B1Korean

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

Greeting and checking in

두 시에 예약한 김지훈인데요, 지금 머리 자를 수 있나요?

neutral

Du 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.

Welcoming the customer

어서 오십시오. 짐을 맡겨 주시면 자리로 바로 안내해 드리겠습니다.

polite

Eoseo 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.

Stating your desired service · 2 ways to say it

나 오늘 머리끝만 살짝 다듬고 염색 새로 하려고.

casual

Na 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.

neutral

Meorikkeunman 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.

Showing a reference photo

인터넷에서 찾은 이 사진에 있는 머리 모양처럼 해 주세요.

neutral

Inteoneseseo 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.

Discussing hair color

날씨가 더우니까, 지금보다 한 톤 더 밝은 갈색으로 염색할게요.

neutral

Nalssiga 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.

Asking about extra charges

제 머리 길이가 꽤 긴 편인데, 기장 추가 요금이 있나요?

neutral

Je 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.

Asking the total price

오늘 커트하고 염색을 다 같이 하면 가격이 어떻게 되나요?

neutral

Oneul 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.

Checking customer comfort

샴푸 할 때 더 감고 싶으시거나 불편하신 곳이 있으십니까?

polite

Syampu 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.

Adjusting water temperature

물이 조금 차가운데, 온도를 조금만 더 높여 주실 수 있나요?

neutral

Muri 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.

Asking for styling advice · 2 ways to say it

이 머리 모양이 나한테 어울릴 것 같아?

casual

I 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?

neutral

Jega 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.

Discussing thinning or layering

숱이 너무 많아서 무거우니까, 층을 좀 내 주시면 좋겠어요.

neutral

Susi 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.

Expressing satisfaction · 2 ways to say it

딱 내가 원하던 스타일이야! 정말 마음에 들어.

casual

Ttak 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.

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Jega 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.

Practice Dialogue

Stylist
어서 오십시오. 예약하고 오셨습니까?
Eoseo osipsio. Yeyakhago osyeotseumnikka?
Customer
네, 두 시에 예약한 사람인데요. 커트하고 염색을 하려고요.
Ne, du sie yeyakhan saramindeyo. Keoteuhago yeomsaegeul haryeogoyo.
Stylist
자리로 안내해 드리겠습니다. 혹시 원하시는 스타일 사진이 있으십니까?
Jariro annaehae deurigetseumnida. Hoksi wonhasineun seutail sajini isseusimnikka?
Customer
네, 여기요. 이 사진처럼 해 주시고, 밝은 갈색으로 염색하고 싶어요.
Ne, yeogiyo. I sajincheoreom hae jusigo, balgeun galsaekeuro yeomsaekhago sipeoyo.
Stylist
알겠습니다. 그런데 고객님은 얼굴이 둥근 편이니까, 앞머리가 없는 게 더 잘 어울릴 거예요.
Algetseumnida. Geureonde gogaengnimeun eolguri dunggeun pyeoninikka, ammeoriga eomneun ge deo jal eoullil geoyeyo.
Customer
아, 그래요? 그럼 앞머리는 자르지 말고 기장만 다듬어 주세요.
A, geuraeyo? Geureom ammeorineun jareuji malgo gijangman dadeumeo juseyo.
Stylist
네, 좋습니다. 머리가 긴 편이라서 기장 추가 요금이 조금 있습니다.
Ne, jotsseumnida. Meoriga gin pyeoniraseo gijang chuga yogeumi jogeum itseumnida.
Customer
괜찮아요. 머리끝이 많이 상했으니까 끝부분은 꼭 잘라 주시겠어요?
Gwaenchanayo. Meorikkeuchi mani sanghaetseunikka kkeutbubuneun kkok jalla jusigesseoyo?
Stylist
그럼요. 상한 부분을 자르고 무겁지 않게 층을 조금 내 드릴게요.
Geureomyo. Sanghan bubuneul jareugo mugeopji anke cheungeul jogeum nae deurilgeyo.
Customer
네, 딱 좋네요. 예쁘게 잘 부탁드립니다.
Ne, ttak jonneyo. Yeppeuge jal butakdeurimnida.

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