Choose from 5 venues offering ladies' semi-permanent hair colouring near Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Set aside some time for a new style at Edinburgh's Hair by Amber. 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.

Got the kids with you? No worries, the salon is super child-friendly with cuts and styling for the little ones as well as accessibility for prams and wheelchairs. Free on-street parking available.

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.

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.

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.

Give your hair the treatment it deserves at Escara Hairdressing in Musselburgh. Balayage, highlights, haircutting, and hair conditioning are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals who are known for building human connections. They live, breathe, and sleep customer service, always going the extra mile.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wellaplex, Illumina.

Located in Moredun, Edinburgh, Serenity offers a wide selection of hair and beauty services. If you're looking for a fresh new set of acrylic nails, or are in need of a root touch-up, this is the perfect one-stop-shop for all your beauty needs.

Nearest public transport:
The salon can be reached using local bus services from the city centre.

The team:
The team is highly qualified with each having completed training and qualifications for their respective areas.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Newly refurbished.
• Specialises in: Hair and beauty treatments.
• Brands and products used: Lifted, Lash Base, The Ordinary, Schwarzkopf, Wella, Glitter Bells, CND.
• The extra touches: Non-alcoholic refreshments are available for clients during their visit.