is an establishment that offers a variety of cosmetic treatments and cosmetic services for men and women. Beauty salons may offer a variety of services including professional hair cutting and styling, manicures and pedicures, and often cosmetics, makeup and makeovers.

 A clean, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing salon space that makes clients feel comfortable and relaxed. No one wants to get their hair done in a place that is dark, unwelcoming and dingy.

 an informal education for women, where they were able to exchange ideas, receive and give criticism, read their own works and hear the works and ideas of other intellectuals. Many ambitious women used the salon to pursue a form of higher education.