Salon/səˈlɑːn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Personal Care Refers specifically to places for beauty and personal grooming services. She spent her afternoon at the beauty salon getting a manicure. Pro Tip 2/3Appointment Culture Visiting a salon often requires booking an appointment beforehand. I need to call the salon to schedule a hair cut for next week. Pro Tip 3/3Casual Term The word 'salon' is a casual, everyday term and not overly formal or technical. Let's open our own nail salon in the neighborhood.