Demographics cover the background information of a target market. A demographic profile might include such basic data as age, education, marital status, locations and occupation. Your salon can target eco-conscious, unmarried, college-educated women who are between the ages of 20 and 35.

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.

A beauty salon or beauty parlor is an establishment that provides cosmetic treatments for people. Other variations of this type of business include hair salons, spas, day spas, and medical spas.

In the hair stylist role, you will shampoo, blow-dry, cut, color, and style the customer's hair. You will be responsible for making the customer feel relaxed and pampered throughout the session. You must maintain extensive knowledge about current trends in haircuts and hair styling.