ladies' highlights in Edinburgh

Macintyre's Hair & Beauty is a well-established salon located in Edinburgh’s New Town, offering an extensive range of hair and beauty services.

The staff are very professional and experienced, providing treatments from head to toe and giving advice on how best to look after your hair between salon visits. They pride themselves on having an enviable reputation due to their knowledge and experience in the hair and beauty industry.

Hairdressing by Wendy is a renowned hair salon based within Noirouge Hair & Beauty in the heart of Haymarket, Edinburgh. Wendy is committed to caring for clients, ensuring they have a relaxing and revitalising experience. All services are bespoke to the individual needs of each client. Hairdressing By Wendy believes that everyone is unique and beautiful, and so every client that visits will be treated as such.

Nearest public transport

Hairdressing By Wendy is easily accessible by public transport, with the West End tram stop and Haymarket station just a five-minute walk away. This makes it an ideal choice for those who prefer to travel by public transportation.

The team

Wendy, the business owner, is a Wella Colour Master Expert and balayage specialist, and the driving force behind Hairdressing By Wendy's success. Her dedication to client satisfaction and her keen eye for detail have earned her a loyal clientele who trust her with their hairdressing needs. Wendy's expertise and warm personality make every visit to the salon a pleasant experience.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, professional, personalised.
• Specialises in: Colour.
• Brands and products used: Wella, K18, and Eleven Australia.

Head on over to CM Hairdressing & Hair Academy, Leith. Small, friendly, and welcoming, CM Hairdressing is your go-to salon in Leith for expert cuts, styling, and a personal touch. This urban oasis is designed with a classic, modern touch, combining a contemporary design with comfort. The backdrop of polished floors, monochromatic walls and featured black leather chairs creates an ambience that fuses sophistication with style. With a bespoke combination of fresh fades, creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes, this smooth operator is experienced and knowledgeable, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your desired look. Relax, refresh, and leave feeling your best!

Nearest public transport:

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

The team:

This scissors scholar believes that grooming is an essential part of self-care and strives to create an environment where their customers can feel calm, comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• The extra touches: You can choose from a range of complimentary refreshments, a thoughtful touch that makes every visit feel like a laid-back escape. It’s all about keeping you comfortable while you get freshened up.

Give your hair the refresh it deserves at KH Hair in Leith. Balayage, highlights, haircuts, and extensions are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

Located down the road from Leith Victoria Swim Centre, the salon is reachable using local bus services.

The team:

Kieran is an experienced hairdresser whose focus is to help you look and feel fabulous and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wella.

Welcome to Hair by Shannon, based within Urban Howe Street, Edinburgh.

I offer a variety of hair services, including personalized haircuts, colouring, highlights, balayage, men’s haircuts, men's colouring, and Japanese Yuko permeant straightening .

In a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, you’ll be in the hands of their talented team, which is dedicated to ensuring that every visit to their salon is a great experience.

Nearest public transport:

Located on Howe Street, the shop can be accessed by multiple bus lines with stops nearby and is just a mile from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Please be advised the salon is within Urban hair salon.

The team:

The team of experienced hair professionals is passionate about delivering quality services to their clients and making sure each client leaves feeling their best and satisfied with their service.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, friendly and professional.
• Specialises in: Blonde hair colouring.
• Brands and products. Wella, K18, Yuko Japanese Straightening System

Chez Waj Hair Salon and Barbers is a premium yet welcoming hair salon and barbers located on Morningside Road, Edinburgh. We specialise in precision cuts, modern fades, and tailored styling for ladies, gents, and kids in a relaxed, friendly environment where everyone feels at ease.

Our focus is simple: great hair, attention to detail, and a calm, enjoyable experience from start to finish. Every appointment includes a personalised consultation to make sure your haircut suits your style, face shape, and lifestyle, without any rush or pressure.

Whether you're after a skin fade, classic scissor cut, restyle, blow dry, or a fresh new look, we take the time to deliver clean, natural results while making sure you actually enjoy your time in the chair.

As a busy salon, particularly on weekends, there may occasionally be a wait of up to 15 minutes. This is because we dedicate the necessary time and attention to each client to maintain the high standards we are known for.

At Chez Waj, we focus on precision, quality, and delivering a consistently professional service. We do not rush our work, as every client deserves the same level of care and attention.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Brass is a recently renovated family ran salon in the heart of Edinburgh. Brass formerly Ritz Hair is has been in business since the 1980.Daryle, son of Ritz owners Lynne and James Davidson decided to change the name to modernise the Brand. Owner of Brass Daryle offers a friendly but professional salon with 5 stylists of all ages and hairdressing styles to cater for a wide variety of clients. We would love to see you at our unique salon.

Decorated in a pale Linen colour with gold trimmings and original autumn oak floors, this salon is spacious and inviting, with a family ran atmosphere.

Take just a quick peek at their menu and you'll find everything from cuts and blow-dries to Balayage, Highlights and many more colour techniques from our L’Oréal trained team.

You'll find them located in the city centre, only a 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. Let the talented team at Brass Hair & Beauty provide you with a personalised experience you'll want to repeat.

Based within Energize Gym in the heart of Edinburgh's financial district of The Gyle, Cabell Hair Company is a contemporary salon offering a selection of essential hair treatments, ranging from quick trims to big brush blow drys and bespoke styling.

Specialists in the Ombre and Balayage colour techniques, the dedicated team of stylists bring a wealth of skill and knowledge, with over two decade's industry experience between them.

Working with top products from renowned brands like Redken, they strive to find the style that suits you best, ensuring you receive quality results and a stunning look for your mane.

Reaching the salon is a breeze, with both Edinburgh Park Central tram stop and Edinburgh Park train station just a short stroll away. For those coming by car, plenty of parking is available at the venue.

Whether you're in need of an in-and-out cut or a complete change of style, book an appointment at Cabell Hair Company and let these masters of hair reinvigorate your locks.

A hair salon in Edinburgh, James Alexander Hair offers haircuts and hairdressing services and opens late to work around your schedule. With a strong reputation for his expertise, James Alexander has won many awards including 5 times regional finalist of The L'Oreal Colour Trophy.

Being small and intimate, the salon has a chilled atmosphere and lovely surroundings, where you can relax and be part of his team’s social environment. A modern salon with hints of a Parisian style decor and chic designs, it makes the place look spacious and elegant whilst feeling cosy. With lovely service and experienced hairdressers, why not treat yourself to a new haircut, effortless style or colour to bring out your natural beauty.

LA Hair Solutions located on Comiston Road, a few minutes away from Morningside Parish Church.

The salon offers a relaxing space with charming decor for you to feel at ease and comfortable. Offering an array of services from tanning, waxing and hair colouring you can be sure to find the treatment which suits your needs. Their therapists are experts in their field with a mission to leave you feeling pampered and fabulous.

Revive your locks with a haircut, blow dry or colour treatment before enjoying a manicure at Mel Mackey in Blackhall, Edinburgh.

This fresh salon is run by a team who have decades of experience delivering bespoke service to each client.

Using products from Goldwell, they offer classic cuts and styling to men, women and children as well as beauty treatments including gel nails and brow tinting.

Whatever you go for, you'll enjoy a friendly welcome and personalised experience. Book in today for the hair you've been dreaming of.

Mel Mackey is wheelchair accessible and has free parking outside.

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WE'RE ON THE MOVE: From the 3rd February 2020 you will find Valerio is now based in the splendid premises of Hair by JFK - same great service, new vista.

Continuing to specialise in ladies’ and men’s hairdressing at affordable prices. The salon is spacious and bright, with comfortable furnishings, a place where you can rest assured your hair is in good hands.

Priding himself on his personal service, he is passionate about providing the highest standard of care. He listens to your needs and provides you with great advice on how best to look after your hair. Using high-end products such as Matrix, he ensures a high-quality finish with every visit.

Set aside some time for a new style at Edinburgh's Amber Hair & Beauty. Stylist Amber creates enviable cuts, colours and styles to suit any preference.

A welcoming salon, bathed in natural light, Amber's space creates the optimum setting for a perfectly matched Wella colour or GHD blow dry with curls.

Free on-street parking available.

Cash payment,

Card payment

Pop by today and try out a new hue, there is a free welcome drink and consultation to help you settle on the best option.

Look no further than Amy @ Connolly Hair, Edinburgh, for beautiful hair, without the daily hassle of irons or sleepless nights in rollers. Through this scissor scholar's expert cutting and colouring techniques, you'll re-discover the art of hair customisation and those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Trust the process and book in with Amy @ Connolly Hair!

Nearest public transport:

A 16-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Amy @ Connolly Hair. 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, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: You can choose from a variety of free refreshments, this thoughtful gesture adds a personal touch, making every appointment a relaxing escape.

Peter James Scalp & Hair Clinic is a premium and reputable hair salon located in Haymarket, Edinburgh.

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket train station is a short walk away.

The team:

All the stylists have a wealth of experience in all things hair and are friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Hair (Blonde specialists)
• Brands and products used: Wella, System Proffesional, Sebastian,K18, GHD
• Extra touches: Salon dogs

Located alongside Kings Theatre in Edinburgh's Bruntsfield neighbourhood, Nevaeh Hair Lounge specialises in unisex cuts, intense colours and detailed styling.

Step inside this boutique-style salon and you'll find a complete range of classic and contemporary colours, modern understated perms, precision cuts and style finishes ranging from volumising blow dries to intricate updos and GHD styling.

All treatments come with a welcome drink and personalised consultation to ensure you find the hair treatment for hair type, face shape and sense of style.

Nevaeh Hair Lounge is situated along several main bus routes from the city centre and has cuts for the little ones too.

CM Hair is an established hair salon located within the Marriott hotel near Corstorphine, Edinburgh. Salon owner Cheryl has over 23 years experience in the industry and provides a variety of ladies' hair tinting and highlighting options alongside cutting and styling for both men and women.

Cheryl has learnt her trained whilst working with some of the most renowned figures in the world of hair. After completing her initial training and qualifications with Charlie Miller, she then went on the do further training with Toni & Guy and qualified with them too. She specialises in blow drying hair, and refuses to use straightening irons to finish a blow dry as she believes you should be able to achieve a sleek, smooth finish with a hairdryer and brush alone. Cheryl also likes to focus on the condition of hair and ensuring that clients can achieve the same salon finish at home. She achieves this by giving them a style they can work with and maintain, and by teaching them how to blow dry and style their own hair while she works her magic.

There is a Starbucks coffee bar available in the hotel, from which you can order any drinks and Cheryl also has a food menu available so you can nibble away while you have your hair done.

There is lots of hotel parking the clients to utilise and the salon is on many bus routes. The Gyle shopping centre, Edinburgh Airport and Maybury Casino are all very close, as is the city bypass, so CM Hair can be easily reached from all over the city and beyond.

Lavanya Salon is a hair and beauty salon based in Murrayfield, Edinburgh.

Nearest public transport:

Local bus services & tram connect the salon. On street parking is available nearby.

The team:

All the technicians are highly experienced, friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional & relaxing
• Specialises in: Hair and Beauty
• Brands and products used: Wella

Anyri Hairstyle is a professional hair salon located in Edinburgh, managed by Irina, an experienced hairdresser with over 20 years in the beauty industry. Irina holds numerous diplomas and continuously enhances their professional skills to stay up to date with the latest trends and techniques. The salon is committed to quality, using only premium products such as Davines, L’Oréal, Green Light, and other renowned brands to ensure exceptional results for every client.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently located near many public transport stops, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all lovers of hairdressing.

Team:

They pay special attention to the wishes of each client and do their best to achieve the desired result. They are always happy to welcome new clients.

What we like about this place:

• Atmosphere: modern, friendly
• Specialises in: hair

Dune Hair and Beauty is a well-established, modern salon within the Meadowbank area, just minutes from the busy Princess Street, offering precision cuts, professional styling and luxurious colouring.

This welcoming salon provides high-quality treatments alongside experienced and friendly staff; they are renowned for their unpretentious and attentive atmosphere, focused only on transforming your hair and making you feel at home.

They offer the latest on-trend colouring alongside classic tones as well as transformative, tailored cuts, whether you're after a complete restyle or just to breathe some life back into your locks. Their intricate hair up styles and glamorous blowouts will have you ready for any occasion, and their Keratin and conditioning treatments will leave your hair sleek, glossy and salon fresh for longer.

As previous winners of the Best of Edinburgh Salons, whatever you need you are in safe hands. They are open 5 days a week and are easily accessible in a central location via numerous bus routes.