Caldow Salon

I actually popped in here out of sheer nosiness because my friend had been here for a haircut last week and she looked so fabulous, I had to find out for myself what it was all about.
I needed a quick split end trim and I was in a rush, so I decided to pop in here before my train home to see what they could do. Entering the salon, you are hit with a wall of warm air and fruity shampoos, and the receptionist was smiley and friendly. I sat in the leather clad waiting area flicking through a hair mag for 10 minutes, and the stylist came over to regretably inform me that they were packed to the rafters and couldn’t fit me in for another hour and a half. Unfortunately I was rushing so I had to decline, but they even offered me a drink and a chance to book another appointment, and were very apologetic even though they didn’t really have to be.
Although I didn’t get a hair cut, the work ethic and the personality of the place struck me as soon as I walked in, and I would have no hesitations in coming here for a hair cut the next time I need one!

I visited Caldow Salon when I used to live not too far near Roseburn. I finally decided that it was in the best interests of those around me that I got my scruffy hair a bit into shape.
I don’t like to splash out on haircuts. Being originally a country bumpkin I used to enjoy a trim at my local hairdressers for £6. I know Caldow’s £25 for a gents cut and finish (£29 for ladies) isn’t that bad for Edinburgh, but that’s only because Edinburgh hairdressers are all so darn expensive. The actual haircut was fine. It was pretty much what I asked for, nothing fancy. It wasn’t really anything better than my old £6 trim, but I suppose I’ve been spoilt.
The salon itself looks quite swanky. They offer you a drink when you come in, and the leather seats face you sit in while being cut up (so to speak) faces individual mini TV screens. It all looks very nice, and I suppose that’s party what you’re paying for, but at the end of the day I’m only in there for half an hour and I just want my hair tidied!
The staff themselves were very friendly. I popped in to make an appointment and they asked me what I wanted done and I wanted any advice. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth checking out, especially if you take your hairdressers a bit more seriously than I do. A full list of their services can be found online.
Note: You can actually get 20% off your first booking if you go onto their website and quote «web offer» when you book.

Just had my first visit to Caldow and was very pleased with the result. The salon is light & airy, and everyone was very pleasant.
Kim cut and coloured my hair, she gave great advice on what would suit me as well as styling tips for my new do.
+ is open 7days
— was a bit pricey at £42 for a cut