These are some of the English phrases you will need when having your hair cut or coloured at the hairdressers.
| I'd like a haircut, please |
| do I need to book? |
| are you able to see me now? |
| would you like to make an appointment? |
| would you like me to wash it? |
| what would you like? |
| how would you like me to cut it? |
| I'll leave it to you |
| I'd like … |
| a trim |
| a new style |
| a perm |
| a fringe |
| some highlights |
| it coloured |
| just a trim, please |
| how short would you like it? |
| not too short |
| quite short |
| very short |
| grade one (shaven to a length of 3mm) |
| grade two (shaven to a length of 6mm) |
| grade three (shaven to a length of 9mm) |
| grade four (shaven to a length of 12mm) |
| completely shaven |
| do you have a parting? |
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| square at the back, please |
| tapered at the back, please |
| that's fine, thanks |
| what colour would you like? |
| which of these colours would you like? |
| would you like it blow-dried? |
| could you trim my beard, please? |
| could you trim my moustache, please? |
| would you like anything on it? |
| a little wax |
| some gel |
| some hairspray |
| nothing, thanks |
| how much do I owe you? |
Things you might see
| Hairdressers |
| Barbers |
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