Hair is an important aspect to most people’s appearances and trusting someone to change the cut, style and even colour of your barnet can sometimes be a monumental leap of faith. Leave the risk-taking to the uninformed and find your new BFF from our favourite hairdressers from across Edinburgh. Whether you are looking for a totally new look or just need a bit of a smartening up, these are the hair experts who made the chop…
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MARKDAVID Salon offers a hair and beauty experience that is designed for anyone who wants that personal touch in a salon that combines both comfort and luxury. Attention to detail is at the heart of everything here; from the cut and colour precision right through to the little extras such as kimono style gowns, welcome drink and cupcakes and even the fresh flower displays. In warm weather clients can also enjoy the benefit of an outdoor seating space. This salon is all about you.
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SisCo Hair and Nails
Founded by sister duo Caitlin and Hannah who have between them over 16 years of experience within the hair and nail industry, SisCo Hair and Nails in Morningside is beauty haven for all those looking to be pampered. Offering a rage of beauty, hair colouring and hair cutting treatments, this is your one stop shop for feeling great about yourself. The small but highly trained team offer helpful advice and personalised service to make sure customers have the best experience, all from their super stylish but tranquil space on Morningside road.
Location: 225 Morningside Road, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 4QT
Prices: Ladies Blow Dry from £25, Ladies Cut & Blow Dry from £35, Highlights and Blow Dry from £92.
Quarters Barbershop
Located in the epically cool Quarters menswear and lifestyle boutique, this barbershop offers a high quality and achingly stylish service with their experienced team of classically-trained barbers. From total hair re-styles to quick beard trims, staff at Quarters barbershop are seasoned grooming experts. Enjoy a fresh coffee from their in-house café bar, before chilling out in the barber chair to truly enjoy your styling experience, whilst still being at the centre of the city. Just a short walk from Princes Street, this barber couldn’t be any more central, or slick. You can even buy your styling products in the adjoining boutique too!
Location: 39 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3NH
Prices: Beard Trimming from £8, Men’s Haircut from £10, Ladies Straight Hair Cut from £18.
NOIRouge Hair & Beauty
After a spot of shopping in the West End boutiques, enjoy a spot of pampering in NOIRouge Hair & Beauty. Open seven days a week this unisex boutique specialises in a unique range of natural grooming, all at affordable prices. The staff are internationally trained and offer the highest quality hair colouring, extensions and hairdressing treatments. NOIRouge try to ensure the salon has a welcoming atmosphere, but still with luxury touch to ensure you leave feeling truly spoilt. Expect friendly staff in a airy, and slightly opulent salon, perfectly suited to it’s West End location.
Location: 19 Torphicen Place, Edinburgh, EH3 8DY
Prices: Ladies’ Haircut & Blow dry from £40, Men’s Haircut & Blow Dry from £20, Full head colour & Blow Dry from £70.
STUDIO.Junction
This contemporary salon in buzzing Leith, may be small but is perfectly formed. The stylish décor and vibrant atmosphere puts you at ease – you are in good hands. The salon offers a variety of services from both ladies and gents at reasonable prices and uses cool, high-quality brands such as Muk. It’s Great Junction Street location is really easy to get to and the staff in this compact boutique salon aim to ensure you leave feeling super confident with your new style.
Location: 206 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5LW
Prices: Ladie’s Blow Dry from £23, Men’s Wash, Haircut & Styling from £15, Full Head Highlights with Haircut & Blow Dry from £90.
Macintyre’s Hair & Beauty Edinburgh
This well-established salon is located slap bang in the centre of Edinburgh’s New Town, and a short walk from both George Street and Princes Street. All of the staff are very professional and have a lot of experience between them, priding themselves on their enviable knowledge of the hair and beauty industry. They are able to offer full re-stylings, a quick tidy up, plus are happy to offer advice on how to keep your hair looking its best between visits. This monochromatic salon will also satisfy any minimalist style lovers!
Location: 66-68 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN
Prices: Ladies Haircut & Blow Dry from £26.25, Wash & Style from £16.45, Full Head Colouring, Wash, Haircut & Blow Dry from £83.15.