length first and to assess from there if I wanted to chop off more. She was great and my hair is now super healthy and looked wonderful after her natural curls blow dry.

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JAQUIE Cumpstie
9th Oct 2017
5.0
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Ashley did a lovely job with my hair as usual, pleased with my cut+blow dry, Ashley always helpful going over what I want+I would always listen to her expert advice. Pleasant visit.

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Kate Expectations

Jamie Fleming
7th Oct 2017
5.0
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Great visit with Kate. Always happy to suggest style changes and products.

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Great second visit

Belinda Riggi
6th Oct 2017
5.0
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I saw Jenni for the second time and just like the first time, she did an amazing job. Absolutely love my new colour and cut. And everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to coming back next time.

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Brilliant!

Amy Middlemass
28th Sep 2017
5.0
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Sarah was brilliant, she really listened to what I wanted and the results were great! Thank you xx

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Best decision ever !

Charlotte Williams
27th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thanks to Sarah I now have an amazing new haircut ❤️ Went from long to short and never felt better. Great service and will be taking the train from Glasgow to edinburgh from now on to get my hair cut by Sarah :)

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Cut and colour with Kirsty

Jelena Milicev
26th Sep 2017
5.0
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Kirsty has been doing magic for my hair for years now. I've recently moved to Glasgow but I still come in for my regular appointments with her. Wouldn't change for the world.

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Thanks Kirsty

Anonymous
26th Sep 2017
5.0

Hair cut from Kirsty at Bread St. She is always great, listens to what I want and makes suggestions based on my hair type. Very knowledgable about products. Head massage was an added bonus!! Would definitely recommend.

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A pleasant experience as always

Anonymous
25th Sep 2017
5.0

The staff are always friendly and helpful and I can trust the stylists to understand what I'm looking for. Trainees just started and seemed cheery and enthusiastic, all the best to them :) Just wish I knew how to get my hair looking as good at home... Thank you!

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Great experience

Lorriane Morrison
24th Sep 2017
5.0
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Very professional and pleasant staff , service of high quality, would recommend it.

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Won't go anywhere else

Anonymous
23rd Sep 2017
5.0
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I've never come out of here not happy with my haircut. And the product recommendations are always on point.

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Great experience

Anonymous
19th Sep 2017
5.0

Kirsty is amazing at her job! She is an expert in colour and cutting- I completely trust her with my hair and I love spending the day with her getting my hair done! Thanks for another fantastic cut and colour!

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Great

Deirdre Findlay
16th Sep 2017
5.0
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Fantastic - again !

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Amazing

Camilla Eyre
15th Sep 2017
5.0
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It was a great experience, I got exactly what I wanted and the people are all so lovely and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back and would recommend the Medusa on Bread Street (Edin) to everyone!

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Five Star Service

Emily Mackay
14th Sep 2017
5.0
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I always have such a brilliant time with Kirsty at Medusa Bread St. She always puts me at ease and knows exactly what will suit me. I never leave disappointed and she makes sure of that - couldn't rate her any higher!

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Absolutely Amazing

Hannah Cutburthson
14th Sep 2017
5.0
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Lovely people and did a fantastic job with my hair. Probably the best haircut I've had at a Scottish salon. Will definitely be returning.

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Tint and cut

Maria Douglas
12th Sep 2017
5.0
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As always Kirsty did a magnificent job on taming my thick locks.

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Great experience

David
12th Sep 2017
4.5
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Quality haircut good service

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Love it

Christine Stewart
9th Sep 2017
5.0

I've been getting my hair cut by Jenni now for four years, she is a fantastic hairdresser who is always patient, responsive and has a plan about how we are moving forward with my hair and colour. More than that she is one of the kindest, funniest, brightest people. The atmosphere in the salon is pleasant and welcoming, and it comes across that Colin cares about his customers, staff and business.

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Amazing Hair cut by Sarah !

Aparna Joshi
8th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thank you Sarah for a brand new look for me. I had long curly hair and was skeptical as to how a different hair style would look on me.
Sarah listened to all my concerns carefully and gave me a fantastic hair cut and I love it !

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So happy with my hair cut!

Racheal Smith
8th Sep 2017
5.0
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Would highly recommend Jenni! She cut my hair exactly the way I asked for and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! She is truly a lovely person and will definitely be asking for her for my next appointment :)

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Been going here for years now

Georgina Day
7th Sep 2017
5.0
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Kirsty is a superstar! Full of great advice and always able to get the look I want with no problems.

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Amazong

Katie Simpson
7th Sep 2017
5.0
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I have never left a salon so happy. Kirsty is a wonderful stylist and person. She was so lovely and knowledgeable. I never knew my hair could look this good. I can't praise her highly enough.

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Re-style

Gorgina Borman
6th Sep 2017
5.0
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Thank you to Jenni for a fantastic haircut.... Love it

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Amazing experience

Natasha Toyer
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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I got a Balayage cut and colour with Olaplex treatment today by Ashley and I love the results. I was previously more or less fully blonde with Balayage but got it dyed back to my natural brown to try and repair it and I've hated being back brown. My hair over time has got shorter and thinner as well as being extremely dry and grassy. I've hated it so much so that most days I'd just pull it up in a messy bun so I don't have to deal with it. Ashley spent a long time and paid attention to detail with my hair and it clearly shows with the end result. My hair feels and looks so much for healthy and the colour has blended so well. She, as well as the rest of the girls in the salon, were friendly and attentive. Ashley done an amazing job and I can't wait to go back and get her to get me back to full blonde again!

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Medusa Bread Street

Noor Malik
5th Sep 2017
5.0
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I've been getting my hair coloured by Kirsty (Medusa Bread Street) for just over a year now. CAN NOT FAULT HER! Flawless service and she is amazing at what she does! I wouldn't even dream of having anyone else colour my hair! I have extremely long hair and very dark but Kirsty transforms it to a beautiful ash blonde everytime leaving it softer and better condition than I walked in with!! The whole team at Bread street is absolutely lovely and always go an extra mile to make you feel special and taken care of when I pop in! Highly recommend this salon and Kirsty is just FAB! Looking forward to my next trip already haha!

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Great haircut

Laura
5th Sep 2017
4.5
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The stylist understood and did exactly what I wanted.

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Last minute appointment

Harbir Singh
2nd Sep 2017
5.0
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I had an appointment to colour (save) my hair with Colin who was fantastic from start to finish. He talked me through the hair colour and effect I wanted. The olaplex treatment was fab too. My hair hasn't looked and felt this good in years!! ???

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Amazing as ever.

Anonymous
2nd Sep 2017
5.0

Amazing hairdressers. Jenni is a brilliant hairdresser and wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Brows and lashes with Iram

Anonymous
31st Aug 2017
5.0

I've only had "brows and lashes" treatment at Medusa, with Iram- the first time as a 'luxury treat', but thereafter regularly because everything about my visit was positive. Iram is wonderfully charming and warm and with her beauty skills, intelligence and natural friendliness makes each treatment a special experience.

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