A shop where barbers cut men's hair and shave beards. Similar to 理髪店, but 理容店 may also include basic beauty services for men.
See also: 理髪店
A new barbershop opened in front of the station.
美容院 is a beauty salon/hair salon, typically for women, offering perms, coloring, and styling, whereas 理容店 is a barbershop primarily for men.
Compound of 理容 (riyō, 'barbering, hairdressing') + 店 (ten, 'shop'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji 理 (principle, arrange) and 容 (appearance) suggest the idea of grooming one's appearance.