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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Excellent Service

Rhoda Mac
9th Aug 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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As always todays trip to the salon was just lovely. Marinie is outstanding and professional in every way. The coordination of every step of getting my hair coloured, washed, treatments etc is seemless. All staff are so lovely and what I love most of all is that it’s so clear you are a TEAM who have the best interests of your clients at heart. I honestly hate getting my hair cut etc, but can honestly say I now look forward to it! Well done to all of you at Medusa

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Cut and blow dry

Angela Hepburn
8th Aug 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Usual excellent service from Marnie

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New colour and shape

Lili Sandelin
6th Aug 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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I love my new hair! We discussed how I wanted to grow my grey hair out and Corinne created an amazing new colour and shape to revitalise my curly long bob. So happy and getting lots of compliments!

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Fantastic!

Lynne Pratt
30th Jul 2022
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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As ever I left looking great - well my hair was looking great anyway! I have very thick hair which Colin cuts and colours so it lasts a good while. The night before my appointment a friend was saying how good the cut was and where’d I get it done. I was between hairdressers for a couple of years and I am so glad to have fetched up here.

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Excellent experience

Isobel Gilmour
11th Jul 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Have just recovered from Covid & feeling exhausted. Corinne pampered me as usual & made me feel great.

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Colour and Cut with Corinne

Lindsey Walker
8th Jul 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Fantastic colour today - really trust Corinne to give excellent colour to give hair cut an edge and make it a bit different! Haircut amazing as always!! Have had comments from strangers asking about my hair and where it was done on way home! Thanks Corinne!!

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Jacqui Canale
7th Jul 2022
Team Member: Jo
5.0

My favorite stylist and I always leave the salon feeling like I’ve had a makeover

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Fab Hsircut

Shona Wright
29th Jun 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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A wonderful haircut as usual. I love my under cut. Jenna was really friendly washing my hair. And Kate was gives a an amazing cut. Thank you

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Transformation

Dianne Tullis
27th Jun 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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After a challenging work week where hair care was largely set aside, I turned up at Medusa, Bread Street salon looking like Wurzell Gummage’s (Google it, youngsters ?) more neglected sister. The wonderfully talented Kate worked her magic and I left 45 minutes later in a scented cloud of soft, golden waves and a large dose of self confidence. Drop in for a quick toner and blow dry. Less than an hour to reach hair perfection. I’ll be back for more of this - for sure!

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Thank you!

Lilli Henderson
26th Jun 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Corinne is amazing and so so lovely - taught me how to look after my hair and the aftercare! Will definitely be coming back again

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Hair looking great

Alexandra
23rd Jun 2022
4.5

Niva did a great job with my hair. Her hands were also so gentle with my scalp that it didn't hurt at all during the whole process. My hair also looked amazing afterwards.

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Best short haircut in Edinburgh

Kay Hyde
19th May 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Im thrilled with my new short haircut by Corinne. She listened carefully to what I asked for and took such great care in cutting my straight hair. Corinne is highly skilled and creative and gave me the best haircut I’ve had in many years. I wouldn’t go anywhere else or to anyone else in Edinburgh. Absolutely brilliant cutter and a pleasure to watch her at work. Corinne made me look and feel fantastic. Thank you so much.

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Corrine worked colour magic

Miss Stephanie Kirkham
18th May 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Corrine gave me a full head of highlights, a tone and root smudge and it looks amazing! She worked absolute magic and was so lovely and friendly. Felt truly pampered and will be back!

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Great Service

Paulina
30th Apr 2022
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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I loved how honest Jo was about my expectations vs reality of what was achievable. She listened and made suggestions that would suit my her best, which results in a great haircut!

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Brilliant as always

Maggie Cornwall
24th Apr 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0

Kate is a font of hair knowledge.
Thank you as always xx

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Best colour I've had in a long time

Anna Culbert
13th Apr 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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I'm honestly so happy with my colour done by Marnie last Friday. I had asked for a full head ash blonde highlights which can be tricky to get the right shade but she got exactly the colour in the picture I had brought and I'm so happy with the result. Thanks so much! ❤️?

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Neva is a superstar!

Nicola Shields
7th Apr 2022
5.0
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Neva is a superstar! Excellent cut, incredible blow dry and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend.

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Hair cut and colour today from Kate

Anonymous
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0

Delighted with my cut and colour today from Kate. A real transformation from what I looked like earlier.

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Happy hsircut

Nyree Fawcett
25th Mar 2022
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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I have been a client of Colin’s for many years. His business has evolved and expanded greatly but nothing has changed with regard to the quality of his cut, colour, ethos and vibe in the salon. After my cut Colin took time to cut my 2 year olds hair, her first cut. She was unsure but Colin was great with her putting her at ease, making her smile and doing a great job despite the fidgeting.
As always I highly recommended Colin and his team.

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Friendly salon, lovely cut.

Abi Hall
4th Mar 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Everybody in the salon was friendly and professional. Marnie gave me a great cut - exactly what I asked for. Positive experience.

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Amazing hair with excellent service

Nicolette Legendre
22nd Feb 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Kate did an incredible job with my hair. She talked me through what she recommended and helped me pick a colour that would suit me. She was really understanding when my baby was unsettled and made me feel comfortable. I left the salon with amazing hair and I will definitely be returning very soon.

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Last minute emergency hair up!!

Laura Monaghan
19th Feb 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Absolutely fantastic! I had a very very last minute wedding upgrade to full day and chanced my arm for a nearby salon to get my hair done. Was a very lucky girl and got an apppointment due to a cancellation. My hair was
Beautifully done. Corinne listened to what I thought and advised what would suit. An hour later I was off to the wedding. My hair was fabulous and stayed in allllll day despite the copious amounts of fizz and dancing! Considering I had never stepped foot in the salon before, Corinne expertly sorted out my mop so I was belle of the ball.

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Amazing!

Helen Vincent
14th Feb 2022
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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First of all, the staff is really nice and welcoming. They also accepted to help me with making a hair donation. I didn't know what kind of style I wanted and just gave a general direction. After that, Marnie explained what she could do and the result is above all my expectations. I really love it! Thank you Marnie!

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Grear

Emma Sibbett
31st Jan 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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First visit and Got my roots sorted , a toner and a cut. Kate did a lovely job. The colour didn’t take in one area and she fixed it and ensured I was happy with it before I left. Kate was really friendly and professional. Will definitely be back.

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Always a good cut

Claire Bennett
28th Jan 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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A wonderfully relaxing experience and a great stylish cut, always a friendly face. Thanks!

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always amazing

Cliona Mccabe
27th Jan 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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I have been going to kate for almost 4 years and she never disappoints. I always leave feeling a million times better than when i went in and have never had such a good experience in a salon

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Great cut with Kate again

Sarah Anderson
27th Jan 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Kate knows what to do with my coarse wavy hair to make it manageable while having some kind of shape. She’s a really precise cutter and works with the wave, meaning a can just wash and go at home. Friendly, low-stress salon. No pressure to buy products, get a blow dry etc

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Lovely experience!

Tania Noel
20th Jan 2022
5.0
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If you're looking for a good place to get your hair done in Edinburgh, Medusa is the place to go! The staff are so friendly and they did my hair so well! Turned me from a 7 to a solid 10 in 40 mins

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Boost of confidence!

Shannon Law
17th Jan 2022
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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As per each time Corinne slayed! she definitely knows my hair better than I do. left looking and feeling amazing. Thank you ?

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hey Shannon!! thank you so much for such a lovely review. As always it was a pleasure.

Fabulous Marnie and Kate

Kathleen Mcgovern
5th Jan 2022
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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I have enjoyed getting my hair cut for a number of years at Bread Street. Marnie usually cuts my hair and occasionally Kate. Both are fabulous and I really appreciate their professional advice and patience - absoutely love my hair cuts! Everyone is really friendly too.
I heard that Medusa gave everyone more time off over the festive break - very impressed that the hardworking staff were appreciated by the owners and had were given a well earned break. I'm now even more likely to keep going back! Hope this continues every year and other organisations also do this. All the very best for 2022 and hope it is a better year for you all. X

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Great Service!

Rhoda MacDougall
24th Dec 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Marnie came highly recommended and did not disappoint! Wonderful service getting a last min appointment on Christmas Eve and experience in salon was superb!

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If you haven't been to Medusa yet, why not?

Sally Kerr
23rd Dec 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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Colin is a brilliant colourist and hair designer. My hair is part of my personality and I love how he makes it look!
From start to finish your salon visit delivers first rate customer service, and you feel cared for, safe and special in the salon

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Fabulous

Mrs Lorna Purcell
18th Dec 2021
5.0
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Great experience, lovely helpful staff

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Outstanding hairdresser

Tammy King
14th Dec 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Marnie is the best. I have trusted her for years. She's great with wavy curly hair and makes me feel right at home.

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Amazing as always

Charlotte Davey
2nd Dec 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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I always have a lovely time with Kate and the results are consistently excellent

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Lovely staff!

Anonymous
1st Dec 2021
5.0

Efficient and relaxing. Thank you for the lovely haircut and advice.

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Fab Hsircut

Shona Wright
22nd Nov 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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I love my haircut. Marnie was lovely are really listened to what I wanted. She was chatty and the whole experience was super. I'm really happy.

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Great appointment !

Meghan Feld
20th Nov 2021
5.0

Great appointment ! So happy with my hair, I'll definitely be back!! Thank you

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Excellent

Jude Thomson
13th Nov 2021
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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My hair was not as I wanted from my last hair cut/colour (at a different salon). I was so unhappy with it, but Jo has made me feel great again about my hair. Thank you Jo!
**1 star off for atmosphere as November is too soon for Christmas music….!

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Debbie Cormack
9th Nov 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Another fantastic trip to the salon. Always made welcomed and at ease.
Kate worked wonders on my hair which was looking tired n limp. Left feeling fresh n fantastic. Thank you Kate

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Lovely cut & colour, and lovely chat!

Vanessa Fisher
6th Nov 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0

This was my first visit to Medusa and it didn’t disappoint. I had a poor experience at a different (unconnected) salon and Kate put me at ease and made lots of great suggestions. I love the colour, the cut is exactly what I asked for and I really enjoyed my proper cappuccino!

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Amazing experience!

Shannon Law
28th Oct 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Corinne is such a lovely person with amazing talent, asked her to do what she wanted with the colour turquoise and whatever cut she wanted and I was not disappointed! I feel so confident because of her and can’t wait for my next appointment!

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Friendly and talented

Sarah Lewis
22nd Oct 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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First time getting my hair cut with Kate. She made me feel at ease and she knew what would work with my hair. I came out feeling great as the cut was exactly what I wanted.

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fabulous

Nicola
21st Oct 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0

My daughter had a great cut from Corinne - thanks!

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hi Nicola, i'm really pleased she was so happy.

Great friendly service

Elyssa Kalin
16th Oct 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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Very happy with my service at medusa! I love my new haircut and my stylist was friendly and helped explain useful products and styling

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Thank you so much for a lovely review. It wa a pleasure.

Good advice and cut

Ali Watt
14th Oct 2021
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Sought advice from Jo , which she duly gave and gave a great cut.

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loved it

Raquel Garnelo Nicolas
14th Oct 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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i am so happy with the result. i had a nice chat with the stylist about my hair health concerns and she was very helpful. i am looking forward to my next cut!

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Brilliant

Letty Bros
12th Oct 2021
Team Member: Corinne
5.0
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1st Time @Medusa and Corinne made me feel so welcomed, plus she’s excellent at what she does. She explained everything and listened to what I wanted. I love my haircut and I’m looking forward to our next appointment :)

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New do

Alex Costello
9th Oct 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Tried new colours today and the result was great as always. I’ve never had a bad result from this salon

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Styled and cut

June Love
8th Oct 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0

Very friendly and efficient

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