At the Hair Salon
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Appointment
A scheduled time to meet someone
I made an appointment with the beauty salon for next Friday.
She missed her appointment with the beautician and had to reschedule.
Hairstyle
The way hair is cut, arranged, or styled.
Her new hairstyle made her look younger and more confident.
The hairstylist suggested a hairstyle with layers and highlights.
Hairstylist
A person who cuts, styles, and designs hair.
My hairstylist suggested a shorter cut for the summer months.
The hairstylist created a modern look with layers and a fringe.
Colour Technician
A professional who specialises in colouring hair.
The colour technician recommended a soft caramel shade to brighten my hair.
I booked an appointment with the colour technician to correct my hair colour.
Highlights
Lighter streaks of colour added to hair.
She added blonde highlights to make her hairstyle look more vibrant.
The highlights gave her hair a natural sun-kissed effect.
Layers
Different lengths of hair cut to create shape and volume.
The hairstylist cut my hair in soft layers to add movement.
Layers can make thick hair easier to style and manage.
Fringe
Hair cut to cover the forehead (also called bangs).
She asked for a straight fringe across her forehead.
The hairstylist trimmed her fringe to keep it neat and tidy.
Mousse
A foamy styling product that adds volume and hold.
I applied mousse to my hair to give it extra volume.
The hairstylist used mousse before blow-drying to hold the style in place.
Perm
A chemical treatment that makes hair curly or wavy.
She decided to get a perm to add curls to her straight hair.
A perm can last for several months with proper care.
Wax
A thick styling product that helps shape and hold hair.
He used hair wax to shape his hairstyle into spikes.
Wax provides a strong hold for short and textured looks.
Curling Tongs
Heated tools used to create waves in hair.
The hairstylist used curling tongs to create soft waves.
I bought curling tongs to style my hair at home.
Straighteners
Heated flat irons used to flatten hair
I used straighteners to smooth my hair before the party.
Straighteners can also create curls if used carefully.
Hair Spray
A mist product that holds hair in position.
She sprayed hair spray to keep her curls in place all day.
Hair spray adds shine and prevents flyaway strands.
Hair Dye
A chemical product used to change hair colour.
He bought hair dye to cover his grey hair.
The hairstylist applied hair dye evenly to avoid patchy colour.
Trim
A small haircut to tidy or shorten hair slightly.
I asked the hairstylist for a trim to remove split ends.
A regular trim keeps your hair healthy.
Hair Extensions
Extra hair pieces attached to natural hair for length or fullness.
She added hair extensions to make her hair look longer.
Hair extensions can add both length and volume.
Hair Treatment
Special salon services or products to improve hair health.
She booked a deep hair treatment to repair damage.
Hair treatments can restore moisture and strengthen hair.
Hair Dryer Hood
A large dryer that covers the head, often used in salons.
She sat under the hair dryer hood to set her perm.
The hood dryer helps dry hair evenly after colouring.
Hair Colour Chart
A guide showing available hair dye colours.
The colour technician showed me a hair colour chart to choose a shade.
A hair colour chart helps clients compare different tones.
Scalp Massage
Gentle rubbing of the head for relaxation.
The hairstylist gave me a relaxing scalp massage during the wash.
A scalp massage improves blood circulation and reduces stress.
Hair Mask
A deep-conditioning treatment for hair
She applied a nourishing hair mask once a week.
A hair mask can restore moisture to damaged hair.