Beauty & Grooming

18 phrases · German with romanization, English and audio

  1. Ich hätte gerne einen Haarschnitt.

    I'd like a haircut.

    Usage

    Request a haircut at a hair salon or barber

    Grammar Note

    "hätte gerne" = conditional of haben + gerne (gladly) — polite wish

  2. Nur etwas nachschneiden, bitte — nicht zu viel abschneiden.

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

    Usage

    Ask for a light trim without taking off too much length

    Grammar Note

    "nicht zu viel" = not too much — adverbial phrase of degree

  3. Ich möchte mein Haar [Farbe] färben lassen.

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

    Usage

    Request a hair dye service in a specific color

    Grammar Note

    "lassen + infinitive" = causative: have something done by someone

  4. Kann ich ein Frisurbuch anschauen?

    Can I look at a hairstyle book?

    Usage

    Ask to see a hairstyle catalog or lookbook

    Grammar Note

    "Kann ich … anschauen?" = "Can I look at…?" — permission request

  5. Ich möchte mir die Haare waschen und föhnen lassen.

    I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

    Usage

    Request shampoo and blow-dry services

    Grammar Note

    "lassen" causative: have the wash and blow-dry done by the stylist

  6. Bieten Sie Nageldesign an?

    Do you offer nail art?

    Usage

    Ask if nail art services are available

    Grammar Note

    "Bieten … an" = separable verb "anbieten" in formal question

  7. Ich möchte Gel-Nägel / Acryl-Nägel.

    I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

    Usage

    Request gel or acrylic nail services

    Grammar Note

    "Nägel" = plural of "Nagel" (nail)

  8. Wie viel kostet das?

    How much will this cost?

    Usage

    Ask about the price of the beauty service

    Grammar Note

    "Wie viel kostet …?" = "How much does … cost?" — standard price question

  9. Wie lange dauert das?

    How long will it take?

    Usage

    Ask how long the beauty service will take

    Grammar Note

    "Wie lange dauert …?" = "How long does … take?" — duration question

  10. Ich hätte gerne eine Gesichtsbehandlung / Hautpflege.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Request a facial or skin treatment at a beauty salon

    Grammar Note

    Compound: Gesicht (face) + Behandlung (treatment)

  11. Mein Haar ist lockig / glatt / fein / dicht.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describe your hair type to the stylist

    Grammar Note

    Predicate adjectives with "sein" describe the state of the subject

  12. Können Sie mein Haar glätten / dauerwellen?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Request hair straightening or perming services

    Grammar Note

    "Können Sie …?" = formal request using polite "Sie"

  13. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis — vielen Dank.

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

    Usage

    Express satisfaction with the beauty result

    Grammar Note

    "zufrieden mit + dative" = satisfied with something

  14. Können Sie meine Augenbrauen zupfen oder mit einem Faden entfernen?

    Can you shape / thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Ask for eyebrow shaping or threading

    Grammar Note

    "Können Sie …?" = polite request with formal "Sie"

  15. Welche Produkte verwenden Sie?

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Ask which products the stylist uses

    Grammar Note

    "Welche … verwenden Sie?" = "Which … do you use?" — formal plural question

  16. Muss ich einen Termin vereinbaren?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Ask if an appointment is required

    Grammar Note

    "Muss ich …?" = "Do I have to …?" — obligation question

  17. Können Sie auch meinen Bart trimmen?

    Can you also trim my beard?

    Usage

    Ask for a beard trim in addition to a haircut

    Grammar Note

    "auch" = also/too — adds an additional request

  18. Ich hätte gerne eine Kopfhautmassage.

    I'd like a scalp massage.

    Usage

    Request a scalp massage service

    Grammar Note

    Compound: Kopfhaut (scalp) + Massage

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