Vocabulary and Phrases

Common Salon-Related Words and Phrases

  1. Appointment – “I scheduled an appointment at the salon for Saturday afternoon.”

  2. Haircut – “I need a new haircut before my job interview.”

  3. Hairdresser / Stylist – “My stylist recommended a new hairstyle for me.”

  4. Shampoo and Conditioner – “The salon uses high-quality shampoo and conditioner.”

  5. Blow-dry – “She had a blow-dry after her haircut.”

  6. Hair coloring / Dye – “I want to try a different hair color this season.”

  7. Perm – “My aunt gets a perm every few months for curly hair.”

  8. Manicure – “I got a manicure to make my nails look polished.”

  9. Pedicure – “A pedicure is a great way to relax and care for your feet.”

  10. Facial – “I booked a facial to improve my skin.”

  11. Hair treatment – “A hair treatment helps to keep your hair healthy and shiny.”

  12. Layered cut – “I asked for a layered cut to add volume to my hair.”

  13. Hair extensions – “She got hair extensions to make her hair look longer.”

  14. Touch-up – “I need a touch-up to cover my gray hair.”

  15. Trim – “I don’t want a full haircut, just a small trim.”

Short Quiz

Match the following words above with their correct definitions. 

  1. A service to make nails look neat and polished. 

  2. A process of adding curls to straight hair. 

  3. A way to refresh the color of dyed hair.

  4. A professional who cuts and styles hair. 

  5. A process to dry and style hair using heat.