Getting a Haircut: Salon and Barber Shop Phrases in Chinese

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Getting a haircut in China can be an enjoyable experience, especially when you know some essential phrases to communicate your needs. Whether you are at a high-end salon or a local barber shop, these Mandarin phrases will help you describe the style you want, ask about services, and ensure you leave looking your best.

Describing the Desired Hairstyle

  1. I want a trim, please.

    请帮我修剪一下。

    Qǐng bāng wǒ xiūjiǎn yīxià.
  2. Can you cut my hair shorter?

    你能帮我剪短一点吗？

    Nǐ néng bāng wǒ jiǎn duǎn yīdiǎn ma?
  3. I’d like to keep my bangs.

    我想留刘海。

    Wǒ xiǎng liú liúhǎi.

Asking About Services

  1. Do you offer hair coloring?

    你们提供染发服务吗？

    Nǐmen tígōng rǎnfà fúwù ma?
  2. How much does a haircut cost?

    理发多少钱？
    
Lǐfà duōshǎo qián?
  3. Can I get a wash and blow-dry?

    我可以洗头和吹干吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ xǐtóu hé chuīgān ma?

Communicating During the Haircut

  1. Is the water too hot?

    水太热了吗？
    
Shuǐ tài rè le ma?
  2. Can you use less hair product?

    你能少用点发胶吗？

    Nǐ néng shǎo yòng diǎn fàjiāo ma?
  3. It looks great, thank you.

    看起来很好，谢谢。

    Kàn qǐlái hěn hǎo, xièxiè.

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