Medusa Hair Salon Stockbridge, Edinburgh

31 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH4 1HX

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 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 19:00
Sunday Closed

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Great hairdresser

Katharine Noble
6th Sep 2019
4.5
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It was my first time at Medusa and Kat was great. She really took time to listen to what I wanted and discuss options. She did a fantastic colour and cut. I will definitely be back

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Fabulous

Jenny S
5th Sep 2019
5.0
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So pleased with silky, shiny new hair! Thanks to the lovely Kat.
I’ll be back soon.

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Colour and Blow Dry

Fiona Mcmanus
4th Sep 2019
5.0
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Lovely Salon. Very welcoming. Had my hair coloured by Kat and blow dried by Victoria. Very pleased with end result. Victoria gave me one of the best blow drys I have ever had.

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Pleasant experience, expert cut

Catherine Dignan
29th Aug 2019
5.0
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The most important skill apart from cutting expertise is listening to the customer who knows her hair better than anyone. Combine this with the skill of the hairdresser who understands and is trained to know what is possible and how to achieve it is a winning formula every time and will guarantee a return visit, if that is the aim of the salon.

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Best haircut ever

Anthea Short
28th Aug 2019
5.0
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Having been to same hairdresser for 10 years, circumstances forced a change. Peter at Medusa’s in Stockbridge is simply brilliant with both cut and colour. Third visit & won’t be going anywhere else. One very happy lady!

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Always leave feeling revitalised!

Katrina Macpherson
23rd Aug 2019
5.0
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Another great haircut by Nicola. Thanks so much! Always a great experience!

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The best colourist in U.K.

Ruth Smith
17th Aug 2019
5.0
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As usual a brilliant cut to show a superb range of colours, my once a month treat!

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Happy haven

Alison Milton
16th Aug 2019
5.0
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As always a very relaxing & friendly atmosphere. I’m not local but enjoy a visit fir a blow dry whenever I’m in town. I’m treated like a regular every time

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Wonderful experience

Tracey Hunter
16th Aug 2019
5.0
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Peter is the best hairdresser in the uk in my opinion, absolutely love my hair! Definitely recommend

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Rachel Macdonald
15th Aug 2019
5.0
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Love my hair, as always-thanks Peter!

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Another great cut and colour

Lesley Scriven
15th Aug 2019
5.0
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Another five star experience. Kat always listens to what I want, and makes sure I leave the salon feeling happy and with my hair looking great.

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Great cut. Lovely condition.

Zofia Zyborska
14th Aug 2019
4.5
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I’m really happy with the cut, condition and helpful tips from Nicola. Thank you.

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Perfect

Jan Fraser
13th Aug 2019
4.5
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Professional and good result as always

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Medusa Stockbridge

Anonymous
10th Aug 2019
5.0

Love getting my hair done by Kat. She always does an excellent job of both colour and cut!

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Tiptop do

Anonymous
10th Aug 2019
5.0

Perfect as always. Thank you Cat

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Great haircut!

Jalena Vuksanovic
10th Aug 2019
5.0
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Lauryn did exactly what I asked and I left with a great haircut. Thanks for a lovely experience. I will definitely be back.

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Great first visit!

Shelley Hassan
9th Aug 2019
5.0
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I had a great first visit to the salon today. Kat was fab, listened to what I wanted to do then she explained how she would cut my hair to achieve that. Lovely salon, very friendly staff. Very happy with my cut!

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5 star every time

Leah Ronnie
9th Aug 2019
5.0
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I wouldn’t go anywhere else to get my hair done. The team are fab. Friendly and welcoming, it’s a happy and relaxed atmosphere. Peter always listens and has such a talent when it comes to knowing what works. I can’t recommend him and the salon enough.

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Colour and cut.

Aileen Morrin
8th Aug 2019
5.0
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Everyone was really professional and l enjoyed my experience at the salon and l loved my iced coffee.Thank you.Aileen

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Great hair

Sheena Warr
7th Aug 2019
5.0
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Great hair after being with Peter for the morning! Good to be back after 8 weeks in the wilds of Dorset!

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Cut and blow dry

Bethany
6th Aug 2019
5.0
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Nicola was very friendly and I love the haircut she gave me. Would go back!

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Great haircut!

Claire Mellor-Clark
4th Aug 2019
5.0
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First time at Medusa and Nicola was very fantastic, very friendly and very professional. She did a great job of cutting and blow drying my hair, I felt very glam and ready for the wedding I was going to. The salon had a lovely atmosphere and I would highly recommend Nicola who clearly loves making people feel and look great.

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Great haircut

Jane Mcleod
4th Aug 2019
5.0
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I went in with a vague idea of what I wanted and my hairdresser Lauryn had some really good suggestions to narrow it down. I love my new bob!

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Excellent experience

Gillian Mccorkell
2nd Aug 2019
5.0
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Excellent personal service. Cat was excellent. Definitely be back.

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Brilliant experience

Rhona Matheson
1st Aug 2019
5.0
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Visited Medusa to rectify a colour issue and refresh my cut. Really delighted with the results and the experience I got from Kat. Clear information, good recommendations and listened to what I wanted. Look forward to going back.

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Fiona Ogilvie
1st Aug 2019
5.0

Fantastic hairdresser and salon

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Colour touch and blow dry

Maria Cimmino
31st Jul 2019
5.0
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Had a session with kat today and she is brilliant, i have a sensitive scalp and unruly long hair and she was very attentive and made sure i got what i wanted. Its only my second time with her but I ll defenately go back to her next time

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Delighted

Adrienne
29th Jul 2019
4.5
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Lauryn provided excellent service, and is clearly passionate about what she does. Couldn't be happier with the results.

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Hair up

Karissa
28th Jul 2019
5.0
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Highly recommend Nicola! She was lovely and relaxed. She helped me find the ideal style and she executed it perfectly - I loved it. (Got lots of compliments too). Thank you!

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Fantastic

Valerie Osborne
25th Jul 2019
5.0
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Always come out feeling younger once Cat has got hold of my hair!

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Sally Counsell
24th Jul 2019
5.0
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This was my first visit and I loved it! Nicola did a brilliant cut and she advised me about my colour.

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Sharon Mccallum
20th Jul 2019
5.0
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As always Peter cut my hair to perfection, and all the staff in the salon where amazing, would recommend anyone to visit the salon, you will be back time and time again. Thankyou Peter Sharon xx

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Great little salon

Ellen Taylor
19th Jul 2019
5.0
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Nice, calm little salon with helpful staff.

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Brilliant, as always!

Jayne Crawford
18th Jul 2019
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Peter for just over 18months. Always so happy with my hair, the colour and condition has dramatically improved. Peter is a true professional and master of his craft. would highly recommend to anyone.

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This hairdresser is the best

Ruth Smith
15th Jul 2019
5.0
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The staff here take take to listen to what you want and will spend time showing you the latest styles and colours. I’m never disappointed.

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Great experience

Rebecca James
13th Jul 2019
5.0
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Really friendly and welcoming staff, and super happy with my hair! Thank you Lauryn.

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Colour and cut

Jennifer Murchison
13th Jul 2019
5.0

Really love the end result!

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Poor value

Anonymous
11th Jul 2019
3.0

Friendly staff but paid £33 for hair wash and cut which lasted 16mins. Poor value.

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Kelly Smith
11th Jul 2019
5.0
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I thought this was a fab salon lauryn my stylist done a lovely set of high lights and my cut was fab too will defo recommend her ?

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Not very impressed unfortunately

Leanne Smith
9th Jul 2019
2.5
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I have visited all Medusa salons and went to Raeburn salon for second visit. I mentioned in my email I wanted to discuss colouring as-well. I met with ***** and should point out i had lovely very long healthy hair and was after a trim and style. Felt ***** was not really asking what I wanted or offering any professional input and then things got weird... she measured my hair against the back of the chair and we agreed the new length she then made me stand up to cut my hair!!?? Never had to do that before but I foolishly trusted her. Anyway i tried to ask questions and make sure she knew what I wanted- sadly her disinterest was obvious and I didn't even bring up colouring with her. I understand she may have been having a bad day but i am now left with a haircut that is shorter than requested and I can't complain as you can only cut it shorter, which I don't want. She has cut the lengths at the back shorter than the front so my hair sits weird and looks horrendous tied back. I appreciate my hair was cut 4 weeks ago bit I am still unhappy and have to speak out as I don't want someone else leaving the salon feeling like I felt and still feel about my horrible hair cut. I am concerned that you employ a hairdresser who can't even simply trim long hair to 1 length and as a result i wont be back and live locally so have also warned others....

I will end on a positive note that she did give me my 30% discount for my second visit but only after I had to insist.Apparently the discount only applies if you use the same hairdresser not the salon.

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Medusa Salon

Patrick Gessner
7th Jul 2019
5.0
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"L" was excellent. She was very attentive and listened to my questions. She did an excellent job with my hair as i was transitioning from very long hair to very short. I wanted to donate my hair to a charity to use for wigs for cancer oatients. She knew exactly what to do to prepare it for shipment. I was really appreciative of her help.

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Amazing!

Susan Edwards
7th Jul 2019
5.0
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Had a bit of a revamp by the fabulous Peter! 2 minutes after leaving the salon, I was stopped on street by a woman exclaiming “Wow! I love your hair”...says it all.

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Love the results

Anonymous
6th Jul 2019
5.0

Fantastic service love the hair and prosecco! definitely recommend

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Best Hair Salon in Edinburgh!!

Rebecca Richmond
3rd Jul 2019
5.0
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I’ve been going here since it opened and always have Peter because I’ve gone to him for years and love him, but he was away and so Nicola stepped in. I adore my hair!! Everything about it is fantastic, super chuffed with yet another amazing experience at Medusa Stockbridge. Thanks guys, you all rock!!

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10/10

Beth
29th Jun 2019
5.0
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Nicola is incredibly talented for colour, cut, and style!

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Brilliant salon

Anonymous
28th Jun 2019
5.0

Excellent! Love the cut and lovely stylist

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Brilliant

Sarah Fraser
28th Jun 2019
5.0
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Been going to Kat for a wee while now and she is so lovely and so talented. Can’t recommend her more. Really knows her stuff and is great at colouring too.

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Superb new styling

Jackie Raden
27th Jun 2019
5.0
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Nicola gave me a few ideas of how I could have my hair re styled. I knew I was in capable hands, thanks Nicola I’ve never had so many compliments. Would definitely recommend and return. Really relaxing salon, walking tall again, 5 stars from me ????

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Second visit to Salon

Laura Haynes
25th Jun 2019
5.0
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Second visit to this salon and saw Lauryn she is so experienced and friendly. Feel so welcome from minute I arrive. Definitely recommend to friends and family.

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Anonymous
21st Jun 2019
4.5

Really friendly staff and great haircut. Sadly they were fixing the water when I was getting my hair washed and water suddenly went boiling hot when I was under the tap which was really quite sore on my head.

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