Topic 17 · Beauty, Hairdressing and Personal Care

Beauty, Hairdressing and Personal Care. Part 1: The salon and the client.

a beauty salon

a hair salon

hairdresser's

a client

a receptionist

an appointment

to make an appointment

a consultation

a treatment

a price list

a service

to recommend

a preference

highlights

a perm

split ends

a scalp

tweezers

a barber

Useful phrases.

Welcome to our salon. Do you have an appointment today?

During the consultation, I ask about the client's wishes and preferences.

I can recommend a treatment that is suitable for your skin type.

Beauty, Hairdressing and Personal Care. Part 2: Hair care and styling.

a hairdresser

a haircut

hair color

colour

shampoo

conditioner

to wash

to rinse

a comb

a brush

a blow dryer

hair dryer

to style

curly

straight

dye

bleach

a facial

exfoliate

a beard

shave

Useful phrases.

Would you like to keep the same length or have a shorter haircut?

We wash and rinse the hair before we start styling.

The blow dryer helps us create volume and shape.

Beauty, Hairdressing and Personal Care. Part 3: Skin care and cosmetics.

a skin type

dry skin

oily skin

sensitive skin

a cleanser

a moisturizer

a face cream

to apply

makeup

make-up

foundation

mascara

lipstick

sunscreen

sun cream

UV protection

a trim

layers

acne

wrinkles

perfume

deodorant

Useful phrases.

Sensitive skin needs gentle products without strong perfume.

Apply the moisturizer after you clean the skin.

Sunscreen helps protect the skin from UV radiation.

Beauty, Hairdressing and Personal Care. Part 4: Nails and body care.

a manicure

a pedicure

nail polish

a nail file

nail polish remover

hand cream

a massage

body lotion

a towel

a bathrobe

hair removal

waxing

relaxing

a wellness center

bangs

a fringe

a braid

a plait

concealer

eyeshadow

a stylist

a beautician

Useful phrases.

A manicure makes the hands look clean and well cared for.

Please tell me if the water or the massage pressure is uncomfortable.

We use a clean towel for every client.

Beauty, Hairdressing and Personal Care. Part 5: Hygiene, safety and professional care.

hygiene

to disinfect

disposable

protective gloves

a patch test

an allergy

irritation

aftercare

to give advice

a complaint

to solve a problem

professional

polite

a ponytail

dandruff

eyebrows

eyelashes

a cosmetologist

a wellness center

a wellness centre

Useful phrases.

All tools must be cleaned and disinfected before the next client arrives.

A patch test can show whether a product may cause an allergic reaction.

After the treatment, I give the client simple aftercare advice.