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At the Hairdresser

You can use these phrases when you visit a hairdresser to get your hair cut and styled.

Key Phrases

I would like to book an appointment for a haircut and a color if you have time.

💡 Use this phrase when you want to schedule a visit for multiple services at the salon.

Can you please tell me how much a basic wash, trim, and blow-dry will cost?

💡 Ask this question before the service begins so you can check the prices of the treatments.

I want to keep the length but I need you to clean up the split ends.

💡 Say this if you want to keep your current style but need to remove damaged hair.

Could you make it a bit shorter in the back and leave it longer on top?

💡 This is a useful way to explain how you want different parts of your hair cut.

I have decided to dye my hair a darker shade because my current color has faded.

💡 Use this phrase to explain your decision when you want to change your current hair color.

Please show me some pictures of styles that might look good with my face shape.

💡 You can ask for advice if you are not sure which haircut will suit you best.

I usually part my hair on the left side but today I want a different style.

💡 This helps the hairdresser understand how you normally wear your hair during the week.

If you cut it too short, I will not be able to tie it back easily.

💡 This warning prevents the stylist from making your hair shorter than you want it to be.

Could you use some product that will help to keep the style in place all day?

💡 Use this request if you want the stylist to apply hairspray or gel after styling.

I am ready to pay now, so could you please tell me the total price?

💡 Say this at the counter when you are finished and want to pay the bill.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Hello, I have booked an appointment for a haircut and a color under the name of Sarah.
Stylist
Welcome to our salon, so please sit down and we can discuss the style that you want.
Customer
I want to keep the length but I need you to clean up all the split ends.
Stylist
That is fine, but do you also want to make it a bit shorter in the back?
Customer
No, but I have decided to dye my hair a darker shade because my color has faded.
Stylist
If we use this dark brown shade, it will look very shiny and healthy under the lights.
Customer
That sounds perfect, so can you please tell me how much the total price will be?
Stylist
It will cost eighty dollars because we are offering a special discount for new customers this week.

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