At the Hairdresser
Use these practical phrases to check in, explain exactly how you want your hair cut or colored, and understand the stylist in a Spanish-speaking salon.
Key Phrases
Tengo cita para un corte.
neutralI have an appointment for a cut.
A natural way to check in when you arrive.
Quiero un corte de pelo, por favor.
politeI want a haircut, please.
The most common and polite way to ask for a service.
Solo quiero cortar las puntas.
neutralI just want to cut the ends.
'Las puntas' means the ends of the hair.
No quiero cambiar el estilo.
neutralI don't want to change the style.
Use this to reassure them you just want a tidy-up.
Más corto a los lados.
casualShorter on the sides.
A very standard instruction for short haircuts.
No quiero cortar mucho.
neutralI don't want to cut a lot.
Say this to protect your current length.
¿Puede cortar un poco más?
politeCan you cut a little more?
Use this if they show you the mirror and it is still too long.
Quiero teñir mi pelo.
casualI want to dye my hair.
'Teñir' is the specific verb for dyeing hair.
Voy a cambiar el color hoy.
neutralI am going to change the color today.
A natural way to introduce that you want a new color.
¿Cuánto es por todo?
casualHow much is it for everything?
A quick way to ask for the total bill.
¿Cuánto cuesta el corte?
neutralHow much does the cut cost?
Ask this before starting to confirm the price.