McGills Hairdressing

Edinburgh

I have been a happy customer for many years. Every member of staff is confident and creative with my curly hair. The products are ideal for my skin and hair needs, but also so eco-friendly (including discounts on refills for reusing bottles). You can tell that this salon respects both its customers and its staff team. Last but certainly not least, the expert care for my scalp has been life-changing. I recommend McGills to everyone!

As someone who always feels quite awkward talking to a hairdresser, I wasn’t looking forward to me trying to explain to Toria what I wanted. I shouldn’t have worried, from first going in the shop and chatting with Toria, who made it so easy to be understood with her knowledge of styles that would suit and of colours and hair products that would help me and my unruly hair!I had the best haircut I’ve had in a long time and can’t wait to go to my next one and start a brand new journey. Thanks Toria xox

Had a great time the other day getting my haircut from Rachel. She listened to what I asked and the results were great. Would definitely recommend

Toria was so friendly and accommodating. She was attentive too, listened to everything I asked for, and I came away with a haircut I love.

Due to upcoming cancer treatment I had restricted availability and decided to use a different hairdresser than usual. I’m usually very happy. I brought an image of the haircut I wanted - one that my regular hairdresser uses as reference, and I also showed images of what I did not want to ensure the vibe and tone of my short haircut was communicated clearly. Despite appearing to understand I ended up with exactly the cut I did not want and even had to stop a bizarre blow dry. When booking I was assured that Tori was as experienced as my usual hairdresser Chloe - My hair is tolerable but doesn’t look like me. I don’t feel comfortable complaining but im very disappointed.

Thee best hairdresser (Heather and team) in Edinburgh. Excellent understanding of my fine thin hair. Eco-aware ++ I couldn’t ask for more! 23.10.26 Hair thoroughly washed and rinsed at the nape of my neck which sometimes doesn’t happen. Lovely head massage. Felt bad I had no tip for the lovely nearly qualified junior whom I’ve forgotten the name of. Owner always does a fantastic job: she knows my hair inside and out. Having a loyalty treatment in between my regular appointments. Good chat about my next colour appointment too.

Hi, Ross Shand here, I'd like to tell you about my recent visit and appointment at Mcgills, Hairdressing Salon, Edinburgh, on 16th September 2026. When I arrived I was warmly greeted by Gary and Heather (Owners) and Rachel (my daughter). I was booked in for a gents haircut and style.. with Rachel.. who is progressing tremendously within the Business. Coffee and biscuits followed, and my haircut was excellent, carried out with precision and care, and super attention to detail, all in, I was very impressed. All staff are very friendly, efficient and welcoming. Mcgills is a brilliant Hairdressing Salon, in a very good central, city centre location, and I would not hesitate to recommend them. Ross Shand

Emma actually nails it every time. After searching for a really long time to find a hairdresser in Edinburgh I trust, I finally found her! She’s the best. HIGHLY recommend.

Hi to all the team at Mcgills, I would just like to post a wee review of my recent appointment on 16th September. As always the service, attention, expertise, and of course the \"banter\" were all excellent. My Stylist was Rachel, and my haircut was brilliant, with great attention to detail. Everyone in the salon is so friendly and welcoming, and proficient. Look forward to my next visit, in the meantime, onwards and upwards, you are all brilliant, Kind regards, Ross.

Get a blow drys done here from time to time by Taylor, she always does a excellent job and and a great head massage.Very nice saloon, lovely staff.

Rachel did a fantastic job with my cut and color. It’s everything I wanted and more!

Had a wonderful experience with Ems. She really took the time to listen and clarify what I wanted, especially as it was my first visit to this salon. I got exactly the cut we discussed with tips on how to style and maintain it. Will most definitely be back!

My experiences at mcgills hairdressing have always been so welcoming and wonderful. Hollie is an amazing hardworking hairdresser who is incredibly precise and always pays such close attention to detail. She also does an absolutely killer bouncy blowout!

The whole team is so lovely and welcoming, and i always leave feeling amazing. i couldn’t recommend Hollie and the team at mcgills enough!!

Tamara did a great job, I love the colour and cut. Thank you.

Fantastic service from Garry and apprentice Emma. They took the time to establish my likes/dislikes and dealt with my awkwardness professionally and with such friendliness. I have finally found a hairdresser in Edinburgh I can cope with. Thank you so much, my hair thanks you too :-)

Rachel was an amazing stylist she completely transformed my hair. I went from being so unhappy with my hair due to hair loss in recent years and a colour job I was unhappy with, to feeling totally myself again . I’m now feeling like this is what my hair should always look like when I get it done, and just absolutely in love with it. I think what made a huge difference was not only Rachel’s amazing skills but the consultation we had with heather before the session totally made the whole vision come to life and was definitely worth the time spent talking through what I wanted. Which is something I’ve never had before.
Will definitely be returning to McGills again!

I saw Sarah (Trichologist) as I had some issues with dandruff and redness on the scalp. Sarah was very knowledgeable and advised a treatment plan which made a difference straight away, I would highly recommend Sarah.

I went in to tidy / freshen a slightly uneven DIY haircut and Tamara was great -- she really listened to what I wanted, she shaped it up really nicely while keeping the length which was exactly what I wanted, and she gave me recommendations on how to style it with tools / products. Would go again if I lived in Edinburgh :)

Came to mcgills after a complete disaster job at another salon. Hollie is an absolute saving grace and did an amazing repair. I felt so well looked after the whole time and she continued to explain treatments and the different parts of the process as we went along, making me feel cared for as well understanding what she was doing. Both the entire experience and the end result were totally 5 stars. Thank you so much Hollie

Three reasons why I depend on McGills:
1) the expertise with (and appreciation for) curly hair
2) scalp health and wellness, both treatments in salon and long-term products for home use - this is unique and for me has been life-changing!
3) philosophy and products that are eco-friendly (and human-friendly)

Loyal customer for many years now.