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HAIR!

|Types of hair: |Do you usually put your hair up or wear |Hair colors: |

|thick |your hair down? | |

|thin |ponytail | |

|fine |pigtails (usually kids) | |

|straight |braid | |

|curly |bun | |

|wavy |French twist | |

| |headband | |

|Length of hair: |clips | |

|short |ponytail holder/elastic | |

|long |bobby pins/hair pins | |

|medium-length |barrettes | |

|chin-length | | |

|shoulder-length |Do you part your hair on the left or the | |

|bob |right? | |

|layered |My part is on the right. | |

|bangs | | |

|buzz cut (men) | | |

|sideburns (men) | | |

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| | |Black |She/He has black hair. |

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| | |Brown |She has brown hair. |

| | |Dark brown |She is a brunette. |

| | |Light brown |He has brown hair. |

| | |Chestnut | |

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| | |Blond |She has blond hair. |

| | |Sandy |She is a blonde. |

| | |Light blond |He has blond hair. |

| | |Dirty blond |He is blond. |

| | |Strawberry blond |She/He is a towhead. |

| | |White/towhead | |

| | |(for children) | |

| | | |She/He has red hair. |

| | |Red |She/He is a redhead. |

| | |Strawberry |She/He is a carrot top. |

| | |Dark red |(used for children) |

| | |Auburn | |

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| | | |She/He has grey hair. |

| | |Grey/Gray |She/He is silver-haired. |

| | |Silver |She/He has gone grey. |

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|”I’m having a bad hair day.” | | |

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|good condition: | | |

|healthy | | |

|lustrous | | |

|shiny | | |

|silky | | |

|smooth | | |

|soft | | |

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|bad condition: | | |

|dry | | |

|brittle | | |

|oily | | |

|greasy | | |

|damaged | | |

|split ends | | |

|frizzy | | |

|thinning | | |

|dry scalp/dandruff | | |

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I need a haircut:

• Salon (men or women), Beauty Parlor/Beauty Salon (women- less common these days), Barbershop (men)

• Hair stylist/ Hair dresser/ Barber (men)

|Making an appointment: |

|A: I’d like to make an appointment for a haircut. |

|B: Just a cut? |

|A: A cut and blow dry. |

|B: Who do you usually see?/Do you have a stylist you prefer? |

|A: Could you recommend someone? |

|B: All of our stylists are good. When would you like to come? |

|A: Is there anything available on Thursday? |

|B: Nora can take you at 2:00 on Thursday. |

|A: Great. Thanks. 2:00 on Thursday with Nora. See you then. |

|B: See you Thursday. Bye. |

|Things the hairdresser might ask: |Things you might tell the hairdresser: |

|Do you have a style in mind? |Keep it the same, just trim it. |

| |Keep the style the same, just shorten it. |

| |Could you recommend a style? |

| |What would you suggest? |

| |What would look good with my face? |

| |What style would suit me best? |

| |What length would you suggest? |

| |Cut it however you think it will look best. |

|How much do you want off? | |

|How much should I take off? |Just take off 1 inch/ ½ inch/ 2 inches. |

| |I just need a trim/ Just a trim. |

| |Not too short. |

|What do you think? Is it short enough? |Don’t cut much off. |

|Would you like more off? |Leave the back longer. |

| |I want to grow my hair out. |

|Do you use product? |I want to grow out my bangs. |

|Would you like gel? Mousse? |Leave my bangs long. |

|Would you like a blow dry/ blowout? |Please cut my bangs/Cut my bangs shorter, please. |

| |Part it on the other side, please. |

| |I want some layers. |

| |I want to get a perm. |

|Do you color your hair? | |

|Is this your natural color? |I need to color my hair. |

| |I want to hide the grey. |

| |I’d like highlights. |

|How do you like it? What do you think? | |

| |I love it! It looks really cute. ( |

| |It’s a great cut. |

| |I hate it! I guess it’ll grow. ( |

** Americans typically tip the hairdresser 15-20%

Hair Equipment:

brush

comb

hairdryer/blowdryer

curling iron

flat iron

curlers

scissors

thinning shears

hair clipper/buzzer (usually men)

gel, mousse, hairspray

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