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.

In a traditional hair salon, stylists often work on multiple clients simultaneously, which can lead to divided attention. In a private salon studio, the stylist can focus solely on one client at a time, ensuring that they receive one-on-one attention and care.

A hair salon is a business that provides clients with a variety of hair-related services. Haircutting, regular and formal styling, chemical treatments (color, highlights, perms, and keratin treatments), hair and scalp treatments, and beard and mustache shaping are all included.