New Term, Fresh Hair!
Back-to-Uni Hair at Medusa Salons in Edinburgh
Heading back to university or college this August? Whether you are returning to Edinburgh, starting your first year or preparing for a new course, a fresh haircut or colour can help you begin the term feeling confident.
Key Takeaways
- Low-maintenance cuts and colours are ideal for busy student life.
- Balayage, root melts and glossing services can make colour easier to maintain.
- A professional consultation will help you choose a style suited to your budget and routine.
- Medusa has six award-winning hair salons across Edinburgh.
- Students can receive 20% off selected hair services.
- A skin test is required at least 48 hours before any colour appointment.
From low-maintenance balayage and glossy colour to sharp cuts and complete restyles, the team at Medusa Hair Salons can create a look that suits your personality, routine and student budget.
A New Term Refresh
The beginning of a new academic year is a natural opportunity for a change. Perhaps your hair needs some attention after the summer holidays, you are ready to try the shorter cut you have been saving for months or you want a new colour to mark your move to Edinburgh.
You do not need to arrive at Medusa knowing exactly what you want. Your stylist will take the time to learn about your hair, style and routine before offering honest, personalised advice.
Your appointment might be as simple as a healthy trim and conditioning treatment, or it could be the beginning of a completely new look. Face-framing layers, bobs, curtain bangs, glossy brunettes, dimensional blondes and vivid colours can all be tailored to feel unmistakably you.
Hair That Fits Student Life
Between lectures, deadlines, nights out and perhaps a part-time job, your hair needs to work with your routine rather than adding to it.
A great student haircut should make the most of your natural texture and remain easy to manage when you do not have much time. Let your stylist know how you usually care for your hair and how often you are realistically prepared to style it. This will help us create a haircut that looks good beyond the day of your appointment.
The same applies to colour. If you would prefer to leave longer between salon visits, balayage, root melts and softly blended highlights can create a more gradual grow-out. A toner or gloss can then refresh the colour and shine between larger appointments.
If low-maintenance is not your priority, university can also be the perfect time to try something bolder. Our Edinburgh colourists can create platinum blondes, vivid shades, creative panels and statement colour placements, with professional advice on the upkeep involved.
Make Your Colour Last Longer
Good home care can help you get more from your colour appointment. Washing your hair less frequently, choosing a professional colour-safe shampoo and using cooler water can all help reduce fading.
Heat protection is also essential if you regularly straighten, curl or blow-dry your hair. Your Medusa stylist can recommend a straightforward routine suited to your hair and budget, without suggesting more products than you really need.
When your colour begins to lose its tone, you may not require a full colour appointment. A professional gloss or toner could be enough to restore shine and keep your hair looking fresh.
Thinking About a Big Change?
Starting university can feel like the ideal time to reinvent yourself, but major colour changes need careful planning.
Lightening dark hair, removing box colour or creating a vivid shade may take more than one visit. During your consultation, your Medusa colourist will assess your existing colour, hair condition and previous treatments before explaining what can safely be achieved.
This careful approach helps to protect the strength of your hair and avoids the unpredictable results that can come from DIY bleach and box dyes. A skin test will also be required at least 48 hours before any hair colour appointment.
Salons Near Edinburgh Universities
Medusa has six salons located throughout Edinburgh:
- Teviot Place
- Bread Street
- Hanover Street
- Broughton Street
- Elm Row
- Raeburn Place
Our Teviot Place salon is situated next to the University of Edinburgh and close to the Meadows. Our other salons are conveniently located around Edinburgh city centre and Stockbridge.
Whichever salon you choose, you can expect an expert consultation, professional advice and a friendly welcome.
Students Save Up To 30 % With Medusa Salons
Students can receive 30% off their first visit to Medusa and then 20% off selected haircuts and hair colour appointments (until graduation at least!) at our salons in Edinburgh.
The ongoing discount is available on eligible appointments from Monday to Friday with selected stylists, subject to availability. Simply bring a valid student ID with you each time you visit.
New student clients can also claim an introductory hair colour offer before accessing the ongoing student discount. The offer cannot be combined with another promotion and is unavailable during December. Please check the full terms and conditions before booking.
CLAIM YOUR STUDENT OFFER
Book Your Student Appointment at Edinburgh's Best Hair Salons
August and September are busy months for student hair appointments in Edinburgh, so we recommend booking before lectures begin.
Whether you want a quick trim, an easy-to-maintain colour or a complete new-term transformation, our Medusa stylists will help you find a look that feels like you.
Call your local Medusa salon or book online.