At The Mall (Advanced English Class)

At the mall
Vocabulary
At the hair saloon
Hair meanings
On a person you can refer to areas of hair in
the following ways:
Hair – specifically on the head
Facial hair – hair on the face
Body hair – hair on the body
Pubic hair – hair in the genital area
Hair Salon Vocabulary in English –
where to go
Men and women have many options to choose
from. Many places that cut hair will call
themselves a:
– Hairdressers
– Hair salon Definition of a hair salon and
– Hair studio
hairdressers meaning
There is no difference between the examples above
however, it is more common to refer to a hair salon as a
location/shop or ‘I’m going to the hairdressers’. Typically,
they focus on women’s hair, however, they will usually also
cut men’s hair.
– Barber Shop (Men Only – includes facial haircare)
This is often referred to as simply – The barbers.
Who works there?
You will initially meet
the receptionist and then you will meet
the person who will be doing your
haircut:
Arriving at the hairdressers
• Hairstylist (or stylist) /
hairdresser (ranked by Junior or
Senior) – a person who Most
cuts men’s
salonsor
require you to have an appointment. Once you arrive
women’s hair. for your appointment you will book in with the receptionist. They
• Barber – a person whowill cutsnormally
men’s take your coat and hang it up for you, then they put
hair. a protective cape around you and take you to your chair in front
of a big mirror. You will then be offered a drink (Tea, Coffee, or
Water) and a magazine to read while you wait.
Most visits will involve washing your hair. They
will shampoo and condition your hair. At this point you may be
asked if you want extra treatments applied to the hair, these will
come at an extra charge.
Hair salon words for equipment used Hairstyle words and Hairdresser vocabulary
Hairstylists have lots of equipment, the common • Trim – Just a little hair
items that you should know the names for are as
follows:
cut off to reduce the
• Hairdryer – For drying wet hair. length.
• Scissors – For cutting hair by hand. • Feathered – Fine layers
• Clippers – Electric haircutters (used on very short
hair). • Short back and sides –
• Trimmers – Electric hair cutters, designed to get General term for having
closer to the skin. Used for beards, sideburns,
edges, etc. the hair shorter around
• Razor – A blade used to cut the hair as close to the the back and sides.
skin as possible. Usually used by a barber.
• Straighteners – Irons for the hair, they make hair • Undercut – Very long and
straight using heat. thick on top. Very short
• Curling tongs – Curl hair using heat.
• Hairbrush – Brush used to smooth the hair.
lower down.
• Comb – (pronounced with a silent B) a strip of • Fade – Gradual changing
plastic, metal, or wood with a row of narrow teeth,
used for untangling or arranging the hair.
length of hair.
• Products used to keep the hair in place; Gel, • Shaved head – Shaved
Mousse, Wax, Hair spray.
CLIPPERS SIZES
HAIR CLIPPERS
Barbershop conversion
Receptionist: Hi how can I help you?

Customer: Hi, I have a booking for 3pm.
Receptionist: Yes I have you down for a haircut and beard trim right?
Customer: Yes, that’s right.
Receptionist: Great, come with me, please. Here you go, can I get you a drink?
Customer: Yes please a beer would be great.
Barber: Good afternoon sir, what are we doing today?
Customer: I want to have a short back and sides , please.
Barber: Good.
What is a hair clipper?
Hair clippers are designed to cut longer hair (usually hair
on the head) and they do not cut as close to the skin as
trimmers or shavers.
The original version of hair clippers were operated
manually until Leo J. Wahl invented the electromagnetic
hair clipper in 1919. Manual hair clippers included a pair
of handles that when squeezed together would cut hair.
The electromagnetic hair clipper utilizes a motor to
power the blades to cut.
Since then, hair clippers have become more
advanced. Some now include rechargeable lithium-Ion
batteries that are used to make hair clippers cordless. A
corded clipper needs to be plugged into an outlet to
operate while a cordless clipper can be charged and
operated without a cord for more haircutting freedom.
What about the accessories?
Hair clippers usually come with a few guide combs to help you achieve your desired length. The attachments can range from 1/16” to 1”,
so you can change your look easily. Our best piece of advice is to choose a longer guide comb to start and follow up with shorter ones as
you become more comfortable.
While clippers are primarily for the hair on the head, you can use a clipper on longer and thicker beard hair. For shorter beard hair, we
recommend using a trimmer.
What is a trimmer?
A beard trimmer is designed to cut (or trim) shorter or finer hairs, like facial
and body hair, because of the blade and tooth size. Trimmers cut closer to
the skin and are made to work on the finer details of the beard, face and
body.
Trimmers can also be used for detailing and for trimming hair on the face
( like sideburns ) aside from just the beard. Trimmers can also be used on
body hair as needed.
Trimmers come with a variety of attachments and guards that work like
those that come with your clipper, but are sized differently. We recommend
referencing the instruction manual included with your trimmer for proper
use.
Recommended for use on: Face, neck, chest, stomach, back, legs and arms
What is a detail trimmer?

Detail trimmers, also known as personal trimmers, can be used on the ears, nose and eyebrows . Most detail trimmers will include
a variety of attachments, or heads, like a precision detailer head for eyebrows and sideburns, a rotary head for nose hair, and a
reciprocating head for details, edging and ears.
When deciding to trim these areas, reference your instruction manual to understand the use of each piece. No matter which area
you’ve decided to trim, always be careful and take your time as your face is a sensitive place. For information on how to use a
personal trimmer, check out our grooming advice everyone needs to know .
What is a shaver?
A shaver is an electric device that is used to achieve a
clean-shaven look. Shavers fall into two categories: foil
and rotary.
Use a foil shaver when looking for a close-to-the-skin
shave. Rotary shavers are better for longer and thicker
facial hairs.
Shavers can be waterproof (totally submerged in water),
water-resistant (used in shower), or dry (not to be used
with water). Check out our guide to help you decide what
kind of shaver you should use . Your shaver may not be
water-resistant, but dependent on the shaver, you may
need to rinse the head with water to clean it. Reference
the included instruction manual for proper usage in and
near water.
Recommended for use on: Face.

What is a razor?
Razors are often used on shorter hair, anything longer requires
a quick trim with your trimmer followed by a closer shave with
your razor.
Razors are typically used to shave the face, legs or body. Unlike
a shaver, a razor is not electric and requires manual movement
across the face or body.
Razors come in various styles and include different numbers of
blades. Over time, you will need to replace the blades as they
dull with use. Razors often require shaving cream or gel and
should only be used when wet.
Deciding between a shaver and a razor might come down to
personal preference, but most high-quality shavers can give you
almost as close of a shave as a manual razor.
Recommended for use on: Face, chest, stomach, legs.

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