At the Hairdresser
Use these everyday phrases to explain exactly how you want your hair cut, styled, or colored at an Italian salon.
Key Phrases
Devo tagliare i capelli.
neutralI need to get a haircut.
Using 'dovere' (must/need) is a common, direct way to state what you need without using complicated polite forms.
Può farmi un taglio, per favore?
politeCan you give me a haircut, please?
Uses 'può' (can you) to ask politely.
Solo una spuntatina.
casualJust a trim.
A very common, natural phrase when you only want a little bit of hair taken off.
Voglio tagliare solo le punte.
neutralI want to cut only the ends.
Clear and descriptive; useful to make sure they don't cut too much.
Più corti ai lati.
casualShorter on the sides.
Often combined with 'e dietro' (and in the back).
Li voglio più corti.
neutralI want them shorter.
Uses the comparative 'più corti' (shorter).
Può tagliare un po' di più?
politeCan you cut a bit more?
A soft way to ask the hairdresser to take a little more length off.
Oggi faccio anche il colore.
neutralToday I'm also getting color done.
In Italian, you literally say you 'do' the color.
Facciamo una piega liscia, per favore.
neutralLet's do a straight blow-dry, please.
Using 'facciamo' (let's do) is a very natural and collaborative way to choose a style.
Quant'è in tutto?
casualHow much is it in total?
A quick, everyday way to ask for the final bill.
Quanto costa il taglio?
neutralHow much does the haircut cost?
Clear and standard phrasing to ask about specific prices.