This dream may symbolize a desire for recognition and validation in your waking life. The hairdresser represents a part of yourself that wants to be seen as attractive and admired by others. The fact that she is not someone you know in real life suggests that this desire may be subconscious or hidden from your conscious awareness. The crowded salon and the constant compliments from the hairdresser and others may reflect a need for attention and approval from those around you. The dark red lighting and low-budget setting could represent a sense of insecurity or lack of confidence in your appearance. The mirror, which is small and not well-lit, may symbolize a distorted self-image or a limited perspective on yourself. The sudden change from having a beard to a hairless face could represent a desire for transformation or a fear of losing your current identity. Overall, this dream may be a reflection of your inner desire to be seen as attractive, popular, and confident in your waking life.