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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Amazing salon

Charlotte Mackenzie
22nd Apr 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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Perfect experience, wouldn’t fault a thing. Staff were friendly.

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Thanks for your review Charlotte, Colin and the bread st team hope to see you soon.

Highlights and Bangs

Cliona Mccabe
22nd Apr 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Had an amazing experience and have never loved a hair colour or a hair cut more. Thank you so much Kate!

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Your most welcome!

Fab

Carole Mcivor
20th Apr 2021
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Jo looked after me from the minute I arrived, I was fairly anxious as going from long hair to short, however Jo reassured me and asked lots of questions so I was out at ease. I’m delighted with the result and have already rebooked.

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Thanks for your lovely review Carloe, Jo and the team will look forward tou your next visit.

Lockdown hair

Lynne Cumming
20th Apr 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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It's about 6 months since my last visit so there was plenty of hair to play with. Colin asked what I was after and as usual I left it up to him because I totally trust he will only do what suits me!! The salon was clean and socially distance adhered to. I sanitised my hands with sanitizer provided and left my contact details. Screens were in place between wash basins and my hair was quickly swept up. I felt very safe x

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Thank you lynne, always a pleasure to have you in Bread st.

Amazing

Molly Pack
19th Apr 2021
5.0
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My stylist was Connor and he has made me feel unbelievably good about myself. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted and he has given me a cut that I am in love with.

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Hello Molly, we are delighted your happy with your haircut. connor and the team hope to see you back in the salon soon.

Always good

Sarah Mosley
16th Apr 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Went in today for a long overdue colour and Kate did her usual fantastic job even with the added difficulty of self applied box dye needing fixed too. The staff and experience are always lovely and I cannot recommend enough!

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Good afternoon Sarah, thanks for taking the time to leave us your lovely review. We are delighted your happy with the service and your hair too..
see you soon

Thank you!

Jacqueline
16th Apr 2021
5.0

Delighted with my cut and colour advice, and with Connor's no-judgement policy on my lockdown attempts at fringe trimming. So glad you're back!

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hello Jacqueline
Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your salon visit!
We are glad to be back doing what we do best!
See you soon

Excellent hair cut

Anita Deppe
15th Apr 2021
Team Member: Jo
4.5
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Jo listened and implemented, great service!

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Thank you Anita

Excellent salon

Anna-Marie Easson
15th Apr 2021
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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It was great to be back at the salon. I fancied a change of colour and Kate was excellent at listening and I am so pleased with the change. Nothing was too much and she made sure I was happy with everything. It was very relaxed, even under current climate, and I am very happy with result.

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hi wow always good to have a hair colour change and kate was happy to oblige, we are happy you like the new colour.
Thanks for leaving your nice review.
Medusa bread street team

Cut and colour

Leigh Baird
8th Apr 2021
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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I was so excited to be back in the salon today and never disappointed with my visits. Staff all very welcoming and friendly and as usual Colin cut and coloured my hair amazingly. Fabulous service.

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Glad you enjoyed your visit Leigh x

Excellent First Visit

Sophie W
8th Apr 2021
5.0

First time visiting the salon today with a cut from Connor. Excellent service and Connor was so lovely and friendly, and even offered to finish with curling which made it extra special! Thanks

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We are happy you enjoyed your visit to our salon, we hope to see you again! X

Wonderful first hair appointment after lockdown

Yvonne Lyle
7th Apr 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Really delighted to have been contacted by the salon and offered an early appointment slot. As ever, a fantastic service, Marnie really listens and cuts and colours my hair brilliantly, I would not go anywhere else! I had a lovely experience, with a lovely head massage from the staff member who washed my hair.

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Great! X

Excellent service

Ana Cançado
7th Apr 2021
5.0
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I could tell the salon was busy and fully booked with customers but Connor did not keep me waiting at all and made me feel relaxed and welcome. I'm extremely pleased with my haircut Connor delivered exactly what I wanted. I will certainly be back again.

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We are happy you enjoyed your visit to our salon

Thank You!

Catty
6th Apr 2021
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Fab to have you back.. love my hair as always. Just what I asked for. Thank You.❤️

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Your welcome ?

Scared

Debbie Cormack
22nd Dec 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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I was scared to try a new stylist but I needn't have worried as Marie was as every bit as nice and capable of creating a masterpiece with my hair.

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hi Debbie,

It can always be daunting changing salons or stylist but our team are trained to the highest of standards so you'll always be in good hands.

Glad you love your hair, look forward to welcoming you back to Medusa Bread Street soon.

Colin
Medusa, Edinburgh

Fab As Always

Maggie Cornwall
22nd Dec 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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The world might be going to hell on a handcart but I have gorgeous hair!! ?

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Maggie, regardless of what is going on in the world, your hair looks incredible.

We love seeing you here, catch up soon.

Colin, Medusa Bread Street, Edinburgh

Lovely visit

Kate Beveridge
19th Dec 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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All the staff are very nice and I always leave pleased ?

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hi Kate,

So glad to read that you always leave pleased. I'll pass on your comments to the team. Thanks for such a lovely review.

Colin,
Medusa Bread Street, Edinburgh.

Amazing salon for my big change

Alessandra Talloru
13th Dec 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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I went to Medusa looking for a big change: I had very long hair and wanted to cut a significant part.
I am completely satisfied, thanks Marnie and everyone at Medusa for your excellent service.

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Hi Alessandra, love that you trusted us to make such a massive change to your style & we love even more that you're happy with it.

I'll pass on your kind words to Marnie and the team.

Thanks again for your review.

Colin,
Medusa Bread Street, Edinburgh

Excellent as usual!

Audrey Mcallister
12th Dec 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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Delighted with result!

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Great. Merry Christmas

Cut and balayage

Yasmin Church
10th Dec 2020
5.0
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Symone was amazing, love love love my hair ☺️

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Thank you

Glowing colours for Christmas

Sally Kerr
10th Dec 2020
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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Christmas come early! Gorgeous colour and wonderful cut! I'm ready for my (Zoom) closeup ( and virtual parties!)

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Merry Christmas sally

Fabulous

Debbie Kasmi
5th Dec 2020
5.0
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The hair stylist I had was superb, I couldn't of faulted to be honest. From the advice I was given to up keep and condition my hair, from the consultation I really appreciate the honesty in not dying my hair and shows that you really take care in the work you do. From the other staff welcoming me at the door and providing water with friendly atmosphere. I overall had a good experience and loved the outcome of my hair. I feel so much better with the treatment I had and the style is beautiful. Thank you ??

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Great cut, professional and friendly!

Laura Greene
5th Dec 2020
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Jo is fab. Chipper disposition and good banter despite dire weather and all our COVID worries. She even saw me again and happily adjusted a cut I wasn’t quite happy with. Thank you!

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Thank you.
Have a lovey Christmas

My New Hair by Connor

Shona Wright
4th Dec 2020
5.0
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I'm thrilled with my hair. Connor's made a super job and gave me a great graduated Bob. Everyone has given it a big thumbs up. I've already booked my next appointment. Thanks Connor.

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Great, we look forward to seeing you again! X

Gorgeous curly hair cut

Emma
15th Nov 2020
Team Member: Jo
4.5

My first hair cut in a long time and Jo did an amazing job - probably the best hair cut I’ve ever had! She understood exactly what I was after and gave lots of tips on how to treat my curly hair. Will be back soon :)

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Thank you for your lovely review x

Cut & blow dry

Robyn Gilchrist
14th Nov 2020
Team Member: Colin
4.5
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A lovely haircut & a friendly stylist. I have re-booked for my next haircut as it was such a good experience.

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Amazing as always!!

Laura Cox
10th Nov 2020
5.0
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Connor done an amazing job with my colour and cut knows exactly how I like it and never fails to amaze me how good a job he does and so friendly and amazing atmosphere each time
You should be very proud of the work u do!!

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Post lockdown hair appointment

Lynne Pratt
5th Nov 2020
Team Member: Colin
5.0

This was my first visit and the salon was recommended by a friend. I have booked my next appointment. I was really pleased with colour and cut.

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Connor

Laela Coutts
27th Oct 2020
5.0

Amazing service from start to finish. Connor is an absolute delight ?

His name isn’t on the drop down menu though.

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Great experience

Louise Duthie
27th Oct 2020
5.0
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Connor was a fantastic stylist to have. He carefully helped me decide the best colour and cut. The experience was made all the more enjoyable with his chat! All other staff were lovely and booking was easy. I’ll be recommending Medusa for sure ?

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Thank you, we will look forward to seeing you in the salon again

Amazing

Marianne Mcivor-Wallace
23rd Oct 2020
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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I actually had Symone but her name wasn’t on the list. Had a great experience at Medusa, loved the treatment and cut. My hair feels great. All the COVID precautions were great. Really good service.

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Thank you

Amazing!!

Katie Smith
22nd Oct 2020
5.0
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Symone did such an amazing job and really made an effort to understand exactly what I wanted. I asked for a natural copper balayage and it came out even better than I could've imagined!! I'm so happy with the service and I'll definitely be coming back :)

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Get exactly the cut You want

Tanya Inglis
22nd Oct 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Brilliant cut, every aspect of my cut is precision and I love it. I’m fussy so Kate keeps asking questions as she’s cutting my hair - which I love. Always delighted. Can’t recommend Kate and indeed Medusa highly enough.

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Amazing ❤️

Claire Soulsby
20th Oct 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Came in to get my hair done by Kate, gave little help as I’m useless with it but Kate managed to just somehow know what I wanted!! I love it!! Will be back soon to maintain!

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We are pleased your happy x

First haircut in a salon in years!!

Rosie Patience
20th Oct 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Kate was so lovely and helpful during my entire visit. She talked me through everything she was doing to make sure I was happy and spent time showing me how to style my new fringe which I am so grateful for! I didn’t catch the name of the girl who greeted me and washed my hair but she was so lovely and chatty and her head massage was 10/10! To top it off, they are currently running a 50% discount for individuals working in hospitality which is such a lovely thing to do, greatly appreciated! I would not hesitate to return to Medusa as I felt so comfortable there. Thank you!

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Thank you for your kind words. We ate always happy to help x

Amazing cut!

Monica Alsina
19th Oct 2020
5.0
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I am really happy with my hair cut! The stylist was really nice and I enjoyed chatting with her, I will definitely recommend medusa to my friends and go back once I need my hair done again!

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Thanks! We look forward to your return x

Fantastic experience

Ann Gilroyd
15th Oct 2020
Team Member: Jo
5.0

Great set up, super stylist, fantastic experience

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Thank you

Amazing

Magdalena Kamińska
9th Oct 2020
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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Simone - she was so nice and focused on helping me with my hair, i will come back to her. An easy chat and very cheerful and skilled person. She did magic to my hair i cant stop looking and touching it!

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Great, we are happy that you love your hair!

Medusa

Christine Clark
8th Oct 2020
Team Member: Colin
5.0
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Excellent

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Thank you

First class

Lorna Bateman
8th Oct 2020
Team Member: Colin
5.0

Wonderful as ever. 20+ years and Colin and the team never fail to deliver.

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Thank you Lorna x

Medusa review

Sheena Mcphie
7th Oct 2020
Team Member: Kate
4.5
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Excellent service from Kate and the Medusa staff

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Hairdressing experience

Sheena MacPhie
7th Oct 2020
Team Member: Kate
4.5

As usual, Kate listened and advised on new style. Yesterday I went shorter and I was delighted with it. Excellent cutter and lovely personality

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Best hairdresser /hairdressers in edinburgh

Pauline Pratt
5th Oct 2020
Team Member: Marnie
5.0
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So happy with hair . Marnie is the best . A whole year since I was last in for a haircut still kept its shape . Been going to medusa for years now . The best

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Thank you x

Fantastic

Susan Muller
30th Sep 2020
5.0
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Had a visit to graduate stylist Eilidh Dewar who made a fantastic job doing my highlights. Looking forward to my next visit

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Thank you x

Amazing autumn colour

Laura Mackay
29th Sep 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Lovely autumn colour refresh.

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Great we are happy your happy x

Amazing

Sarah Mcgee
17th Sep 2020
5.0
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Connor is an amazing stylist. Really understood what I wanted and my gairsnever looked so good. Very very happy ?

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We are happy that your happy. Look forward to seeing you in the salon again x

THE NEW ME

Debbie Cormack
12th Sep 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Excellent service as always, Kate certainly knows what my hair needs. Kate always makes me feel welcome and each time I visit the salon my hair comes out amazing.

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Thank you
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A new regular

Cailin
11th Sep 2020
Team Member: Colin
5.0

I had highlights and a cut done with Simone today, I’m beyond happy! I feel like a different person and will definitely be back! She was so lovely to talk.
All staff worse masks (correctly) and there were ladies cleaning down all surfaces constantly. I felt safe getting my hair done here

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Response from Medusa Bread St

Thank you for your lovely review.. we aim to please all our clients even in this strange times. We hope to see you in the salon again x

Excellent

Tricia Willder
10th Sep 2020
Team Member: Kate
5.0
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Great service on my first visit to this salon.
Kate quickly got the measure of my hair type and am really pleased with my style .

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Great experience!

Helene Vincent
3rd Sep 2020
5.0
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The hairdresser who took care of me was great and friendly. She advised a hair cut and style according to my requirements and took care of my hair in the best way possible. I will definitely come back in the salon!

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