A2Norwegian

At the Hairdresser

These phrases will help you confidently explain exactly how you want your hair cut, colored, or styled.

Key Phrases

Voice
Announcing arrival · 2 ways to say it

Hei, jeg har time nå.

casual

Hi, I have an appointment now.

Common and direct, used when walking up to the reception desk.

Jeg har en time klokka ti.

neutral

I have an appointment at ten.

Asking for a haircut · 2 ways to say it

Jeg vil bare stusse tuppene.

neutral

I just want to trim the ends.

The verb 'å stusse' is the specific, natural word used for a light trim.

Kan jeg få en helt ny sveis?

polite

Can I get a completely new hairstyle?

'Sveis' is an everyday word for a hairstyle or haircut.

Specifying length · 2 ways to say it

Kortere på sidene, takk.

casual

Shorter on the sides, please.

Kan du klippe litt mer på toppen?

neutral

Can you cut a bit more on top?

Requesting hair color

Jeg skal også farge håret.

neutral

I am also going to dye my hair.

Requesting styling

Kan du style det litt?

neutral

Can you style it a little?

Giving feedback · 2 ways to say it

Det ser kjempefint ut!

casual

It looks great!

'Kjempefint' is a very natural way to express enthusiasm in spoken Norwegian.

Dette ble veldig bra, takk.

neutral

This turned out very well, thanks.

Uses the past tense 'ble' (became) to talk about the finished result.

Asking the price · 2 ways to say it

Hva koster det?

casual

What does it cost?

Hvor mye blir det for vask og klipp?

neutral

How much is it for a wash and cut?

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Hei! Jeg har en time hos Kari.
Hairdresser
Hei! Det er meg. Du kan sitte her.
Customer
Takk. Jeg vil bare stusse tuppene i dag.
Hairdresser
Bare tuppene? Vil du vaske håret først?
Customer
Ja, takk. Det er fint.
Hairdresser
Sånn. Hvor mye skal vi klippe?
Customer
Kanskje to centimeter.
Hairdresser
Er dette kort nok?
Customer
Ja, det ser veldig bra ut!
Hairdresser
Kjempefint. Det blir 600 kroner.

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