Choose from 7 hair salons near Abbeyhill, Edinburgh

Get back to the hair necessities, with James Dickson Hair, Edinburgh and give yourself something to root home about. Through this scissor scholar's expert cutting and colouring techniques, you'll re-discover the art of hair customization 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 17-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at James Dickson Hair.

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

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.

Inky and the Mane is Edinburgh's only joint tattoo and hair studio with accessibility and creativity at its core. We also double as a versatile events venue offering monthly drag and art gallery exhibitions, workshops, parties, and rentable photography space.

As a queer-owned and family-run business, we’re on a mission to create a welcoming, professional, and community-focused creative hub where our customers feel comfortable expressing their full selves and our artists, barbers, and stylists feel empowered to do their best work and hone their craft.

Nestled alongside Calton Hill a mere 6-minute walk from Edinburgh’s Waverley Station, our studio has been purpose-built to be fun, airy, and modular, meaning that in addition to the high-quality tattoo and barbering services we have the privilege of offering our customers, we’re able to host frequent community events and rent our space for professional photography and other creative endeavours.

We are proud to work alongside an amazing team composed of some of Scotland’s most talented creatives and regularly ask both UK and International artists and barbers to join us as guests.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Inviting, relaxed, professional

Update your hair in an instant with Danielle Collins Hair, 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, 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 20-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station 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:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Wella.

Step into a trendy sanctuary, where the vibes are as vibrant as the colours and the style game is always on point with Escape Hairdressing, 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 service will leave you trimming over with confidence! So, don't get yourself into a hairy situation, stick with the pros at TEscape Hairdressing!

Nearest public transport:

A 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Escape Hairdressing. There's also paid parking available close by.

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 and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Wella.
• 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.

Based in Myles Hairdressing on Cadzow Place, you will walk into a friendly salon with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Specialising in Colour as a Wella Master Colour Expert, you will receive a 1st class service from start to finish, along with education on home-styling and aftercare advice.

With over 10 years experience as an allrounder Stylist, specialising in Hair Extensions, as well as Colour, I have a great passion for creating fresh and up-to-date looks for all of my clients and no job is too big...In fact, I like to be challenged, so don't hold back.

Come one, come all to Luxe Hair Studio, Edinburgh's newest hair grooming and colouring hot spot for men and women.

Whether you're in the market for a quick trim, expert colour or a brave new style, stylist Calvin and his 8 years of experience are the perfect match.

Add subtle colour with some highlights or transform your look with a full head tint and trust that your shine will last long after its appointment with the use of renowned products L'Oreal, Wella and Olaplex.