At the Hairdresser
Visiting a hair salon in Korea can be intimidating, but these essential B1-level survival phrases will help you get exactly the style you want. You will learn how to discuss hair length, ask for specific treatments like coloring or layering, confirm prices, and effectively use reference photos. Master these expressions to communicate confidently with your stylist and avoid any unwanted surprises during your appointment.
Key Phrases
두 시에 예약한 김지훈인데요, 지금 머리 자를 수 있나요?
neutralDu sie yeyakhan Gimjihunindeyo, jigeum meori jareul su innayo?
I'm Jihoon Kim with a 2 o'clock reservation, can I get my hair cut now?
Use this to politely confirm your appointment time when you arrive.
어서 오십시오. 짐을 맡겨 주시면 자리로 바로 안내해 드리겠습니다.
politeEoseo osipsio. Jimeul matgyeo jusimyeon jariro baro annaehae deurigetseumnida.
Welcome. If you entrust your belongings to me, I will guide you to your seat right away.
Standard polite greeting used by salon staff.
나 오늘 머리끝만 살짝 다듬고 염색 새로 하려고.
casualNa oneul meorikkeunman saljjak dadeumgo yeomsaek saero haryeogo.
I'm planning to just trim the ends a little and get a new color today.
Telling a friend what you plan to get done before speaking to the staff.
머리끝만 살짝 다듬어 주시겠어요? 너무 짧게 자르면 안 돼서요.
neutralMeorikkeunman saljjak dadeumeo jusigesseoyo? Neomu jjalge jareumyeon an dwaeseoyo.
Could you please just trim the ends a little? Because I shouldn't cut it too short.
The standard way to ask the stylist for a light trim.
인터넷에서 찾은 이 사진에 있는 머리 모양처럼 해 주세요.
neutralInteoneseseo chajeun i sajine inneun meori moyangcheoreom hae juseyo.
Please do my hair like the hair style in this picture I found on the internet.
Handy for pointing out a specific style you found online.
날씨가 더우니까, 지금보다 한 톤 더 밝은 갈색으로 염색할게요.
neutralNalssiga deounikka, jigeumboda han ton deo balgeun galsaekeuro yeomsaekhalgeyo.
Since the weather is hot, I will dye it a shade brighter brown than it is now.
Explaining your reason for choosing a lighter shade.
제 머리 길이가 꽤 긴 편인데, 기장 추가 요금이 있나요?
neutralJe meori giriga kkwae gin pyeoninde, gijang chuga yogeumi innayo?
My hair length is quite long, is there an extra length fee?
Essential for avoiding surprise fees if you have longer hair.
오늘 커트하고 염색을 다 같이 하면 가격이 어떻게 되나요?
neutralOneul keoteuhago yeomsaegeul da gachi hamyeon gagyeogi eotteoke doenayo?
If I do both cut and color together, what is the price?
Politely asking the staff for the total estimated cost.
샴푸 할 때 더 감고 싶으시거나 불편하신 곳이 있으십니까?
politeSyampu hal ttae deo gamgo sipeusigeona bulpyeonhasin gosi isseusimnikka?
When shampooing, is there anywhere you want washed more or that is uncomfortable?
Staff will often ask this while washing your hair.
물이 조금 차가운데, 온도를 조금만 더 높여 주실 수 있나요?
neutralMuri jogeum chagaunde, ondoreul jogeumman deo nopyeo jusil su innayo?
The water is a little cold, could you raise the temperature a little more?
Useful when you need the water warmer during a shampoo.
이 머리 모양이 나한테 어울릴 것 같아?
casualI meori moyangi nahante eoullil geot gata?
Do you think this hair style will suit me?
Asking a friend who came to the salon with you for their honest opinion.
제가 얼굴이 둥근 편인데, 이 머리 모양이 저한테 어울릴까요?
neutralJega eolguri dunggeun pyeoninde, i meori moyangi jeohante eoullilkkayo?
I have a somewhat round face, will this hair style suit me?
Asking the stylist for their professional advice.
숱이 너무 많아서 무거우니까, 층을 좀 내 주시면 좋겠어요.
neutralSusi neomu manaseo mugeounikka, cheungeul jom nae jusimyeon jokesseoyo.
It's heavy because I have a lot of hair, so I would like it if you gave me some layers.
A great way to ask for a lighter, layered look.
딱 내가 원하던 스타일이야! 정말 마음에 들어.
casualTtak naega wonhadeon seutairiya! Jeongmal maeume deureo.
It's exactly the style I wanted! I really like it.
Telling your friend how happy you are with the final result.
제가 딱 원하던 스타일이에요. 예쁘게 해 주셔서 정말 감사합니다.
neutralJega ttak wonhadeon seutairieyo. Yeppeuge hae jusyeoseo jeongmal gamsahamnida.
It's exactly the style I wanted. Thank you so much for doing it beautifully.
The most natural way to thank the stylist when they finish.