ladies' highlights in Lothians

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.

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.

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

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.

Vici is a fun and friendly hair and beauty salon located in the Leith area in Edinburgh. Gel nails, hair colouring and waxing are only a few of the treatments offered by this team of professionals.

Nearest public transport:
Dudley Crescent bus stop is only a few minutes away.

The team:
The friendly and experienced team offers a wide variety of high-quality services that will have you covered from head to toe.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, friendly, fun and relaxed.
• Specialises in: Hair, nails, makeup, beauty and aesthetics.
• Brands and products used: Bio Sculpture Gel and The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: The salon offers tea, coffee, water and juices and on Fridays a glass of Prosecco.

Based in Portobello, Edinburgh, this award-winning in-house team are extremely passionate about what they do. You will receive expert advice specific to your needs from talented stylists within the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of this salon. Choose between an array of hair treatments such as balayage, Olaplex treatments and full head colour, and prepare to feel pampered.

Nearest public transport:

Ideally located close to local bus routes within a minute's walk. Free parking is also available nearby.

The team:

Award-winning team with decades of experience. Awarded runner-up for Scottish hairdresser of the year, winner of Scottish Trendvision and finalist in the British Trendvision awards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, professional and modern.
• Brands and products used: System Professional, GHD, Olaplex, K18 and many more.
• Specialises in: Hair colouring and bespoke haircuts.

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.

Don’t knock it til you’ve dyed it with Rachael @ Salon Glanville, Stockbridge. 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, sunkissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique - this is creative colouring done right. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. This is not hairassment - this is your sign to pencil in an appointment at Rachael @ Salon Glanville and leave trimming over with confidence!

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is just a 20-minute walk away, plus free parking is readily available in the area.

The team:

With tons of experience and charm, this skilful technician Rachael will leave you feeling refreshed, radiating elegance and in mint condition(er).

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: Guests can unwind with a choice of complimentary beverages. Whether it's a cup of tea, a creamy latte, or a refreshing mint-infused water, these drinks perfectly complement the salon's tranquil ambience and top-notch services.

Paige Conner Hairdressing is a stylish, contemporary salon located on the iconic Broughton Street in Edinburgh, specialising in premium hair services. This welcoming studio offers a full range of creative hair solutions, from precision cutting and expert styling to bespoke colouring, all delivered in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is exceptionally well-connected, situated just a 5-minute walk from Picardy Place Tram Stop and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Station. It is also moments away from major bus routes serving York Place and Leith Street, making it easily accessible from all parts of the city.

The team:

Paige and her team are highly skilled stylists dedicated to providing a personalised and professional experience for every client. They combine creative flair with technical expertise to ensure you leave the salon with a look that perfectly suits your personality and lifestyle.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, trendy, and incredibly welcoming.
• Specialises in: Expert Hair Styling, creative colouring, and high-quality hair care.

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.

Elevate your beauty experience at RGS Hair & Beauty, a premier destination nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. Specialising in both hair and eyelash treatments, this upscale establishment offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance your natural allure.

From expert haircuts and styling that capture your individual style to stunning hair colouring that brings out your best features, RGS Hair & Beauty's skilled hairstylist's craft exquisite looks. Complementing their hair expertise, their lash technicians deliver captivating eyelash extensions, tailoring them to your desired length and volume, ensuring your eyes shine with a captivating allure.

With a serene and chic atmosphere, RGS Hair & Beauty invites you to immerse yourself in a realm of transformation, where the fusion of hair artistry and lash mastery creates a harmonious symphony of beauty, leaving you looking and feeling radiant.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on Easter Road with local bus routes nearby.

The Team:

They are highly trained with awards under their belts in hairdressing.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Clean, calm and friendly.
Specialises in: Hair and beauty.
The extra: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Morgan @ Dune Hairdressing, a newly qualified hair stylist graduating from Edinburgh College. 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. Whatever you desire, from raven blacks, copper reds and caramel blondes, the spectrum of shades and classic cut services aim to leave you and your hair with a newfound lustre and life. Pencil in and start living for that mirror moment!

Nearest public transport:

A 19-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Morgan @ Dune Hairdressing.

The team:

They have decided to take the next leap in their career as a self-employed hair stylist. They aim to make everyone feel welcome and leave feeling and looking their best self. They enjoy all aspects of hairdressing, so if you would like to be a part of this new journey, book now and let Morgan make you feel fabulous!

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: Clients are offered a selection of complimentary refreshments, as this modern, chic salon prides itself on providing a top-tier beauty experience with a side of sophisticated comfort.
• please note that we have a 15 minute grace period so if you are 15 minutes late or more the service may not be carried out
• if you fail to arrive for your appointment you may still be charged
• if you cancel appointment within 24 hours of your appointment you may still be charged.

Gail Stewart Styling, Balmain colour and product specialist was established in 2000 and delivers a wealth of experience from her beautiful salon in leafy Drum Brae.

With easy parking and late-night opening - it's easy to find off Queensferry Road

Whether you're a long-time client or in search of a new stylist, Gail warmly welcomes you and understands your hair needs.

Gail's specialist services are colouring and hair extensions. Doesn't matter if you're thinking of something subtle, dramatic or just need to upkeep your already existing style, your appointment will be enjoyed in her stunning surroundings.

Lynsey at Bella-Rosie Hairstyling based within Lomonde Salon is located in Livingston. They offer ladies haircuts, colour, balayage, girls, boys and gents services too.

Nearest public transport:
There is on street parking near the salon and bus stops nearby.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, friendly and welcoming with earthy tones.
• Specialises in: Hair treatments.
• Brands and products used: L’Oreal, Goldwell, Cocochoco, Schwarzkopf.
• The extra touches: They use good quality products that don’t cost the earth and pride themselves on providing an excellent salon experience.

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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.

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.

Neil Maclean Hair Studio offers a range of elite hair treatments including keratin blow drys, highlights, bleach tint and ladies' and men's haircuts. Their stylish, chilled, but sophisticated salon is an ideal place to spend an afternoon of pampering. And their passionate staff have the experience and qualifications to deliver the precise look you've requested and ensure that your natural beauty shines through.

No matter the occasion, whether it be a weekend out with your girlfriends or an important evening event coming up on your calendar, you can rest assured that your hair is in the hands of some of the industry's most talented experts. And to match their top-notch stylists and colourists, this salon uses only elite brands like Loreal, Kerastase and GHD.

Located within walking distance from local bus stops, getting to your appointment is a breeze. If you are looking for a stylist with countless years of experience and an innate artist's eye, book your next appointment at Neil Maclean Hair Studio.

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

Update your hair in an instant with Danielle Collins Hair, Midlothian Studio. 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, sunkissed 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:

A 10 minute walk from Newtongrange station or 15 minute walk from a local bus route from the High Street will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Danielle Collins Hair.

The team:

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

What we like about the venue:

• Onsite parking - driveway- studio to the rear right of property
• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing on a one to one basis.
• Brands and products used: Wella.

Head on over and discover your best-beauty self with Hair by Louise, within NoiRougeEdinburgh. 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 your ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

A 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Hair by Louise. If you fancy using the bus, Great King Street stop is located in front of the venue.

The team:

This one-to-one service with Louise 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 - it's not just a profession but a passion.