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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So Happy

Shona Wright
24th May 2023
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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This was my 1st Haircut from Marnie. I usually see Kate. I love my haircut - a lady even came upto me in m & s and told me my haircut was stunning!! It made me feel on cloud 9.

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Maureen Cummings
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Another great visit to the salon.
Corrine makes you feel welcome and at ease and does a fantastic job with my hair

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Best cut and colour

Rebecca Naylor
19th May 2023
5.0
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Love my cut and colour from Neva. Tried so many places in Edinburgh but will be staying with medusa, hands down the best results and never come away unhappy.

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Corrine does it again!

June Hopkinson
16th May 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Today Corrine again excelled - I left her to choose the best colour tones for me and she totally hit the spot! I just love it!

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Customer of 4 years

Eve Gibson
13th May 2023
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Since my stylist Kate went on maternity leave I have had appointments with Marnie and Neva who have both maintained Kate's amazing standards. The salon is always spotless, it has a relaxed atmosphere and everyone is so lovely and seems really happy working there. This really elevates the experience for me. I've loved every cut, colour, product and style I've had, I think it's worth the price.

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Miracle worker

Emma Baird
12th May 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0

I came by Corinne by chance after popping into the Bread Street Salon, but I couldn’t be more grateful for her being around when I popped in and being able to book a cut with her. I’ve wrecked my hair from years and years of home bleaching and I appreciated her honesty about what was possible with my hair for my wedding in a few weeks. I liked her so much that I put my trust in her completely before she even got me in the chair. She cut my hair today into an amazing Bob that I don’t think I’d ever had the confidence to go for after having long hair for ever. I felt like a looked ten years younger and left happier than I was when I went in. I didn’t really think a good hair cut could make such a difference and I’m thanking my lucky stars I found her. Im going back next week for some colour and can’t wait to see what she does !

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Great job

John Sandlan
12th May 2023
5.0
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Neva is an outstanding stylist and is the best at bread street

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Excellent

Carole Mckenzie
11th May 2023
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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I am delighted with my new colour and cut from Jo. First time at the salon and I’ll be back. Jo listened to my needs but crucially applied her own professional judgement and I’m delighted with the result!

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Great!

Rhoda Mac
28th Apr 2023
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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As always incredible and professional service.

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Regrowth ,lights cut and blow dry

Donna Elliot
28th Apr 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Corrine creativity and artistry shines ,would highly recommend, loved my hair.

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another battle with greys!

Janice
27th Apr 2023
3.5

great as always x

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Susan
18th Apr 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0

Very relaxing and enjoyable experience; with a great haircut.

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5 stars

Isla Maclennan
16th Apr 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Lovely airy open salon. First time meeting Corinne and had a fabulous cut and blow dry with her - great chat, and left with hair looking and feeling awesome

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Neva is amazing!

Lara Loughrey
13th Apr 2023
5.0

Neva was gentle and kind and listened to my needs and concerns. She offered knowledgeable advice on using colour to give my hair the illusion of being more voluminous without having to resort to extensions and gave me a beautiful hair cut and blow dry. I left the salon feeling beautiful and confident!

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Lily Young
12th Apr 2023
5.0
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Had a lovely time at medusa today, all the girls were super welcoming, very profesional. Everything was explained to me and I love how my hair was looking after my appointment! I look forward to returning in a few days for my colour!

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Fabulous

Jenny
11th Apr 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0

From start to finish Corinne made me feel super special. The cut was excellent, exactly what I asked for. Attention to detail and high quality service, that doesn't feel rushed. She gave great advice on how to manage and take better care of my hair. She's also very welcoming and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back.

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Mrs

Karen Robertson
11th Apr 2023
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Always excellent service from Marnie.. great chat, great experience. Always made to feel so welcome by everyone

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New hair

Karen Dillon
8th Apr 2023
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Love the new hair colour Jo. :)

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Stunning

Katie Piel
7th Apr 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0

I came as a walk in and Corinne serviced me. So nice and professional. I wanted a specific hair style and she walked me through what she was doing and why and let me have full control of what I wanted. Couldn’t recommend enough and will 100% come back for my touch ups <3

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Corinne the hair magician

Jess
4th Apr 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0

I am that girl that has asked to go from dark brown to ash blonde…so this gal had her work cut out! But, Corinne has been very honest with me about what I should expect which I really appreciate. She moved things around to accommodate me and what my hair needed to look the best it could and it was a total joy to have her style my hair!
Thank you for making me feel beautiful!

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Fab experience

Linda Ritchie
31st Mar 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Outstanding cut

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another battle with greys!

Janice
31st Mar 2023
Team Member: Jo
4.0

Great as always.

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Fantastic

Fiona Mcdonald
9th Mar 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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I have been getting my hair done by Corinne for a while now and cannot recommend her highly enough. I have very fine hair which has been thinning over the years. Corinne’s knowledge and expertise about how to colour and style my hair is superb. My hair is in the best condition it has been for years!!
The salon is a really friendly and welcoming place and I really look forward to my visits.

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Always a great experience!

Simone Samuel
1st Mar 2023
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Been coming here for just over 18 months and won’t be going anywhere else for my cut or colour

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Bliss….

Deborah Fyvie-Olds
23rd Feb 2023
Team Member: Marnie
4.5
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Booked for a February colour to utilise the special offer. Cost was less than usual but the service was same high standard.

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Lovely experience

Samantha Boughner
19th Feb 2023
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Marnie was an absolute joy. I love my hair cut. And really enjoyed our conversation. Will defiantly come back.

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Gorgeous cut and colour

Mhairi
18th Feb 2023
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Jo always manages to create such a natural colour. She’s taken me bright blonde and now back to my natural dark with gorgeous balayage to break it up. It always looks so healthy and natural and always the cut is exactly what I wanted

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Charli Mungall
11th Feb 2023
5.0
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First time at the salon, fantastic staff made to feel welcome and my cut and colour is perfect just what I wanted.

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Helen Gettenby
10th Feb 2023
5.0
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Visited the salon for the first time today. Great to see Sharee settling into her new work home ? Salon was relaxed and friendly and as always Sharee sorted out my hair and I left feeling fantastic!

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Fantastic experience ?

Andria Stirling
1st Feb 2023
5.0
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This was my second appointment with Sharee (she cut my hair last month) and the first time I've had my hair professionally coloured post pandemic. Sharee is fantastic, she really listens to your needs and wants, and interprets them with creativity, intelligence and sensitivity. I will definitely be coming back and I can't recommend her highly enough. ???

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Love it

Sarah K
27th Jan 2023
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Really great haircut! Went from long boring hair to a new short bob and Corinne did a wonderful job so happy with my new look!

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Time for me

Judie Stewart
26th Jan 2023
Team Member: Colin
5.0

Love my 5 weekly salon experience. My time to unwind. Great salon, super friendly staff and the best hot chocolate!
Always leave feeling better about myself. Thank you Medusa

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Great service

Anne Mcgrath
26th Jan 2023
5.0
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Sheree was a great stylist, asked what I wanted listened and delivered a great haircut lovely friendly manor

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Love my hair again!

Karen Dillon
26th Jan 2023
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Jo made a great job of my hair. It came out shiny, nice and straight and well cut :)

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Gillian Treacy
12th Jan 2023
5.0
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Neva was amazing - speedy and super careful. Beautiful, precise cut and I left feeling much better on a rainy January day!

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Anazing

Shirley Cherrington
29th Dec 2022
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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It was so nice being back with Jo styling my hair. She is absolutely amazing. I can’t thank her enough for my new hair do. Thanks again.

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Great cut

Pauline
21st Dec 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Have been going to medusa for a long time . Marnie has been doing my hair . Always knows what suits me and gives me the best advice on haircare .
Wouldn’t go anywhere else . Love Medusa . Staff are the best

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Tammy
13th Dec 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Marnie has been my hair dresser for the last 3+ years and I trust her immensely for my colour, touch ups and cut and blow dry. Highly recommend.

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I love my haircut

Shona Wright9
30th Nov 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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As always very happy. I love my hair, everybody in the house loves my hair! Couldn't be better.
Thanks Kate.

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Anonymous
25th Nov 2022
5.0

I had sharee, she was absolutely wonderful! I was in for a many a hour and she was lovely the whole time. although I didn't get the initial end result I was after as there was no green she was able to put together two different pinks and I'm in love with it. Thank you!

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Colour me beautiful

Leigh Baird
24th Nov 2022
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Fabulous colour and great service. Love Medusa and their welcoming ethos

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Best hair cut ever!

Ranira Fernandez
16th Nov 2022
5.0
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I got a pixie like hair cut from sheree(she's past time i think at the moment and senior stylist)
I'm so fussy with my hair but she did exactly how i wanted it, I'm so pleased and will continue to see sheree! I feel brilliant now thank you!

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Pin up hairstyle

Ravinder Kumar
14th Nov 2022
Team Member: Jo
4.5
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Thanks jo for my beautiful pin up every complimented it at my sons wedding.

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Fabulous!

Kathleen Mcgovern
9th Oct 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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I enjoy coming to Medusa as it is such a nice welcoming atmosphere and always looked after so well. Marnie has been cutting my hair for years and I really appreciate her advice and love my haircuts. Also love her chats!

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Neva was amazing as always

Alexandra Georgiadi
29th Sep 2022
4.5

Loved my hair. It always looks so fresh and lovely with Nevas hair styling techniques

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Another success!

Lindsey Walker
25th Sep 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Another amazing cut and colour with Corinne! Hair cut is fantastic - she really knows my hair and way to do with it! Colour is amazing!! Again not something I would have ever chosen without her support or indeed the trust I have in that she knows what will work! Loving the raspberry sorbet bits!!!

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Brilliant new cut and excellent advice

Alice Nelson
17th Sep 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Corinne gave me such a lovely new cut and advice on how to grow out my greys… will be back to follow up in that advice v soon! Great to find such a good stylist at last!

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Amazing as always !!!

Laura Cox
10th Sep 2022
Team Member: Connor
5.0
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Neva was stylist and she is amazing knows what I want and always gets it bang on , such a lovely friendly lady ❤️❤️❤️

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Leigh Baird
18th Aug 2022
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Fabulous colour therapist offering great advice and choice. Friendly and efficient thank you

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Fab!

Gill Hume
13th Aug 2022
Team Member: Jo
5.0

Fab! Very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Jo was lovely, taking care to check in with how previous cut and colour had been and consulting with me about what I would like today, and made little tweaks to colour and cut. Thank you!!

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