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

Services

Hair

Reviews

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Amazing experience,

Lorraine Goldsmith
2nd Mar 2024
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Today was new salon and stylist so little nervous.As soon as I walked in the team were really busy but still gave me a warm welcome, so friendly.
Emma was the stylist she was outstanding, she talked me through my options during my consultation even recommending best hair products. The results were outstanding, she is a true professional, a gem, she is a very confident,talented, friendly and extremely knowledgable stylist, with a wealth of experience. She made me feel so comfortable and I walked out with amazing new style and colour. If you've never been to Mudusa in Hanover St then you are missing out on a truly outstanding experience. Thank you so much throughly loved today x

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Marco is magic!

Rosaria
25th Feb 2024
Team Member: Marco
5.0

Marco is an absolute magician with hair!His infectious positivity and genuine care make the experience truly special. Marco doesn't just make you look beautiful; he makes you feel it too!

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Where would I be without Marco?

Valeria Khokhlova
23rd Feb 2024
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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It’s been an incredible few years of getting my hair done by Marco. I always leave looking and feeling my best, he creates a really welcoming experience for his clients, and is all around an incredibly talented hairdresser.

Thanks so much Marco!

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Very Happy Customer!

Emmy Mills
19th Feb 2024
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I absolutely love my hair, the cut is perfect. I've been trying and failing for years to get my hair to look like this!

The colour is great too, very subtle and natural which is exactly what I asked for.

Emma is an absolute delight, and the salon has a lovely atmosphere. All of the team are friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend a visit!

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Amazing!

Stefanie Anderson
19th Feb 2024
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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10/10, would travel 100 miles just to get my hair done by him

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Amazing service

Georgina
16th Feb 2024
Team Member: Charley
5.0

Charley was so attentive and really took the time to listen and understand the style I was wanting. She was really friendly and I'm so happy with my hair now. I will definitely be booking in again.

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Jess is incredible!!! Amazing cut ✂️

Miss Sophie Mackenzie
15th Feb 2024
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Had a fantastic appt with Jess - she's so kind, knowledgeable and confident in her incredible skills. She knows what would suit my face and went the extra mile to give me such a beautiful styled blowdry after. Can't recommend her enough!

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Happy Customer :)

Elena
15th Feb 2024
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is very professional, with loads of experience. He always gives great advice. I have been a customer at this salon for more than a year and I am always happy with the result. The whole team are lovely and there is always a friendly atmosphere in the salon. Totally recommended!

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Involve with my hair 😍

Shannon Gair
10th Feb 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie is honestly amazing !!! I have been with Ellie for a while now. She knows my hair so well and always recommends the best products for my hair. I love how she is always honest about what is best and helps me through my hair journey 🙂 thank you Ellie your amazing at what you do !!! I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair because of the amount of bad experiences I have been through. Definitely will stick with getting my hair done with Ellie ❤️ I got colour and styling done and I love my hair so much. Feels so healthy and amazing 👏

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First appointment

Khalisah Rahman
10th Feb 2024
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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I loved the end result so much all the girls where so nice and welcoming and fun to talk to :) great service

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If you want find Happiness go to Medusa Hanover Street!

Ilaria Musiu
8th Feb 2024
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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I am always happy to visit Medusa Hanover Street , it is almost 4 years I go to this salon and I would never change it!
The staff is very professional and friendly and Marco is truly amazing, caring and professional, makes my hair wonderful every time , I always leave with a big smile on my face!

So happy I found you, thank you ! ❤️
Ps even the coffee is great ! ;)

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Response from Medusa Hanover Street

Hi Ilaria,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a loyal customer at Medusa Hanover Street for the past 4 years! We're so glad to hear that you've had consistently positive experiences at our salon and that our team and hairstylist Marco have been able to make you leave with a big smile on your face every time.

We're also happy to hear that you enjoy our coffee - we love treating our clients to a great cup of coffee while they get pampered.

Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review, it means a lot to our team. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Medusa Hanover Street!

Best,
The team at Medusa Hanover Street

Perfect

Ebony Hiley
7th Feb 2024
Team Member: Jess
4.5
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Thank you so much Jess for giving me the blonde hair of my dreams!
Jess was super friendly and we had some good chats and she was very attentive to my ideas and needs and offered a lot of advice during the initial consultation as well as taking her time to give me the hair I wanted.
The cut is exactly what I wanted and I received numerous compliments when I walked into my workplace!
Thank you

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Response from Medusa Hanover Street

Hi Ebony,

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are so glad to hear that Jess was able to give you the blonde hair of your dreams! At Medusa Hanover Street, our top priority is to make sure our clients are happy with their hair.

We are happy to hear that Jess was friendly and attentive during your appointment, and that she took the time to understand your ideas and needs. We always strive to provide the best advice during our initial consultations to ensure that our clients receive their desired look.

We are thrilled that you received numerous compliments when you walked into your workplace, that's always a great feeling! Thank you for choosing us for your hair needs and we hope to see you again soon.

Best,
The team at Medusa Hanover Street

Cut and blowdry

Anonymous
2nd Feb 2024
Team Member: Charley
5.0

Charley was very friendly and very helpful

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:)

Sam McHardy
29th Jan 2024
Team Member: Charley
5.0

I thought Charley was lovely, super friendly. She achieved exactly what I asked for which was a slight cut and framing around my face, and I don't think she could have a better job, I love it - thank you!

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Best in Edinburgh.

Steve M C
25th Jan 2024
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is simply the best.

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Happy customer

Lori
20th Jan 2024
Team Member: Charley
5.0

Charley does exactly what you want ,I had a really lovely experience and I'm delighted with my colour and cut .

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10/10

Boony
9th Jan 2024
Team Member: Charley
5.0
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I was seen by Charley who is a hairdresser student, at first she was nervous about doing my hair as it was a style she had not done herself before (shaggy mullet). She proceeded to knock it out the park and give me exactly what I wanted- super friendly, lovely and will defo be asking to see her again!

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Amazing hair salon and amazing staff as always .

Ashley-anne girvan
15th Dec 2023
5.0

Got a total hair colour correction today from the amazing Ellie she's a wee angel so she is has so much time for her clients and always makes you feel great , she's such a loving , caring and bubbly young women who has the time to sit and listen to exactly what you want . I wouldn't change her for the world highly recommended.

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*****

Mariann
29th Nov 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0

The best as always.
Beautiful colour, fantastic cut,

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Love my hair

Anonymous
23rd Nov 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Absolutely love my hair!! The team were so attentive and looked after me so well. Really enjoyed my visit start to finish. I haggle recommended Jess she was brilliant

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Susie Solis
23rd Nov 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Absolutely delighted with my colour and cut. Wonderful shampoo and head massage by Charlie.

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A loyal follower

Jessica
20th Nov 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Paul has been cutting my hair for longer than I care to remember which says it all really. But it always feels fresh and we’re always trying something different. Everyone in the salon is super friendly and I can usually get an appointment on an evening which brilliant given my work schedule.

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Much needed!

Rhona Douglas
17th Nov 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0

Marco, gave me a great cut & blowdry.
Grazie Marco

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Marvellous Marco

Darren Turley
16th Nov 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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What can I say about Marco that’s not been said before? I always leave the shop a happy chappy and tonight was no exception, in fact it was the best colour yet. Thank you Marco

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Gorgeous results

Rachael Bell
1st Nov 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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So happy with the whole treatment from start to finish. I felt like Jess really listened to what I was after and delivered it to a very high standard. She advised me on ways to best look after my hair too. All the staff were also super friendly and welcoming. I will be recommending to everyone. Thanks 🥰

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Glad to be back!

Helen Brauer
28th Oct 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Very happy to be back with Medusa, Paul did a wonderful job on my pre-holiday haircut! Staff were very kind, friendly and welcoming.

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Love my hair

Suzy Elzahar
25th Oct 2023
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Emma is very professional, she knows what she is doing. I have never coloured my hair that good. Thanks Emma x

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Jess

Olivia Macgillivray
22nd Oct 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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As always!
A phenomenal experience.
Amazing “hair artists”
Recognition is “so deserving “

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Simply the best!

Rosaria Cartisano
19th Oct 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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I had an absolute blast with Marco! Not only is he a pro, but his humor added some serious fun to the visit. My hair got the royal treatment with his fantastic blow-dry, and now I'm feeling like a superstar! Thank you!

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Fantastic!

Angela Gillespie
16th Oct 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Paul is the consummate professional! Just had a new look/cut and thrilled with it! He is always patient and prepared to take as much time as it takes to talk through what you want.Great precision and flair everytime.I always leave feeling gooood!

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Friends come and go but a fabulous hairstylist is forever

MK
29th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Beautiful hair isn’t hard to achieve when it’s done by Marco! Great colour and an incredible blow dry. Thank you!

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Colour and cut

Susie Solis
27th Sep 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Lovely staff make the environment and experience special. Always thoughtful and helpful.

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Disappointed

Mary Mcgregor
25th Sep 2023
3.0
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When I arrived Marco apologised saying he would be a few minutes late but 25 minutes late for my 10:40 appointment is not acceptable.

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Great haircut!

Nicola Gardiner
20th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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My first visit to Medusa, Marco cut my hair- it’s a great cut. I will definitely recommend and return

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Amazing balayage from Marco

Kirsty M
20th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is the balayage expert - I always get perfectly blended and natural looking highlights. He is also very efficient which is great. Lovely salon and friendly staff.

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Perfect!

Sophia Harley
16th Sep 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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Jess took time to chat through with me my concerns about my hair postpartum and together we came up with a plan that was best for me. I’m so happy with how she cut and styled it. I felt very welcomed by all the other staff there and I loved the music that was playing in the salon.

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10 out 10

Iris
16th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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It was really a really good experience and everyone was nice. My hair feels silky and beautiful.

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10/10

Ashley Steel
15th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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An all round excellent service. Marco gets the memo every time. Was very nervous on first visit as been with same hairdresser over 20 years no need this guy is spot on he knows his stuff! 100% recommend. The whole team are lovely thanks it’s an enjoyable appointment.

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Gail Park
13th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Absolutely fabulous.

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Professional

Darren Turley
11th Sep 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is the very professional and a perfectionist that always has my hair feeling and looking great when I leave the salon. Great chat too ?

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Style & colour with an updated twist

Susan Owenson
9th Sep 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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My first visit came highly recommended and it won’t be my last. Loving my cut and colour. Thank you Jess for being a great stylist and making me look my best.

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Marco

Anonymous
8th Sep 2023
5.0

Marco is pure and simply the best. Makes me feel amazing every time I leave the salon

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Kathryn Muir
29th Aug 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Very satisfied with my visit.

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Always good!

Anita
15th Aug 2023
Team Member: Paul
5.0
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Had my cut and colour done by Paul again today. He’s cut my hair for a number of years now and he is always excellent

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Amazing!

Maria Mazurenko
10th Aug 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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I’ve got an amazing experience with this salon from booking my appointment to having the haircut done. It was lovely to have a nice chat with my stylist Jess and she did exactly what I asked for. I will definitely come back❤️

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Marco, the best!!

Robbi
9th Aug 2023
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is very experienced and professional. He makes you feel special and delivers the best service, I always leave extremely satisfied and happy.
I highly recommend him, he's simply the best!!
Grazie, sempre, Marco!!

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Great!!

Kammile Petrauskaite
8th Aug 2023
Team Member: Jess
5.0
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I had my hair done by Jess today, I can’t be more happy with the colour and cut. She is amazing, I am looking forward to see her next time.
Staff working at the salon always very welcoming and friendly x

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Colour and fringe trim

Susie Solis
4th Aug 2023
Team Member: Paul
4.0
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Wonderful all round experience with beautiful hair colour

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Amazing results ?

Louise May
26th Jul 2023
Team Member: Kerry
5.0
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Had the most relaxing hair appointment hairdresser listened to exactly what I wanted went with my natrual growth and condition and colour are really sparkling to ne cheered me right up thank you again

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Lovely self care morning at the saloon

Rita Murianni
26th Jul 2023
Team Member: Kerry
5.0
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Just had a lovely morning at the saloon and came out with pretty hair and a big smile. The atmosphere is relaxed but professional and Kerry could not have done a better job at making me feel comfortable at my first Medusa experience. Would 100% recommend!

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