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Where exhibitionists go for hairdressing? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

salon

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This clue might be a double definition.

'where exhibitionists' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'for hairdressing?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'go' is the link.

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(Other definitions for salon that I've seen before include "(Room for) gathering of distinguished people" , "Place of business for eg beautician" , "Literary gathering" , "Loans for elegant guest room" , "Room where beautician works" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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