Choose from 67 venues offering balayage in Edinburgh

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.

Located in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh, Ishi Salon is armed with a passionate team constantly training to provide you with the ultimate hair and beauty experience, always taking into consideration your individual style. Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Ishi Salon that is the ultimate goal. You'll leave looking a million dollars!

Nearest public transport:

The salon is conveniently located almost directly in front of the Reseneath St. bus stop (9 Line).

The team:

The team is qualified to the highest standards. Together with skill and a keen eye for detail, they pride themselves on having a strong reputation.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, sophisticated, friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair and beauty.
• Brands and products used: Mood Beauty, Goldwell, Wella Professionals.

Cara @ Strandz Hair is based inside Strandz Hair salon, located in Morningside, Edinburgh. They offer a wide range of treatments, including haircuts, highlights, blow drys and colour, allowing you to indulge in a service performed by a true professional. With treatments that are tailor-made for each individual, book in now, before you miss out.

Nearest public transport: 

Cara @ Strandz Hair is based inside Strandz Hair salon, located in Morningside, Edinburgh is accessible by bus and has on-street parking.

The team:

The experienced team here at Cara @ Strandz Hair salon is all about understanding your needs, personalisation, and bringing out your confidence.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, knowledgeable and relaxing.
• Specialises in: Haircutting and colour.
• Brands and products used: Goldwell and KMS.
• The extra touches: Venue has on-street parking.

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.

Welcome to Alex Carmichael Hair at Salon 13, this hair salon in Edinburgh. Alex offers hair treatments such as haircuts, colouring and blow-drying with an astonishing style and finish which will leave you ready to take on the day.

Nearest public transport: Located in the West of Edinburgh, the venue is easily reached by public transport, with bus stops available nearby.

The team: Alex has 13 years in the hairdressing industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Friendly, relaxed salon. Specialises in: Haircuts, colour and Keratin. Brands and products used: Wella, L'Oréal. The extra touches: Refreshments available, tea coffee, soft drinks, prosecco bar.

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.

The salon is alive with animated hair enthusiasts, who know how to bring an enchanting and chirpy service with every haircut. Hair is always treated with precision and artistry from a stylist whose experience has matured over the years working in some of the most renowned hair salons. It's not vain to want a beautiful mane, so don't take a shortcut for your haircut, book now and these styling superstars will deliver your hair goals.

Nearest public transport:

You'll find the local bus link on Ocean Drive and parking nearby at Ocean Terminal.

The team:

With almost a decade of experience, they are veterans of the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, trendy and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Balayage and bleach.
• Brands and products used: ELEVEN Australia.

Break out of any style rut with a trip to Leith's Fundamental Salon.

A fresh, vibrant take on the traditional salon experience, this urban styled hairdressers brings you a full Wella colour and unisex styling fit for any preference.

Founded in 2019, options cover detailed updos, stylised blow drys for restored shape and volume as well as an assortment of carefully matched colour techniques.

Looking for a little something for the weekend? No worries; you'll have the option to add a few beauty extras with the likes of lash and brow tints and express waxing to choose from.

Set in the centre of Leith, Fundamental Salon is not only reachable by bus and car but there are nice little extras like a wee glass of Prosecco when you arrive.

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.

Welcome to B2in Beauty, nail and waxing professionals based in the city centre of Edinburgh. Using top-quality products they will leave your nails and skin look and feel better than ever with their many years of experience in the industry.

Nearest public transport: The venue is based in Dalry road, only a 3-minute walk from Haymarket train station, with local bus tops nearby.

The Team: They have over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Quiet, tranquil, calming and relaxing. Specialises in: Nails and waxing. Brands and products used: CND, Victora, L'Oreal and Juliet Amamd. The extra: There are free non-alcoholic drinks at the venue.

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

Please Note*

From Tues 2nd December 2024, MG Hairdressing Will be moving location!

New Salon Location

Connolly Hairdressing

16 Howard Street

Edinburgh

EH3 6TD

Welcome to MG Hairdressing Edinburgh, your go-to salon for expert low maintenance balayage, beautiful dimensional hair colours, and stunning ombré transformations. As an experienced hair colourist, we specialize in creating beachy blonde highlights, lowlights, and grey blending that perfectly suit your style. Our top-rated, affordable hair services have earned us the best reviews in Edinburgh for 2024. Whether you’re looking for the best hairdresser in Edinburgh, a blow dry bar experience, or a complete colour overhaul, we promise gorgeous results. Book your appointment today for the best salon experience in Edinburgh!

If in doubt which service to book for, please reach out to Mary via email or social media for advice.

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.

For a head-to-toe experience, Finch & Feather is the place for you. Based in Haymarket, they offer a range of hair, beauty, body, and skincare treatments.

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.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair, beauty, body, skin.
• Brands and products used: HD Brows, The Gel Bottle, Navy Professionals, Kerastase, Lycon, L'Oréal, Nouveau, ELIM, HyrdaFacial, SkinPen, SkinCeuticals, Aromatherapy Associates.

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.

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.

Located in Canonmils in Edinburgh, Kalon Salon offers a menu of hair and hair colouring services. Treat yourself to a fresh new look or some colour upkeep.

Nearest public transport: The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team: Ashley is passionate and enthusiastic about all things hair.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming. Specialises in: Hair Brands and products used: Redken, Olaplex. K18 kerastraight

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.

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.

Salon Thirteen is a luxury hairdressing salon in the heart of Corstorphine, Edinburgh. This amazing team offers a vast range of professional hair services including luxury hair extensions, hair colouring, cut and styling and hair treatments, also boasting a wide range of fabulous retail products from professional hair care to false lashes that you can purchase in-store or online.

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