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.

A hair salon that also provides cosmetic and beauty services is known as a beauty salon. Waxing, makeup artistry, tanning, and nail services may be available in addition to haircuts, colors, and styling.

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.

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.