Beauty & Grooming

1. 我想剪头发。

   Wǒ xiǎng jiǎn tóufa.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Basic phrase for requesting a haircut.

   Grammar Note

   「想」expresses desire or intention.

2. 只修剪一下，不要剪太多。

   Zhǐ xiūjiǎn yīxià, bùyào jiǎn tài duō.

   Just a trim, please — don't cut too much.

   Usage

   Requesting a light trim only.

   Grammar Note

   「只」means "only/just" as a limiting adverb.

3. 我想把头发染成[颜色]。

   Wǒ xiǎng bǎ tóufa rǎn chéng [yánsè].

   I'd like to dye my hair [color].

   Usage

   Requesting hair coloring.

   Grammar Note

   「把」is the disposal construction marker in Chinese.

4. 可以看一下发型图册吗？

   Kěyǐ kàn yīxià fàxíng túcè ma?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Asking to see a hairstyle catalog.

   Grammar Note

   「可以」asks about permission.

5. 我想洗头和吹干。

   Wǒ xiǎng xǐ tóu hé chuī gān.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Requesting shampoo and blow-dry service.

   Grammar Note

   「和」is a conjunction meaning "and".

6. 你们提供美甲艺术吗？

   Nǐmen tígōng měijiǎ yìshù ma?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Asking if nail art is available.

   Grammar Note

   「提供」means "to offer/provide".

7. 我想做凝胶甲 / 水晶甲。

   Wǒ xiǎng zuò níngjiāo jiǎ / shuǐjīng jiǎ.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Requesting specific nail types.

   Grammar Note

   「想」expresses desire.

8. 这需要多少钱？

   Zhè xūyào duōshǎo qián?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking about the cost.

   Grammar Note

   「多少钱」is the standard phrase for asking prices.

9. 需要多长时间？

   Xūyào duō cháng shíjiān?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Asking how long the service will take.

   Grammar Note

   「需要多长时间」asks "how long does it take".

10. 我想做面部护理。

    Wǒ xiǎng zuò miànbù hùlǐ.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting a facial or skin treatment.

    Grammar Note

    「想」expresses desire.

11. 我的头发是卷的 / 直的 / 细的 / 粗的。

    Wǒ de tóufa shì juǎn de / zhí de / xì de / cū de.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing your hair type to the stylist.

    Grammar Note

    「是～的」structure describes characteristics.

12. 可以拉直 / 烫卷头发吗？

    Kěyǐ lā zhí / tàng juǎn tóufa ma?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting hair straightening or perming.

    Grammar Note

    「可以」asks about permission or possibility.

13. 我对结果很满意，谢谢！

    Wǒ duì jiéguǒ hěn mǎnyì, xièxie!

    I'm very happy with the result — thank you!

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction with the result.

    Grammar Note

    「对～很满意」means "satisfied with ~".

14. 可以修整 / 穿线眉毛吗？

    Kěyǐ xiūzhěng / chuān xiàn méimao ma?

    Can you shape / thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or threading.

    Grammar Note

    「可以」asks about permission or possibility.

15. 需要预约吗？

    Xūyào yùyuē ma?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Asking if an appointment is required.

    Grammar Note

    「需要吗？」asks "is it needed/required?".

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