Choose from 7 venues offering balayage near Trinity, Edinburgh

Welcome to Brian Rafferty Hair, your go-to destination for exquisite hairdressing in Edinburgh. Located in the heart of the city, our salon combines creativity and precision to deliver exceptional hair treatments tailored to your unique style and preferences.

Whether you're looking for a bold new cut, vibrant colour, or elegant updo, our talented stylists are dedicated to creating stunning looks that leave you feeling confident and beautiful.

At Brian Rafferty Hair, we prioritise quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring each client receives personalised attention and expert care. Step into our salon and experience the artistry of hairdressing at its finest.

The Team:

They are highly trained beautician, with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Goldwell, Moroccan Oil and Kerasilk.
• The extra: They are masters in the industry.

Top Rated 2023

Mary (MG Hairdressing) is an exceptionally talented independent stylist based within Kalon Hair Studio in the heart of Edinburgh's Canonmills area, located just a 15-minute walk from Princes Street and Leith, and a short walk from Edinburgh Botanical Gardens.

Mary is a colour, bleach & balayage specialist, although her skills & experience extend to other areas of hairdressing too. She boasts an impressive portfolio which shows how in depth her knowledge of the industry is. She is a Finalist in the Wella National Trend Vision Award 2021 Colour Specialist category, which is a very prestigous annual award recognising the best in the hairdressing industry.

With her friendly, relaxed approach she will have you relaxing in no time. Mary's skill and attention to detail are exceptional and with her professional demeanour & experience, Mary is guaranteed to leave you feeling utterly delighted with your new look.

Due to investing in many years of specialised training courses, Mary has fine tuned her skills and knowledge in order to perfect her craft. She loves to keep up to date with current trends, as well as offering the best advise on how to get the most out of your hair at home. Her keen eye for style and colour make for a thoroughly attentive and informative experience, no matter which treatment you book.

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

Marishka @ The Salon on Glanville is a hairdressing business located in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The salon offers a variety of hair services including cuts, colouring, styling, and treatments.

The salon has a team of skilled and experienced stylists who are trained to provide personalised consultations to each client, helping them to choose the best hair style and colour to suit their individual needs and preferences.

They use high-quality hair products from well-known brands to ensure the best results for their clients. The salon's comfortable and modern environment makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based in Glanville Place, with local bus routes scattered nearby.

The Team: 

They are highly trained hairdressers with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue: 

• Atmosphere: Friendly and professional.                 
• Specialises in: Balayage.
• The extra: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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.

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

Welcome to Hair by Shannon, based within Kalon Hair Studio in Canonmills, Edinburgh. They offer a variety of hair services, including haircuts, colouring, highlights, balayage, and men’s haircuts. In their 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 Howard Street, the shop can be accessed by multiple bus lines with stops nearby and is just a mile from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

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: Redken, Olaplex, and Katine.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Angela Carr Hairdressing is a unisex hair salon located in Canonmills, Edinburgh, offering a vast array of expert hair treatments including balayage, babylights, keratin treatments and much more.

Nearest public transport:
Located just 10-minutes from the city centre, the salon is well-connected by bus and Edinburgh Central train station is just a 20-minute walk away.

The team:
Angela has over 30 years of experience in the hair industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Luxurious, relaxed, friendly, warm.
• Specialises in: Balayage and hair colouring.
• Brands and products used: Redken, Olaplex, Pureology, Kerastraight.
• The extra touches: Refreshments such as tea, coffee and soft drinks are available for clients.