noun
salon
suh-LAHN/səˈlɑːn/
A business providing hair or beauty treatments.
The stylist cuts a customer's hair in the salon.
Etymology
Salone meant a large hall, and salon initially referred to a grand room or reception room. The meaning later extended to an establishment providing hairdressing and beauty care.
In context
we're here at the beautiful salon brigitte salon in woodland hills california and i'm going to show you how to wear your long blonde hair
More examples
- The salon offers hair and nail treatments.
- He booked an appointment at a nearby salon.
- The stylist opened her own salon.
Forms
salon · salons
Similar words
- barbershop
- Usually focuses on haircuts and shaving.
- spa
- Usually offers a wider range of relaxation and body treatments.