The word "salon" generally means a larger living room. "Salon" comes from Italian and refers to a room decorated with fine art. It was introduced to France in the 17th century and was originally the name of the gallery of the Louvre Palace. Later, it gradually became popular to talk about art, play cards and chat while appreciating art. French literati and artists often accepted the hospitality of noble women and talked loudly in the living room. Therefore, the word "salon" does not refer to a room where art is displayed, but more to a place for such gatherings and discussions. In France in the 17th and 18th centuries, the salon, as a social place, had a great influence. At that time, books were not as popular as they are now, and various promotional tools were not developed. Some literati often recited their new works in salons, and the salons provided them with the opportunity to publish their works. People also spread information and create public opinion in salons, absorbing wise words from high-pitched speeches and gaining insight into their conscience. Therefore, the salon is also a good opportunity to observe people. After entering the 18th century, the nature of the salon changed. What was mainly discussed in the salon was not literature and art but politics and science. Sometimes there were radical remarks, so salons at that time often became hotbeds of revolution. Soon, clubs that only discussed political issues sprang up from the Salon.

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for art exhibitions to use the name salon. Hairdressing shops are usually represented by salon, which roughly means a gathering or a place where many people chat and communicate. It is often used as a synonym for hairdressing shops in China