Beauty Salon Vocabulary in English

Going to a beauty salon is a must, especially for women, and it also provides a delightful way to pass a few hours.The beauty industry is extensive, and you can locate a quality beauty salon in any city.

I encourage you to familiarize yourself with key words today, enabling you to communicate your preferences effectively when visiting a beauty salon abroad.

 Cosmetologist

A cosmetologist provides services tailored to nurture the skin on your face and body.    

•         Facial
•         Waxing
•         Laser hair removal
•         Spa body treatments
•         Wraps and detoxifying body scrubs
•         Non-surgical facelift
•         Certified and tested products
•         Beautician
•         Massage
•         Sugaring
•         Acupunctur

 Hairdresser

Let’s begin by examining some words that will be useful for everyone, as we all visit salons or barbershops. One individual might require an intricate hairstyle for a significant occasion, while another may desire a straightforward haircut or wish to have their roots colored.

•         Hair salon – A location where both men and women go for haircuts and styling.
•         Hairdresser’s chair – The seat you occupy during your hair treatment.
•        Hairdresser – stylist for women
•         Barber – stylist for men
•         Barbershop – a place where men get their hair cut

English phrases that are beneficial at the salon:

I would like to get/have…

•         a wash, cut and dry
•         a trim
•         a perm
•        a cut
•         a wash and cut

I’d like to get my hair…

•         streaked
•         styled
•         straightened
•         curled
•        cut
•         coloured /dyed
•         bleached
•         layered

Manicurist/Pedicurist

Lastly, if your fingernails, toenails, or feet need some care, the following terms will come in handy.

•         Nail length
•         Nourish
•         Top coat
•         Fungus
•         Callus
•         Manicure (mani)
•         Floral manicure
•         Pedicure (pedi)
•         Foot massage
•         Foot mask

•         Nail polish/gel polish
•         Nail shape

I would like to get my nails done.

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