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.

Audrey's (previously Alma's) was a hair salon located at number 2 Coronation Street which was opened by Audrey Roberts in 1998. She ran the business successfully until 2018 when her shares were bought by Maria Connor and Claudia Colby.

Men and women go to a hair salon to get their hair cut, styled, and dyed. Hairdressers, stylists, cosmetologists, shampooers, and receptionists are among the specialists employed by most salons to meet the needs of customers.