beauty salon

[byoo-tee suh-lon]

noun

1. an establishment where people, especially women, go for hairdressing, manicures, or other cosmetic treatments.

beauty salon

noun

1. an establishment providing women with services to improve their beauty, such as hairdressing, manicuring, facial treatment, and massage

Word History and Origins

Origin of beauty salon¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

Example Sentences

There is a black market and to be safe people should avoid buying from unregulated sellers such as beauty salons or via social media.

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Kellie Howson, 54, who lost four teeth after she paid £65 for a whitening treatment at a beauty salon in Lancaster, urged the public to be aware of the dangers.

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The couple took over The Dew Drop Inn, a jukebox joint, and turned it into a beauty salon.

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The plaza hosts clothing stores and beauty salons, catering for weddings and other special occasions.

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“My mom cut hair for a long time, so I grew up in a beauty salon,” he says, casually dressed in a light blue button-up shirt.

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