What is the difference between a barber and a hairdresser, and what do you call the place in the US? What is the difference between a barber and a hairdresser as a job? Regarding the place, do I say

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What is the difference between a barber and a hairdresser, and what do you call the place in the US? What is the difference between a barber and a hairdresser as a job? Regarding the place, do I say I will get my hair cut at the barbershop or at the barber's? I would also love to hear the thoughts of British English speakers.

Sep 19, 2018 12:29 PM

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In the US a barbershop (or the "Barbers" saying either is fine) generally does men's haircuts (or short haircuts) and provides shaving services. A Hairdresser works in a Hair Salon which will do unisex haircuts but generally cater more towards women's haircuts, styling, and color. Sometimes they will provide waxing, and facial services as well.

September 19, 2018

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