討論理髮造型與服務
A customer is at a hair salon, discussing desired haircut styles, hair color options, and other salon services like perms or treatments with their hairstylist.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
bob
A short haircut that is cut straight around the head at jaw length, popular for its simple and modern look.
layers
Sections of hair cut at different lengths to add volume and movement, making hair look fuller and easier to style.
highlights
Strands of hair lightened with color to add brightness and dimension, often used to enhance natural hair color.
balayage
A hair coloring technique where color is painted freehand onto the hair for a natural, sun-kissed effect that's low maintenance.
low maintenance
Something that requires little effort to keep up, like a hairstyle that doesn't need frequent salon visits or styling.
face-framing layers
Hair layers cut around the face to soften features and highlight the eyes and cheekbones.
deep conditioning treatment
A hair care service that deeply moisturizes and repairs dry or damaged hair using special products.
hydra-therapy
A hydrating hair treatment that adds moisture, making hair soft and shiny, ideal for dry or processed hair.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'm ready for a change, but I'm not entirely sure what I want.
This sentence expresses desire for something new while admitting uncertainty; useful when discussing options in a salon. 'Not entirely sure' softens the doubt politely.
Have you considered a bob, or perhaps something with more layers?
A suggestion question using 'have you considered' to offer ideas gently; great for service providers recommending styles. 'Or perhaps' adds alternatives smoothly.
I'm open to a bob, but I'm worried it might be too severe.
Shows willingness but concern; 'open to' means receptive to ideas, and 'might be too severe' expresses hesitation. Useful for negotiating preferences.
That sounds perfect!
A simple agreement phrase to show enthusiasm; common in conversations to confirm choices quickly and positively.
What about a deep conditioning treatment? My hair has been feeling a bit dry lately.
Suggests an additional service with a reason; 'what about' introduces ideas, and 'has been feeling' uses present perfect continuous for ongoing issues.
Absolutely, we can definitely add that on.
Strong agreement and confirmation; 'absolutely' and 'definitely' emphasize positivity, useful in customer service to build trust.
That sounds like a plan!
Confirms an agreement casually; idiomatic expression meaning 'that works well,' often used to wrap up discussions before proceeding.
Does that cover everything?
Checks if all details are included; a polite verification question in service talks, using 'cover' to mean 'include all aspects.'