Subject: Vocabulary

Beauty and Hair Salons - 20/05/2011

I. Introduction:
Getting a haircut can be a nerve-racking (tense or scaring) experience, particularly when you don't know what to say. What if you are getting a terrible haircut, and you can't tell the hair stylist to stop? Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find sample sentences.

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blow dry

color (get/have your hair colored)

curl (get/have your hair curled)

cut (get/have your hair cut)

perm (get/have your hair permed)

shampoo

straighten (get/have your hair straightened)

style (get/have your hair styled)

thin out (get/have your hair thinned out)

trim (get/have your hair trimmed)

cut a little above the ears

remove the split ends

take a little off the top and sides

trim your bangs

barber

beautician

hairstylist / hairdresser

hair salon

barber shop

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. I just wanted to get my hair ______________, but the hair stylist took off much more than I wanted. Now, it will take months for my hair to grow it back.

A. cut B. straightened C. trimmed

2. I trimmed my daughter's ___________ a little because they were hanging in her eyes.

A. sides B. bangs C. hair

3. The ____________ at the place I always go does a great job at perming your hair .

A. hairstylist B. barber shop C. hair salon

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
What things do you consider when choosing a place to have your hair done? These factors might include price and the experience of the beautician. Use the Internet to compare two hair salons and then discuss what services they offer that are similar and different.