Hairdressers undertake work that creates a more permanent change in the appearance of their clients. This includes haircuts, chemical treatments, permanent hair extensions, and hair colouring. They can also do hair styling, or hand over the client to a hairstylist. Hairstylists primarily do temporary styling of hair.

Men and women go to a hair salon to get their hair cut, styled, and dyed. Hairdressers, stylists, cosmetologists, shampooers, and receptionists are among the specialists employed by most salons to meet the needs of customers.

A hair salon is an establishment that offers professional hair styling services for men and women. Hair salons offer hair services including professional hair styling and hair texturing. Many hair salons also offer hair coloring, highlights, head and scalp treatments and formal styling.