Medusa Bread Street Hair Salon Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Connor gave me exactly what I asked for and gave me good styling tips for curly hair. Lovely chats at the start but less chat as the cutting started, which was very reassuring.

This was my first visit to Medusa, Bread Street and what a great experience. Symone put me at ease and was absolutely amazing. I had a full head of highlights which exceeded my expectations and my cut is exactly what I wanted. I would recommend anyone to make an appointment with Symone.

I was recommended this salon at the start of the year by a friend and she was not wrong, this place is fantastic. I’ve had three appointments now with Kate, she is absolutely brilliant at doing both cut and colour. Over the years I’ve also visited two of the other, well known, salon chains in Edinburgh (I’ll give you a clue, they both start with C), and been really disappointed with how impersonal the stylist were when delivering any service. When I visit Medusa I actually feel like someone puts a bit of thought into what they are doing. They take a look at the condition of your hair, they look at the texture and they cut a style that will fit into your routine and suit your face shape. They don’t just pick one colour number from a book, pop it on your head and hope for the best. The colour feels tailored to account for your hair natural colour/ previous hair colour that hasn’t grown out yet. Kate is the first hair dresser I’ve had that’s taken the time to explain a bit more about the science of hair- what it needs and why, rather than just tell me how important it is to use a hair mask. I would highly recommend this salon, Kate has left my hair looking and feeling better than it has done in years. You can tell that everyone who works in this salon really cares about their clients. They ask what you want instead of just telling you what they think you need. Overall, if you’re looking for a reputable salon in the Edinburgh area then forget the others and book with Medusa.

Stylist - Simone.
So happy with the outcome, Simone got perfectly what I wanted and it looks great. She was very friendly and professional and I had an enjoyable experience. I will be back - thank you.

Great service, fully recommend

Staff all really good and welcoming. Have seen kate several times now and she is always great and manages to Interpret what you want so well.

Honestly such a nice salon, symone was so kind and chatty, and dedicated to making sure they deliver exactly what the customer wants, will make sure they get it right whatever the case. Can't flaw them. Thanks so much.

My actual haircut was alright, but my stylist (I wasn’t actually told her name so I’ve chosen a random person from the list, sorry if I got the wrong person.) said she would thin it out a little with the thinning scissors. She took so much weight out of my hair that when I put it up it looks horrible now. It’s so thin when before it wasn’t even that thick. Also, I understand that businesses are struggling at the minute, however no one told me over the phone as I booked my appointment, or when I arrived at the salon, about the extra ‘COVID charge’ for the extra 15 minutes the cut would take and PPE (my haircut took the same amount of time as it did pre-COVID). This extra charge was sprung on me last minute as I went to pay, AFTER I’d had my hair cut, so how could I back out? Adding onto this the fact that student discount isn’t being given at the moment, the haircut ended up being so expensive for me when I didn’t expect this. Customers should be well informed of ‘extra charges’ well before the haircut is done so they aren’t surprised and forced to pay more that they can afford.

Love my new cut! Really nice hairdresser too.

It is always a pleasant experience when I come here to get my hair done. Helpful and friendly staff and I leave very happy with my hair looking nice and healthy.

As always 10/10 from Marnie. Great haircut and great company.

Simone did an AMAZING job!! I absolutely love my haircut!! Thank you for all the measures you are taking to keep everyone safe!! Will definitely be back!!

Thank you so much for the best hair cut and colour ever! I’m so happy with it. You totally listened to what I want and I got it! Thank You!

I admit I was nervous sharing a space with other people for the first time since lockdown but oh my goodness, the nerves disappeared as soon as I entered. I sanitised my hands and my temperature was taken. All safety bases were covered from disposable gowns to screens between seats at hair wash area. Thank you, everyone at Medusa for looking out for us all. X

Great experience! Super team, so friendly and thoughtful :) thankyou guys. Will
Definitely be back xxx

Not my usual experience given the current circumstances! Lorraine was lovely and the whole staff cheerful and calm. On what turned out to be the last day of opening. The Medusa experience is always brilliant, and I’m looking forward to when it’s business as usual again.

Wouldn’t go anywhere else, love my hair and Marnie has gone above and beyond to get it how I wanted it. Thank you xx

Being going to bread street salon for years. Never disappointed great people who really professional.

Been going to this salon for 22 years. Highly professional, friendly, treat you like family. Lorraine has been my hairdresser for 10 of these years. She is amazing. Always does a great job. Marnie looked after me when Lorraine was on maternity leave and she also does a great job. Highly recommend?

Welcoming salon. Very happy with cut. The stylist was an excellent listener and took great care over getting the result I wanted.

Fabulous service as always! Kate is a fantastic hair dresser who always knows exactly what I want and gets it right everytime!!

Kate has been doing my hair for years and honestly she is amazing. I love watching her work her magic. She is fantastic at what she does and I can't recommend her enough.

Nice visit to Medusa, very friendly and chilled.

Marnie is always fantastic. Top class

Sarah is equally as great at a cut as she is colour . I’m always very happy when I leave the salon and it’s a very relaxing few hours

Had my shellac nails done in the salon by Ingrid. They are amazing! She is the queen of nails ??❤️ Great price as well.

As always, my experience and the result I got were very good.

The most enjoyable and relaxing hair cut I've ever had. Enjoyed the head massage during hair wash. Kate was lovely and my hair feels amazing.

Just W.O.W. I challenged Kate for new colouring which was in line with hot for 2020 and she absolutely pulled it out the bag. Amazing warm colours, my hair is vibrant, colourful and i look amazing. Had so many +ve comments. I used to hate being a red head as felt colours limited but Kate has shown me that there is loads you can do. Love it! Plus the cut with a concave layer was top notch too.

A lovely relaxing time..while having my hair cut & a chat

This was my first visit to Medusa. I found all the staff very warm, polite and helpful. The salon has a pleasant relaxing atmosphere. I was absolutely delighted with the result of my hair treatment. Marnie is a lovely person and an asset to the salon.

I’m very pleased with my haircut and colour.
Connor was very professional, attentive and did exactly what I wanted.
I will be back soon :)

Connor was lovely and took time to understand what I wanted. I left feeling happy that I got the cut I wanted!

Connor was so friendly and made me feel at ease when trying something a bit different with my hair which I was really nervous about! Always offering refreshments and making sure at every step I was happy! Also did an amazing job with my damaged hair and has made the condition and colour feel and look great!

I love my hair. Sarah gave me confidence to dye it pink rather than my usual bleached blonde.

I always love my cut and style from Jo. She understands what I’m looking for and I’m never disappointed with the finish. Would definitely recommend.

Just the best hairdresser!

Had a fantastic experience today at the salon, Sarah was very welcoming and chatty which is great. All the members of staff I interacted with were amazing. Will definitely be back

As always i have had another amazing haircut/hightlights . Pampered

As always brilliant service, lovely atmosphere, relaxing and a perfect cut, colour and bouncy blow dry. I love the experience at Medusa and the products really make a difference for my difficult hair. Kate is such a pro, she does exactly what I ask for and goes above and beyond to make sure my hair looks it's best (better than ever) and to give me tips for care and styling between appointments.

Very enjoyable experience... immensely happy with my hair.. thank you... I will be back!

Kate always does such an amazing job, I always leave feeling 100% satisfied!

Delighted once again with my hair cut. Jo always listens to my wishes and adds her own to give what I ask for, I will not be going elsewhere now as I’m fully settled and trust jo with my hair.

In delighted with my hair. I said what I wanted and kate listened. Then she gave me her opinion. The result is a very happy customer. Thank you Kate.

Great haircut and lovely staff. Very friendly and never been disappointed been & returning customer for 15 years plus.

I recently went in for a big style change and the cut was (as ever) perfect, exactly what I was looking for with the style expertly tailored for my hair type.

Every time I book an appointment with Kirsty, I know I will be getting out the salon happier than ever and with amazing results! She managed to correct my color 6 months ago and I couldn’t ask for a better result. 100% happy and satisfied and definitely recommend!

Great haircut as always.

Kate always does a great job and the salon is easy to deal with, all staff are friendly and want to help.

Excellent service as usual. Kirsty is fantastic!!!! A big thank you!!!

Ingrid did a great job on my nails. Will definitely be going back.