Hair Wash and Styling Advice
Receiving a hair wash and discussing hair care tips, product recommendations, or styling advice with the barber.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
frizz
Frizz refers to hair that becomes rough, curly, or fluffy in an unwanted way, often after washing or in humid weather. It's a common hair problem.
leave-in conditioner
A leave-in conditioner is a hair product you apply after washing and leave in your hair without rinsing. It helps keep hair smooth and moisturized.
anti-frizz serum
An anti-frizz serum is a lightweight hair product that you rub into your hair to reduce frizz and make it smoother. It's applied after washing.
towel-drying
Towel-drying means gently patting or rubbing your wet hair with a towel to remove excess water before styling or applying products.
heat protectant spray
A heat protectant spray is a product you spray on hair before using hot tools like a blow dryer to protect it from damage caused by heat.
argan oil
Argan oil is a natural oil from Morocco used in hair products to add moisture, reduce frizz, and make hair shiny. It's good for dry hair.
shea butter
Shea butter is a creamy substance from African nuts, often in hair products to deeply moisturize and soften frizzy or dry hair.
deep conditioning treatment
A deep conditioning treatment is a special hair mask or product you apply for longer to repair and deeply nourish damaged hair, usually once a month.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Feels good, right?
This is a casual way to ask for agreement or confirmation after doing something pleasant, like washing hair. Use it in service situations to check if the customer is happy. 'Right?' is a tag question for seeking yes/no response.
My hair tends to get a bit frizzy, especially after washing.
This sentence describes a recurring hair problem using 'tends to' for habits or tendencies, and 'especially' to highlight when it happens most. It's useful for explaining issues to a stylist or doctor.
I'd recommend using a leave-in conditioner or an anti-frizz serum directly after towel-drying.
This gives advice politely with 'I'd recommend' (I would recommend), listing options with 'or', and timing with 'directly after'. Great for suggesting products in conversations about care.
A leave-in conditioner, got it.
'Got it' means 'I understand' and is a quick way to acknowledge information. Use it in discussions to show you're following along without needing more explanation.
Just make sure to use a heat protectant spray first, and use a lower heat setting.
This offers step-by-step advice with 'make sure to' for instructions, and 'first' for sequence. It's practical for giving tips on tools or routines, connecting ideas with 'and'.
That makes sense.
This expresses agreement or understanding of an explanation. Use it when advice or instructions seem logical, to politely confirm in a conversation.
Try not to wash your hair everyday if you can help it.
'Try not to' suggests avoiding something gently, 'everyday' means daily, and 'if you can help it' means unless necessary. Useful for health or care advice to encourage better habits.
This is really helpful, thanks a lot!
This shows gratitude emphatically with 'really' and 'a lot'. Use it at the end of getting advice to thank someone sincerely in service or learning situations.