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Update your hair in an instant with Styling Hair By Katie within LMQ Hair & Beauty, Edinburgh. With a healthy dose of all the major colour trends, you'll find this house of hues has an extensive menu of colour services, with options in glossy tints, sun-kissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique. This is creative colouring done right. So, sit back, relax, and the resident scissor scholar will soon have you swooning over your luscious locks. Remember, brand-new hair is the ultimate power statement, plus looking good never goes out of style.

Nearest public transport:

South Gyle station is a 17-minute walk away.

The team:

This one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Chic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair, helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.

Located in Roseburn, Claire Doig Hairdressing is a small and friendly salon offering ladies, men's and children's haircuts, colouring and much more. The salon is a cosy space, with a lovely antique decor.

Their team create a calm atmosphere, giving you an enjoyable experience. They make sure you feel refreshed and pleased with the results when you leave. Whether you go in for hair up or a full head tint, you can really relax and enjoy being pampered. There is plenty of free parking nearby.

Bijou Hair, located in Leith in Edinburgh, offers a unique, intimate and friendly atmosphere, ideal for being pampered. Offering treatments ranging from hair colouring to Brazilian blow drys, the professional hairstylists will match your every needs using their extensive experience and skills, leaving you looking and feeling fabulous.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is very well-connected by bus and there is a bus stop just outside.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional, cosy.
• Specialises in: Haircuts and colouring.
• Brands and products used: K18, Moroccan Oil, Evo, Cloud Nine, Colour wow.
• The extra touches: The salon uses vegan, natural and cruelty-free products.

Love is in the hair with Alana Clarkson Hair, within X Creative Collaboration, Edinburgh. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Discover the art of hair customization through this scissor scholar's expert cutting and colouring techniques. Those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Brand new hair is the ultimate power statement, so book now for the ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is conveniently located close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all hair enthusiasts.

The team:

This one-to-one service with Alana aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wella and Neal & Wolf.

McLaren Ross Hair Studio in central Edinburgh is a well-established spot for precision cuts, creative colouring and elegant styling.

This chic salon is home to a dream team who together have more than 20 years of experience bringing men, women and children the best haircuts around.

They're known for their impressive colour skills, giving you highlights, tinting and balayage that will really lift your features and put a spring in your step.

Classic blow drys and updos are also available to get you prepped for that big event.

McLaren Ross Hair Studio is wheelchair accessible, just five-minutes from Haymarket Station and has bus stops nearby. Book in today and refresh your locks.

Step into a sleek sanctuary, where the vibes are as vibrant as the colours and the style game is always on point with Cascal Hair Studio, Edinburgh. These colour connoisseurs are here to elevate your look with a bespoke combination of creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes. Whether you're craving bold brunettes, fire-engine reds, or brilliant blondes, the spectrum of shades and classic cut services will leave you trimming over with confidence! Check out the hair extension services that are tailored to perfection, offering a variety of premium options, from seamless tape-ins to voluminous weaves and natural-looking clip-ins. Whether you're after length, volume, or a complete hair transformation, these expert stylists ensure flawless application and a perfectly blended, natural finish. So, don't get yourself into a hairy situation, stick with the pros at Cascal Hair Studio!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all hair enthusiasts.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional chic, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

NOIRouge Hair & Beauty have proudly opened their second branch located in central Edinburgh is a unisex boutique salon specialising in natural grooming at affordable prices.

The internationally-trained staff offer an impressive range of high-quality treatments, using products from Wella and Olaplex. They focus on haircuts, colouring and highlights, and always create a friendly atmosphere so you feel comfortable throughout your visit.

You can find the salon just outside of Edinburgh New Town, with a bus stop nearby.

Located just a few minutes walk from Fountainpark, in the tranquil area of Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, Glamour Hair & Beauty is an independent salon with an intimate and friendly atmosphere. They offer a selection of professional unisex hair and beauty treatments, using only well-known, premium brands.

Key services include the popular Keratin Blow Dry, a specialist hair treatment which transforms hair into a silky smooth finish, lasting up to five months. In colouring, they offer high gloss traditional and contemporary finishes, including semi-permanent urban colouring and natural sun-kissed hues.

Glamour's beauty menu includes tailored massages, Shellac and natural finish manicures and pedicures, unisex hair removal, deluxe facials and HD brow design.

Welcome to Amber Hair and Beauty, located at 3 Mountcastle Drive North in the charming city of Edinburgh. This chic salon blends elegance with comfort, offering a refined space where style and relaxation go hand in hand. Whether you're after a sleek new cut, a vibrant colour refresh or a classic blow-dry, Amber Hair and Beauty delivers with flair and finesse, ensuring every visit leaves you feeling your absolute best.

Nearest public transport
The salon is conveniently situated near the Mountcastle Grove bus stop, making it easily accessible for clients across the city.

The team
Amber Hair and Beauty is home to a talented team of stylists who are passionate about helping you express your personal style. With a keen eye for detail and a warm, welcoming approach, they ensure every appointment is a treat.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere : Luxurious, modern and calm.
• Specialises in : Hair.

If you believe that blondes have more fun, then head on over to Kirsty Stronach Hair, within KH Hair, Edinburgh and prove that theory! Known locally for being a staple for dramatic hair changes, this colour connoisseur will strip away the barriers to reveal your true hair potential, leaving you with a blank canvas ready to be painted in the brightest, boldest shades of blonde. Whatever you desire, this house of hues has an extensive menu of colour services, with options in glossy tints, sun-kissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique; this is creative colouring done right! Whether you're all about banishing brass or just looking for a little pick-me-up, give your hair a dose of sass and sophistication and get ready to conquer the world with your platinum princess charm, all within one appointment. Book at Kirsty Stronach Hair today, or it light never happen!

Nearest public transport:

Plenty of paid parking is available close by for those arriving by car.

The team:

This one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Chic, experienced and friendly.
• Specialises in: Transforming not just hair, but how people feel. One cut, colour and style at a time!
• The extra touches: You can relax and enjoy a complimentary drink, confident in the knowledge that you will receive a creative and professional service.

Situated in Edinburgh's tranquil Portobello area, Soho Make Up, Hair & Beauty Bar is a sleek, city style nail bar and beauty salon, specialising in head to toe makeovers.

Established in early 2018, this spacious salon boasts four nail bars, four makeup stations and two private rooms dedicated to tanning and hair removal. Bright and airy, Soho is staffed by a friendly team of experienced nail, waxing, makeup and threading technicians, each specialising in their own field. Among the impressive menu of treatments on offer you'll find LVL's eye-opening lash lift, the 7 step HD brow treatment, express waxing packages and both gel polish and overlays for natural nails alongside acrylics with optional nail art.

Open Tuesday through Saturday with late nights on Thursdays, Soho's is wheelchair accessible, has plenty of on-street parking close by and is situated along the 42/44 bus route. Free consultations and refreshments are available with every service, including a glass of Prosecco for over 18s.

Hair by Jemma @ Babu Hair & Beauty is a hair salon located in Marchmont, Edinburgh. Jemma will continue to offer all hair services from the Marchmont, specialising in a range of Goldwell & Wella hairdressing techniques and offering services for ladies and gents.

The stunning Neil Maclean Hair Studio - Hopetoun Road in South Queensferry Edingburgh is your go-to destination for a regular blowdry, cut, hair extensions or a complete colour change.

Nearest public transport:
You’ll find this venue very accessible by bus on the main road with free parking available. Queensferry train station is a couple of minutes walk away.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional, small and chilled.
• Specialises in: Colour.
• Brands and products used: Keratase, GHD and Wella.

Brave Strong Beautiful, based in the heart of Edinburgh and just an 11-minute walk from Haymarket train station, is not only a hair salon, but a community interest company investing in the future of young people. Along with delivering quality hairdressing and beauty services, they offer opportunities for young people to study towards an svq2 in hairdressing, delivering extensive, ongoing education. They understand that young people also need additional support, and that good mental health is important in ensuring a young person stays on track. That’s why their hair salon provides additional well-being services. Their social mission is to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain employment while providing quality hairdressing and feeling supported and understood within the process.

Nearest public transport: There are various stops nearby for buses to and from the city centre, Haymarket train station is within an 11-minute walk and there is a tram stop within 5 minutes.

The team: There are 5 team members each of whom are qualified in the hairdressing industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Bright, friendly and spacious. Brands and products used: Eleven Australia, Wella, GHD. Specialises in: Haircuts and colouring services. The extra touches: Complimentary refreshments are available and there's a super friendly salon dog.

Welcome to Brian Rafferty Hair, your go-to destination for exquisite hairdressing in Edinburgh. Located in the heart of the city, our salon combines creativity and precision to deliver exceptional hair treatments tailored to your unique style and preferences.

Whether you're looking for a bold new cut, vibrant colour, or elegant updo, our talented stylists are dedicated to creating stunning looks that leave you feeling confident and beautiful.

At Brian Rafferty Hair, we prioritise quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring each client receives personalised attention and expert care. Step into our salon and experience the artistry of hairdressing at its finest.

The Team:

They are highly trained beautician, with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Goldwell, Moroccan Oil and Kerasilk.
• The extra: They are masters in the industry.

Head over to Hair by JFK in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, for your pick of their renowned haircuts, colouring and highlights.

This edgy unisex salon is known for its versatility. Whether you want a classic cut or to follow a new hot trend, the expert stylists' dynamic approach ensures you'll get a look that suits you.

The impressive range of colour options and combinations includes bleaching, ombre, highlights and tinting. You can also receive ammonia-free colour with the Essensity Organic Colour range. We solely stock Schwarzkopf Professional products for added luxury & stunning outcome.

This branch of Hair by JFK is based in Bruntsfield, walking distance from Edinburgh city centre. Street parking and bus stops can be found nearby, so nothing's stopping you from reviving your hair there today.

Welcome to Keratin & Co at Amber's Hair and Beauty, an independent hair specialist based within a vibrant and stylish salon in Edinburgh. This dedicated professional provides a focused menu of high-end hair transformations, specializing in long-term smoothing treatments and premium length and volume enhancements.

Nearest public transport:

With several local bus routes stopping nearby.

The team:

The service is led by Alana, a highly skilled independent hair specialist who operates as a chair renter within the salon. By focusing exclusively on technical hair enhancements, this practitioner offers a master-level approach to hair health and aesthetics, providing personalized consultations to ensure every transformation is perfectly suited to the client's hair type and lifestyle.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, trendy, and high-energy.
• Specialises in: Keratin, blow-dry and hair extensions.
• The extra touches: Free parking available.

An experienced team dedicated to helping you look and feel your best at Diamond Hair by Oana, Edinburgh. This hair studio is dedicated to high-end transformations and precision hair care. Specialising in bespoke hair colouring techniques, this studio is established as a chic and creative sanctuary for those seeking editorial-standard results

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-positioned on a major thoroughfare, close to plenty of public transport options. It is just a short 5-minute walk from South Gyle train station or a quick trip from the Gyle Centre tram stop. Numerous main bus routes also stop right outside on St John's Road, making it incredibly accessible.

The team:

Oana’s expertise lies in her technical mastery of complex hair goals - whether it’s achieving the perfect seamless balayage or bespoke technical colouring. Her attentive care and professional integrity ensure that every treatment is tailored to maintain hair health while achieving a flawless, diamond-standard finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly and modern setting
• Specialises in: Professional cuts, colouring, styling and treatment.
• The extra touches: Oana’s commitment to education; her background with top international academies means she brings the latest global trends and healthiest techniques directly to her clients.

Hair by JFK is a renowned salon in central Edinburgh, famous for the skilful colouring and highlights on offer alongside classic cuts and blow drys.

Catering to both men and women, Hair by JFK has a real edgy feel with its bright and plant-filled space. As a dog-friendly salon, you're welcome to bring your dog along while you enjoy the ultimate hairdressing experience from the stylists.

Having been in the industry for over a decade, the expert team here really know what they're doing when it comes to colouring. Their range of colour options and combinations, from bleach and toning to full head highlights and tinting, mean that they can cater your look to exactly what you're after and ensure you leave feeling great.

They use the best products from Schwarzkopf, including a choice of ammonia-free colour, as well as Colour Blast and Fudge, to nourish your hair.

Based in the Newington area of Edinburgh, less than a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Old Town, Hair by JFK has a number of bus stops nearby and a few on-street parking spots too.

Step away from the hustle and bustle and visit Glow with Saira, where relaxation meets professional care. Whether you need a flawless makeup application, a rejuvenating massage, or a complete hair transformation, they offer a curated selection of services designed to make you shine. Take a look at their extensive catalogue and choose the treatments that suit you best—you will leave looking and feeling amazing!

Nearest public transport:

The studio is easily accessible via local bus routes and is within walking distance of the main transport links, making it a convenient hidden gem for your beauty routine.

The team:

Thanks to their expert hands and attentive approach, you can enjoy a truly personalized experience. The team prides itself on providing high-quality treatments in a calm, unhurried environment where your comfort is the top priority.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A serene, intimate.
• Specialises in: Beauty and head spa.