Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Hair Salon in Madison, WI
Duncan Edward is a family-owned hair salon in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 1989 by English founders Duncan and Gillian Cairns. Our team of experienced stylists specializes in precision cuts, advanced coloring techniques, and innovative treatments using premium products like Goldwell color and exclusive Duncan Edward hair care lines. We combine British styling expertise with Midwestern hospitality to deliver personalized service focused on enhancing client confidence through exceptional hair care.Our commitment to ongoing education ensures we remain at the forefront of hair design trends while maintaining a welcoming environment where clients receive both technical excellence and warm, individualized attention.
Services
Haircuts
Coloring
Smoothing Treatments
Balayage
Facial Waxing
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Our stylists have 20+ years of combined experience in advanced hair techniques
- We offer exclusive Bioprogramming treatment devices for healthier hair
- Family-owned since 1989 with personalized client education
- Carry premium product lines including Olaplex and Milbon
- Provide mobile app for convenient appointment management
What people say
Great service
Awesome stylists
Wonderful atmosphere
Best haircuts ever
Exceptional customer service
Services
Precision Haircuts
Our experienced stylists provide tailored precision cuts using advanced techniques. We offer men's, women's, and children's haircuts with personalized styling recommendations. Each service includes professional consultation and product education to maintain your style at home.
Hair Coloring
Advanced coloring services include full head color, root touch-ups, and specialty techniques like balayage. Using Goldwell color system and Olaplex bond repair, we create vibrant, long-lasting results while maintaining hair health through professional-grade formulations.
Smoothing Treatments
Our smoothing treatments deliver frizz-free, radiant hair with lasting results. Using keratin-based formulas, these treatments improve hair texture while maintaining natural movement, ideal for clients seeking low-maintenance styling solutions.
Balayage Highlights
Hand-painted balayage techniques create natural, sun-kissed highlights with seamless grow-out. Our stylists customize each application for dimension and brightness, using premium lightening systems that protect hair integrity.
Bioprogramming Treatments
Exclusive Bioprogramming devices combine styling with hair repair technology. These treatment tools improve hair health with each use, reducing frizz and damage while providing guilt-free heat styling through advanced molecular restructuring.
People
Duncan Cairns
Founder & Stylist
Duncan Edward Cairns, named after legendary English footballer Duncan Edwards, brings decades of styling expertise to Madison. With extensive industry experience, he leads our team in delivering British-inspired hair design while maintaining a welcoming salon environment.
Gillian Cairns
Founder
Co-founder Gillian Cairns established Duncan Edward with her husband in 1989. Her vision combines European styling traditions with Midwestern hospitality, creating a unique salon experience that has attracted loyal clients for over three decades.
Questions
What hair services do you specialize in?
We specialize in precision cuts, advanced coloring techniques, smoothing treatments, and facial waxing using premium products.
Do you offer walk-in appointments?
Appointments are not always required, but we recommend booking in advance for preferred time slots.
What makes your salon unique?
We combine European styling expertise with family-owned service and exclusive Bioprogramming treatment technology.
Are your stylists trained in current trends?
Our team receives ongoing education to stay at the forefront of hair design innovations.
Do you sell hair care products?
Yes, we offer our exclusive Duncan Edward line and premium brands like Olaplex and Milbon.
Reviews (6)
Lini D.
May 18, 2022
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Fantastic experience, Thank you Aaron for putting life back in my hair, love the new cut. Definitely be coming back.
Jacob Scher
Feb 08, 2022
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I've been going to see Aaron for over 10 years. He always gives me the most badass haircuts. He's a funny dude and we always joke around. This is wonderful environment to be and I praises everyone that works here. You won't be disappointed with a new look. Service: Haircut
Rahe Schultz
Sep 21, 2021
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My special needs, non-cognitive 16 year daughter needed a well over due haircut as she does not generate her temperatures and does not sweat as well, as she will eat her hair. I scheduled her a haircut with Casey and informed him of these issues and he was very tentative, empathetic and understanding of her needs and he and the receptionist instantly put on a mask as she is immune compromised as well.
He was very patient with her as she is non - cognitive and doesn't understand directions. He did an amazing job on her hair and even suggested some things such as cutting the underneath to help keep her cooler during these hotter months. He was very friendly and kind and extremely knowledgeable. I love my daughter's haircut! Thank you Casey!
He was very patient with her as she is non - cognitive and doesn't understand directions. He did an amazing job on her hair and even suggested some things such as cutting the underneath to help keep her cooler during these hotter months. He was very friendly and kind and extremely knowledgeable. I love my daughter's haircut! Thank you Casey!
Lisa-Ashley
May 29, 2021
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For 10 years I would bounce from one salon/stylist to another but once I started at Duncan Edwards I knew I found my salon. For the last 10+ years I have been going to Duncan Edwards and Natasha makes me feel like a rock star. I have incredibly thick hair and she has always given me the best highlights and haircuts. Both of my children also love coming to Duncans. Having been a customer for a while I have noticed the strong relationships and longevity of stylists which tells me a lot about Duncan as an employer and the customer loyalty to their stylists. I'm a lifelong madisonian and I highly recommend this salon!
Vickie Julka
Apr 16, 2021
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I've been going to Natasha at Duncan Edward for years. Each time I come out feeling like she knows me, knows my hair and what it is going to do after I leave the salon. The staff is always welcoming and friendly and make you feel like you are a part of the family. Thanks, Natasha and Duncan Edward salon! I look forward to getting back to a regular schedule after the quarantine is over. Wishes for a happy and healthy 2021!
Destiny Handel
Mar 15, 2021
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I was really nervous to have someone fix my hair, but Casey did an excellent job going from a dark color to a lighter and vibrant color. I wanted something fun; and boy did he deliver! It's both fun, and I can rock it at work! Best of both worlds. It was such a nice environment at the salon (very important if you have to spend a couple hours with a person). I honestly wasn't sure what I would be leaving with, but I didn't know it would be more confidence.
Thank you Casey for giving me what I didn't know I needed! I will surely be back for all my hair styling and color needs! :). The only thing that would make this place better is if they served ham sandwiches.
Thank you Casey for giving me what I didn't know I needed! I will surely be back for all my hair styling and color needs! :). The only thing that would make this place better is if they served ham sandwiches.
