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5 Best Hair Salons In Edinburgh

7 Best Hair Salons in Edinburgh

How We Picked

Hairdressing Service

We looked at the quality of their work and the range of services they provide.3

Expertise

To help you measure their expertise, the years of experience and the recognitions/accreditations of each hair salon were also assessed.

Work Ethic

We rated their responsiveness and demeanour in handling client requests or issues.

Value Added Services

We also checked out the add-on services that each hair salon offers, which would make them a one-stop beauty shop.

1. Heaven Beauty

Heaven Beauty's Homepage

Hairdressing Services: Hair Cut, Hair Styling, Kerasilk Treatment, Hair Keratin Services, Cocochoco Keratin Hair Treatment

Other Services: Dermal Lip Fillers, Cheek Enhancement, Swedish Hot-Stone Massage, Kobido Face Lifting Massage, Make-Up Services, Waxing 

Website: https://heavenbeautyedin.business.site/

Address: 11 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DR, United Kingdom

Contact Details:  +44 131 557 2201

Operating Hours:

  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM–2 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM–4 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM–7 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Google reviews score4.5/5
Yelp reviews score4.5/5
Score consistency5/5
Total Reviews4.66/5
Hairdressing Service4.5/5
→Quality5/5
→Range4/5
Expertise4.75/5
→Years of Experience4.5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic5/5
→Responsiveness5/5
→Demeanour5/5
Value Added Services5/5

Pros

  • Owner was trained at Harley Street and has a medical background 
  • Focused on enhancing and sculpting one’s original beauty
  • Famous for their Kerasilk Keratin Treatment 
  • Does hair styling services for special occasions
  • Offers special deals and promos

Cons

  • Closed on Mondays and Sundays
  • Booking issues

We think that Heaven Beauty is one of the top hair salons in Edinburgh. This comes to no surprise since the owner, Shannon, had aesthetic training at Harley Street and even has a medical background.

We appreciate the goal of this salon, which is to enhance and sculpt one’s original beauty. Thus, they offer not only hairdressing services but beauty and massage services as well, making this a one-stop shop for some clients.

In terms of hair, they are famous for their Kerasilk Keratin Treatment. Using KeraShape technology, this treatment provides long-lasting transformation into perfectly smooth, shiny, and soft hair for up to 3–5 months. 

They also do hair styling services for special occasions. This is convenient for those with special dates or events to go to such as weddings, engagement parties, etc. 

One add-on service they are known for is their unique Kobido Face Lifting Massage. This Japanese massage provides customers with a natural face-lift, and we think this would be a good complement to one’s new do.

For those looking to save some quid, you’d be happy with their special deals and promos. 

Unlike other hair salons, however, they are closed on Mondays and Sundays, so do plan your visit accordingly.

Some customers have also reported booking issues. Apparently, even though they received confirmations online, someone called them to cancel abruptly, which we agree is highly inconvenient.

2. TONI&GUY Edinburgh

TONI&GUY Edinburgh's Homepage

Hairdressing Services: Hair Cut, Signature Cut, Barbering, Afro Textured Hairdressing, Hair Styling, Hair Colour, Balayage, Highlights, Hair Extensions, Keratin Smoothing, Olaplex, Perm, Relaxing, Damage Control Bonding, Hair Spa Treatment

Other Services: Complimentary Consultation, Allergy Testing 

Website: https://toniandguy.com/salon/edinburgh

Address: 52 Frederick St, Edinburgh EH2 1LN, United Kingdom

Contact Details:  +44 131 220 5425

Operating Hours:

  • Mon-Tue: 9 AM–6 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM–6 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM–8 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM–7 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
Google reviews score4.3/5
Facebook reviews score4.8/5
Score consistency4.6/5
Total Reviews4.56/5
Hairdressing Service5/5
→Quality5/5
→Range5/5
Expertise5/5
→Years of Experience5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic3.5/5
→Responsiveness4/5
→Demeanour3/5
Value Added Services3.75/5

Pros

  • Has over 55 years of experience
  • Finalists of the 2018 British Hairdressing Awards
  • Official partner for London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council
  • Offers a complimentary consultation 
  • Known for their signature cut and colour
  • Offers regular discounts

Cons

  • Closed on Sundays
  • Reports of rude stylists

With over 55 years of experience under its belt, we think TONI&GUY Edinburgh is another solid go-to hair salon in Edinburgh. As proof of their skills, they were even finalists of the 2018 British Hairdressing Awards.

On top of that, they are also the official partner to London Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council. Meaning, they are qualified to be hired by them whenever there are events.

We appreciate their complimentary consultation, which not all hair salons offer. This would be most helpful for clients who may come in clueless about what they want and need.

They are famous for their signature cut and colour. Clients raved about their highly-personalised cuts and colours, which suited their unique features and lifestyles as well.

Those with kids under 12 would surely appreciate their special promo. All clients under 12 are entitled to have a 50% discount from Mondays to Wednesdays, which we think is a sweet deal for parents.

They also offer a 10% discount for students from Mondays to Wednesdays. We think this is a very helpful option for students that are on tight budgets.

Sadly, if you are in the mood to be pampered on a Sunday, you would need to go elsewhere since they are closed.

Also, we heard from former clients that they encountered some rude hairdressers. Apparently, the hairdresser treated them brashly, with no regard for their feelings.

3.  Cheynes

Cheynes' Homepage

Hairdressing Services: Blow Dry, Cut and Style, Straightener, Clip Meche, Internal Toning, Balayage, Perming, Personalised Colour, Illumina Glossing Service, Bespoke Global Colour, Kerasilk / KeraStraight Smoothing Treatment, Hair Extensions

Other Services: Complimentary Hair Consultation

Website: https://www.cheyneshairdressing.com/

Address: 46 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2LE, United Kingdom

Contact Details:  +44 131 220 0777

Operating Hours:

  • Mon-Wed: 9 AM–6 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM–7:30 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM–4:30 PM
Google reviews score4.5/5
Facebook reviews score4.5/5
Score consistency5/5
Total Reviews4.66/5
Hairdressing Service4/5
→Quality3/5
→Range5/5
Expertise5/5
→Years of Experience5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic5/5
→Responsiveness5/5
→Demeanour5/5
Value Added Services3.5/5

Pros

  • Established by hairdressing legend, Jennifer Cheyne OBE, in 1976
  • Invented an environmentally-friendly, reusable highlighting system
  • Known for their cut-and-colour services
  • Offers complimentary hair consultations
  • Has student discounts
  • Serves complimentary coffee

Cons

  • A bit pricey
  • Reports of subpar hairdressers

Established in 1976 by hairdressing legend, Jennifer Cheyne OBE, Cheynes has become one of the most well-trusted hair salons in Edinburgh. 

We are highly-impressed that they invented an environmentally-friendly, reusable highlighting system. Introduced over 25 years ago, this system now used in salons worldwide, making a positive impact in limiting wastage.

For those looking to have a fresh new ‘do, we think you should try their cut-and-colour services, since they are famous for them. 

Before doing so, you can book a free consultation and chat with them about your preferred styles and hair routine. After this, they’d provide recommendations on haircuts and colours, which we feel is such a great help.

Unlike other salons which only offer a 10% student discount, they actually offer students 25% off any haircut, hair colour, or cut and colour. We think this is a wonderful option for students with a limited budget.

We also appreciate the fact that they serve free coffee to their customers. This certainly helps in making customers feel taken care of.

One downside is that they are a bit pricier than other salons. For instance,their cut and style can set you back £76.50.

We also heard reports of customers not happy with the services they received. Apparently, some received highlights that damaged their hair, so they had to go to another salon to fix the issue.

4.  Macintyre’s Hair & Beauty

Macintyre’s Hair & Beauty's Homepage

Hairdressing Services: Hair Cut, Hair Style, Balayage, Keratin Services, Highlights, Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Other Services: Advanced Anti-Ageing Booster Facials, Deep Tissue Massage, Face & Body Therapies, Make-Up Services, Bridal Make-Up Services, Waxing, Eyelash Extensions, Nail Extensions, Manicure, Pedicure, Nail Polish, Nail Repair

Website: http://www.macintyreshairandbeauty.co.uk/

Address: 66-68 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1EN, United Kingdom

Contact Details:  +44 131 220 1737

Operating Hours:

  • Tue-Thurs: 9 AM–7 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
Google reviews score4.7/5
Facebook reviews score4.8/5
Score consistency5/5
Total Reviews4.83/5
Hairdressing Service4/5
→Quality5/5
→Range3/5
Expertise5/5
→Years of Experience5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic5/5
→Responsiveness5/5
→Demeanour5/5
Value Added Services5/5

Pros

  • Over 20 years of experience
  • Extensive range of hair, beauty, and nail services
  • Known for their Brazilian Keratin Treatment
  • Also known for their facials and nail services
  • Friendly and accommodating staff
  • Sleek, modern, and spacious salon 

Cons

  • Comparatively limited range of hairdressing services
  • Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Macintyre’s Hair & Beauty is a well-established salon that has been operating for over twenty years. They offer an extensive range of hair, beauty, and nail services, which is great for customers looking to pamper themselves all day.

For customers wanting to have sleek, shiny hair, we think you’d like their Brazilian Keratin Treatment, which not all salons offer. This will last 2-4 months and will reduce drying time, frizz, and unwanted volume.

It is also very convenient that they offer facials and nail services. This salon would be a great one-stop shop for busy customers who rarely have time to treat themselves.

We were happy to hear about their friendly and accommodating staff. Clients raved about their amazing hair stylists who always welcomed them with a smile.

Their salon is also quite lovely and spacious to boot. They have a sleek and modern salon, done in neutral colours, with different areas for hair, beauty, and nail services.

Compared to other hair salons, however, their range of hairdressing services is a bit limited. Those looking for hair extensions or complicated perms might need to go elsewhere.

They are also closed on Sundays and Mondays, which might be inconvenient for those who are looking to get pampered on these particular days.

5. Urban Edinburgh 

Urban Edinburgh's Homepage

Hairdressing Services: Hair Cut, Blow Dry, Curl and Waves, Olaplex, GKhair keratin Treatment, K18 Molecular Repair Treatment, Balayage, Highlights, Toner, Gents Cut and Finish

Other Services: Free Consultation, Complimentary Refreshments, Free WiFi, Free Use of Phone Chargers

Website: https://www.urbanedinburgh.com/

Address: 38 Howe St, Edinburgh EH3 6TH, United Kingdom

Contact Details:  +44 131 225 8216

Operating Hours:

  • Monday: 12–8 PM
  • Tue-Thurs: 9 AM–8 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM–4 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM
Google reviews score4.9/5
Facebook reviews score4.7/5
Score consistency5/5
Total Reviews4.86/5
Hairdressing Service4/5
→Quality3/5
→Range5/5
Expertise5/5
→Years of Experience5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic4.5/5
→Responsiveness3/5
→Demeanour4/5
Value Added Services4/5

Pros

  • Open all week
  • Offers free consultation
  • Offers complimentary refreshments, WiFi, and charger use
  • Known for their Olaplex Treatments
  • Has student deals
  • Member of the Green Salon Collective

Cons

  • Reports of clients not getting what they asked for
  • Might be hard to secure a booking

Urban Edinburgh is another reliable locally-based hair salon that has a wide range of hairdressing services. They are also open all week, unlike other salons.

If you are not sure which hair services you’d like to get, you can book a free consultation with them. They’d be able to chat with you and go over some different options that are suitable to your likes and your needs.

Not only do they offer free consultations, they also provide complimentary refreshments, WiFi, and even phone charger use. We do appreciate their efforts to make their customers feel right at home.

If you are planning to improve the damaged texture of your hair, you might be interested in their Olaplex treatments. This system permanently rebuilds the damaged bonds in your hair, thus “resetting” its current state.

If you are a student, you’re in luck since they have a Student Tuesday promo wherein they run exclusive deals for students. For instance, a cut and blow dry would only cost £38!

This salon is also a member of the Green Salon Collective. We commend their eco-friendly efforts which include using less energy, saving water, providing Eco Towels and Vegware cups, and even recycling hair foils and metal colour tubes.

On the other hand, we were disappointed to hear that some of their clients were given different hair colours while others were given cuts that they did not ask for.

Also, since they are quite popular, you might need to book well in advance since you might not secure a booking right away.

6. Paige Conner Hairdressing

Hairdressing Services: Cut and Style for Ladies and Gents, Weddings, Specialist Services, Cuts for Girls and Boys, and more

Other Services: Wedding Packages, Treatments

Website: https://paigeconnerhairdressing.co.uk/

Address: 40 Broughton Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3SB

Contact Details: 

tel: 0131 556 7368
mobile: 07989 165105

Operating Hours:

  • Tuesday 10am–6pm
    Wednesday 10am–6pm
    Thursday 10am–8pm
    Friday 10am–8pm
    Saturday 9am–5pm
    Sunday Closed
    Monday Closed
Google reviews score4.7/5
Facebook reviews score4.9/5
Score consistency5/5
Total Reviews4.8/5
Hairdressing Service4.5/5
→Quality4/5
→Range5/5
Expertise5/5
→Years of Experience5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic4/5
→Responsiveness4/5
→Demeanour4/5
Value Added Services4/5

Pros

  • Prices available on website
  • Experienced and talented team
  • Excellent customer service

Cons

  • Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Paige Conner Hairdressing is one of Edinburgh’s top hair salons.

They were trained by Toni & Guy and offers experienced advice. Through many years of experience they can recommend the perfect hairstyle and colour that will suit you!

We find that they’re precise when cutting, styling, and with practically everything that they offer.

They offer a comprehensive list of hairdressing services and even offers wedding packages! When it comes to hair, their team knows how to do it all.

We think the results of their services is nothing short of excellent. They work magic each time and many of their clients get up from their chair satisfied.

They provide excellent customer service and they’re very generous with sharing tips and tricks for better hair and maintenance.

It’s no surprise to us why they’re an Edinburgh favourite!

7. MissionHair

Hairdressing Services: Salon services

Other Services: Luxury Scalp Care Products

Website: https://www.missionhair.co.uk/

Address: MissionHair, 65 Bread St, Edinburgh EH3 9AH, United Kingdom

Contact Details: [email protected] | 0131-629-0878

Operating Hours:

  • Thursday 12–8:30 PM
  • Friday 11 AM–6 PM
  • Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Google reviews score5/5
Yelp reviews score5/5
Fresha reviews score5/5
Score consistency5/5
Total Reviews5/5
Hairdressing Service5/5
→Quality5/5
→Range5/5
Expertise5/5
→Years of Experience5/5
→Recognitions/Accreditations5/5
Work Ethic4.5/5
→Responsiveness4.5/5
→Demeanour4.5/5
Value Added Services4.5/5

Pros

  • Expertise and Experience
  • Innovative and Holistic Approach
  • Personalized Care
  • High-Quality, Natural Products

Cons

  • Price Point

MissionHair, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historical Old Town, has established itself as one of the best hair salons in the city. Founded by a seasoned hair professional with over two decades of experience, MissionHair has grown to incorporate aromatherapy and herbalism into their services.

With over 20 years in the industry, the professionals at MissionHair bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their clients. This extensive experience ensures high-quality service and results.

MissionHair’s incorporation of aromatherapy and herbalism into their hair care services sets them apart from traditional salons. The development of their Healthy Scalp Oil, formulated to support scalp health and promote hair growth, showcases their commitment to holistic and natural treatments.

The salon’s foundation story, inspired by a family member with an autoimmune condition, highlights their dedication to personalized and gentle hair care solutions. This focus on individual needs ensures that clients receive tailored treatments that address specific concerns.

Solasta by MissionHair products are hand-blended and formulated with proteins, amino acids, omegas, minerals, and vitamins to support scalp health and hair growth naturally. The use of these exclusive, luxury products underscores the salon’s commitment to quality and sustainability.

The premium quality of MissionHair’s services and products comes at a higher price point. While the investment is justified by the results, it may not be accessible to all budgets.

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