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Consulting on Haircut Style

Sitting in the barber chair and discussing desired haircut style, length, and specific preferences with the stylist.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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barber (Male)
Hey there! Ready for your new look? What are we thinking today?
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customer (Male)
Hey! Yeah, I am. I'm actually looking for something a bit shorter on the sides, but I want to keep some length on top for styling.
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barber (Male)
Okay, sounds good. So, like a fade on the sides, or just a clean taper? And how much length are you thinking of taking off the top?
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customer (Male)
A fade would be great, starting pretty low, maybe like a number two. And on top, just a trim, enough to clean it up but still be able to push it back or to the side.
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barber (Male)
Got it. So, a low fade, two on the sides, blended up, and a trim on top, keeping the length. Any specific preference for the neckline?
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customer (Male)
Just a natural, tapered neckline, please. Nothing too sharp or squared off.
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barber (Male)
Perfect. Natural taper it is. I think this will look great on you. Just relax, and I'll get to work.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

fade

A haircut style where the hair gets shorter gradually from the top to the sides and back, creating a smooth transition. It's popular for a modern look.

taper

A way to cut hair that gradually shortens it towards the neck or ears, giving a neat and natural finish without being too short.

trim

To cut a small amount of hair to make it even and tidy, without changing the overall length much. Useful when you just want a quick neatening.

styling

The process of arranging or shaping your hair using products or tools to create a desired look, like combing it back or to the side.

neckline

The shape or line of hair at the back of the neck. You can choose natural, squared, or tapered for different styles.

blended

When hair lengths are mixed smoothly without a harsh line, making the haircut look natural and even.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

I'm looking for something a bit shorter on the sides, but I want to keep some length on top for styling.

This sentence expresses haircut preferences clearly, using 'looking for' to state desires and 'but' to contrast ideas. It's useful when describing what you want without changing too much, common in service situations.

So, like a fade on the sides, or just a clean taper?

This is a question offering options, using 'like' for examples and 'or' for choices. It's practical for stylists to confirm preferences and helps learners ask about alternatives politely.

A fade would be great, starting pretty low, maybe like a number two.

This agrees and specifies details, with 'would be great' showing positive preference and 'maybe like' for suggestions. Useful for giving exact instructions, like clipper guard numbers in haircuts.

Just a trim on top, enough to clean it up but still be able to push it back.

This requests a minor cut using 'just' for minimal change and 'enough to' for purpose. The grammar shows condition with 'but still be able to,' ideal for explaining functional needs like styling options.

Any specific preference for the neckline?

A polite inquiry using 'any specific' to ask for details. It's a key pattern for service providers to personalize, and learners can use it to seek customer input in conversations.

Just a natural, tapered neckline, please.

This specifies a simple request with adjectives 'natural' and 'tapered,' and 'please' for politeness. Useful for declining extremes and confirming choices, common in finalizing details.