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Are you feeling bored of the way your hair looks? Perhaps it\u2019s time for a new you. All you need to do is make an appointment with a hairdresser, so now\u2019s time to improve your English vocabulary for getting a haircut!<\/p>\n

For many people, visiting the hairdresser\u2019s and getting your hair cut can be a daunting<\/strong><\/span><\/em> experience. It might feel even scarier when you don\u2019t have the right vocabulary to explain what it is you want.<\/p>\n

Well, don\u2019t worry! In this blog, you\u2019re going to learn what to say when booking an appointment, what to expect when you arrive, how to describe your hair and how to practise with this easy-to-follow guide. Let’s dive in<\/strong><\/span><\/em>!<\/p>\n

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What can you say when you book your appointment?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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First, it\u2019s important to know the difference between:<\/p>\n

 
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  • <\/i>the hairdresser\u2019s\/hair salon (for men, women and children)<\/li>\n

  • <\/i>the barber\u2019s (typically for men)<\/li>\n

  • <\/i>a haircut (the noun)<\/li>\n

  • <\/i>to get your hair cut (the action of someone cutting your hair) <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>
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    Once you\u2019ve given a few contact details and agreed on a time and date, the receptionist will ask you what you want. Below is a list of issues<\/strong><\/span><\/em> that you may have with your hair and some solutions and treatments to say goodbye to that bad barnet<\/strong><\/span><\/em>!<\/p>\n

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    How to describe your hair<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    The day has arrived and you\u2019re sitting in the chair with a nice coffee. So, it\u2019s time to put your English skills to good use and describe exactly what you\u2019re after<\/strong><\/span><\/em>! Of course, you can just point at a photo, but where\u2019s the fun in that? Getting your hair cut is the perfect way to practise in the real world! Don\u2019t be shy!<\/p>\n

    Below we\u2019ve compiled<\/strong><\/span><\/em> a list of hair types, styles and methods that are popular in 2023, and some links to help you with the adjectives (Warning, if you\u2019re reading this in the year 2045, these styles might not be so common anymore!)<\/p>\n

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