Shapes

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

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Great Cut

Phyllis Chalmers
27th Jan 2024
5.0
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Amazing service and fantastic hair cut at a very reasonable price! The atmosphere is always good and you are made to feel very welcome.

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Highlights

Debra WOODWORD
27th Jan 2024
5.0
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Majority of staff pleasent and friendly who was dealing with me

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Nice experience

Wendy Shelton
26th Jan 2024
5.0
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I occasionally use Shapes when I visit Edinburgh. The stylists are very professional and friendly. Good result every time!

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Everyone is so friendly

Marlene Leithead
19th Jan 2024
5.0
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Great hairdresser Jade

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Haircut

Margaret More
17th Jan 2024
5.0
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Great cut. Friendly staff. Couldn't be better

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Good cut

Kate Campbell
17th Jan 2024
4.5
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Very pleased with my cut. Clive has brought it back to a more natural shape.

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Fabulous cut and colour

Carol Mackay
12th Jan 2024
5.0
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Fabulous cut and colour by Clive & Rachel. Consulted at every stage. Friendly salon staff with great atmosphere

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Brilliant

Tish Alderson
11th Jan 2024
5.0
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Clive is brilliant and should enjoy a very good a brilliant review from all his customers

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Great Hair Do

Anonymous
5th Jan 2024
5.0

Hair amazing Jodie is great hairdresser

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Enjoyable

Barry Nowell
2nd Jan 2024
5.0
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Another enjoyable experience and a great haircut.

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Wonderful haircut

Susan Bell
30th Dec 2023
5.0
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I am over the moon with my new short hair cut. Thank you Ann, you are an amazing hairdresser and I enjoy my visits. Susan

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1 Happy lady

Margaret Mcintyre
30th Dec 2023
5.0
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Was delighted to get a last minute appt at Shapes Portobello with Ben, my eash and blowdry I am now prepared for the New Year celebrations.

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Last minute hair up!

Joanne Lambert
30th Dec 2023
5.0
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I called the salon looking to have my hair put up for a wedding, with less than 24hrs notice. They slotted me in & Jade was lovely. I left the salon with my hair exactly how I wanted it, in a lovely relaxing atmosphere. Can’t recommend them enough x

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New Look

Shirley Farrington
27th Dec 2023
5.0
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I didnt know what i wanted when i arrived at the salon, i just wanted my hair to be healthy. I told Clive i would like a warmer colour and left everything up to him. Clive then cut my hair before getting my colour. He took away the long brassy unhealthy hair ( abought 7 inches) and then conferred with the colourist and she got to work on me. I chatted with her for abought two mins, then i promtly went to sleep, i woke up a couple of times to apologise ,but she told me it was fine,then she was finished and took me to wash my hair. Clive then took over and cut and styled my hair, we had a lovely wee chat and i was finished. I looked in the mirror and loved my new hair style, it looked stunning, beautiful colour, perfect cut and not a bit of brassy to be seen, felt silky and healthy and i had watched how Clive dried it so hopefully i can style it myself too. Couldn't be happier with my new look !!!

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Superstar Clive

Nathin Edington
27th Dec 2023
5.0
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Absolutely brilliant as always

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Tracey McGregor
23rd Dec 2023
5.0

Jade my stylist was amazing as alway!
Love my cut, colour & chat.
Salon had a lovely festive atmosphere

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Rosie Hume
23rd Dec 2023
5.0
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Always brilliant

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Hair today gone tomorrow

Irene Dunnet
22nd Dec 2023
5.0
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Excellent as usual, atmosphere lovely and friendly. Lots of chat, and laughter. Thanks

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Carol Hillen
20th Dec 2023
5.0
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My hair was cut the way I like it the staff are very welcoming and friendly great service and value

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Christmas Haircut

Vivienne Lauder
19th Dec 2023
5.0
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Thanks Michelle
Great cut as always
Happy Christmas to everyone

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Great hair cut

Sue Martin
19th Dec 2023
5.0
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Another excellent haircut from Michelle!

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Fabulous hair

Margaret Todd
15th Dec 2023
5.0
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Been going to Shapes in Portobello for many years. Always great looking hair after a session. Deep conditioning treatment and head massage sets me up for the day. Clive and his Team are experts. Highly recommend.

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Lovely experience every time.

Lesley Stansfield
7th Dec 2023
5.0
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Have been coming to Shapes and Gabby for c 20 years. Always looked after and given great advice re colour and cuts.

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Gents Haircut

Graham Davidson
7th Dec 2023
5.0
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Delighted with haircut.

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Shapes Hair 6/12/23

David Gill
6th Dec 2023
4.5
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Staff always very friendly & helpful

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Cut and blow dry

Lily Mcdonald
5th Dec 2023
5.0
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Had a nice time at Shapes today getting my hair done. From the minute I walked through the door I was seen too. Clive shampooed and shaped my hair into a different cut that I'm very happy with. I was so impressed that I have booked my next appointment with him. will definitely recommend Shapes to family and friends.

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I love my hair

Dawn Gibson
28th Nov 2023
5.0
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Initially was recommended the salon for my two girls, both had extremely long hair. The cuts they had were fabulous. I phoned on the off chance of a same day appointment for me and was not disappointed. Such a relaxing place and I'm extremely pleased won't the high quality cut. Will definitely be coming back for some colour next time. Thank you.

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Excellent

Ann Arnott
28th Nov 2023
5.0
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Perfect haircut - as always.

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Ishbell Cairnie
24th Nov 2023
4.0
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As always first class service from gaby never experience anything less

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Thursday appointment

John Hislop
23rd Nov 2023
5.0
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Please see my ratings below.

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Great Haircut and colour

Shona Barry
23rd Nov 2023
4.5
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Im very happy with my colour and hi-light refresh, trim and blow dry.Jade always does a brilliant job.

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Colour and cut

Susan Andrew
18th Nov 2023
5.0
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Gabby did a wonderful colour process adding a few copper highlights to my usual blonde which I was delighted with and Clive’s cut and blow dry was to his usual exceptional standards considering I had a complete change from my usual cut.

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1st visit

Dorothy Young
17th Nov 2023
5.0
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A very pleasant, satis factory visit.

Many thanks.

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Wet cut brilliant

Theresa Rao
17th Nov 2023
5.0
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Gabby brilliant

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The Wet Cut

Rosie Fraser
16th Nov 2023
5.0
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Gabi is the dream. Been going to her for years and she s just the best...She knows what I like and just gets to it..snip,snip, snip. Wouldn't have anyone else

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Ladies haircut and blow dry

Elizabeth Patton
14th Nov 2023
5.0
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Perfectly happy with my haircut and professionalism

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Usual Good Service

Barry Nowell
14th Nov 2023
5.0
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Thanks Gabby!! another great haircut

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Happy customer

Anonymous
10th Nov 2023
5.0

Pleasant staff nice atmosphere

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Again Thankyou.

Laura Kempton Smith
8th Nov 2023
5.0
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I always feel that my hair has been cut and styled well and looks great. Fairly boosts my morale.

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Wet cut

Linda Little
7th Nov 2023
5.0
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Great visit as always.
My stylist Gabby is a lovely Lady. She listens to how you want your hair & does exactly as asked. Perfect result every time.😊

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Colour by Ann cut & blow dry with Clive

Moira Manson
7th Nov 2023
5.0
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Excellent as always such a fantastic salon.

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Cut and blow dry

Samira Prentice
2nd Nov 2023
5.0
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Anne is always amazing at doing my hair, such a nice person.

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Shapes Portobello

Anonymous
2nd Nov 2023
5.0

Perfect haircut as usual from Clive, the "Best Hairdresser" in town and not forgetting the other staff. Well done Shapes!

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New hairstyle

Joanne Kennedy
29th Oct 2023
5.0
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Lovely friendly staff, Clive did a really good job achieving the style I had requested. Very reasonable price. Would highly recommend Styles Salon.

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Cut and blow dry

Caroline Massie
28th Oct 2023
5.0
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Excellent all round as always. Thanks team

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Cut & blow dry

Joan Murray
26th Oct 2023
5.0
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Once again Gabby has given me a brilliant cut & style she never disappoints **********

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Fabulous

Vicky Mckay
26th Oct 2023
5.0
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Great experience today felt I was in safe hands from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and friendly

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Excellent

Iris Simmods
26th Oct 2023
5.0
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Very happy with the cut. Is exactly what I wanted. Would definitely recommend Shapes for a lovely hair makeover. It was also at very short notice as I just went in on chance.

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Magaret Willson
25th Oct 2023
5.0
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Went today, an emergency as my usual hairdresser let me down. I had a very nice experience and was very pleased with the result.

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Andy Stevenson
21st Oct 2023
5.0
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Nice haircut clean environment and very welcoming and friendly.

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