Excited to get a new haircut, or do you want to try a new color for your hair? You can easily do both of these things, and more, at the hairdresser's or a barber shop. To ensure that you get the exact look that you want, why not get prepared for your visit by learning a few essential phrases?
We'll help you by teaching you the most common phrases and questions used at the hairdresser's. They'll help you communicate better and prevent the hairdresser or barber from making any mistakes. Let's check them out!
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We'll help you by teaching you the most common phrases and questions used at the hairdresser's. They'll help you communicate better and prevent the hairdresser or barber from making any mistakes. Let's check them out!
Questions: Hairdresser
Below, we've collected common questions that hairdressers and barbers will ask. Learn them so that you can better understand and answer them!
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| What are you looking to have done today? | |
| How would you like me to cut your hair? | |
| How much should I take off? | |
| How short do you want your hair? | |
| How do you normally wear your hair? | |
| Would you like me to wash it too? | |
| Do you normally straighten your hair? | |
| What kind of shampoo do you use at home? | |
| How do you usually part your hair? | |
| Do you want to keep your bangs? | |
| What do you think? |
Questions and Statements: Customer
To ensure that you get the exact look that you want, you'll need to be able to describe how you want your hair done. The following phrases will help you do this. By learning them you'll prevent any misunderstandings between you and your hairdresser.|
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| Do I need to make an appointment to get a haircut? | |
| I'd like a wash and cut. | |
| I want to dye my hair red. | |
| Can I just get a trim, please? | |
| I'm trying to grow my hair out a bit. | |
| I would like to keep my hair as long as possible. | |
| I usually keep my hair up in a ponytail. | |
| I wash and blow dry my hair every day. | |
| I'm hoping to try a new hairstyle. | |
| I normally part my hair to the left. |
Relax while Listening to the Phrases
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