Beauty lounge, of a sort

BLOWDRYBAR

Where stylists work their magic with heat and airflow to perfect your hair’s finish.

"Beauty lounge, of a sort" hints at a place focused on styling, but the twist is in the phrasing. "Blow dry bar" is a trendy salon specializing in blowouts, and the answer squashes the words together as "BLOWDRYBAR" for crossword-style compactness. The clue plays on the idea of a "bar" as a social spot, but for hair instead of drinks.