Beauty & Grooming

1. Θέλω κούρεμα.

   THE-lo KU-re-ma

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   First thing to say at a hair salon

   Grammar Note

   "Θέλω" = I want (first person singular)

2. Μόνο τις μύτες, παρακαλώ — μην κόψετε πολύ.

   MO-no tis MI-tes pa-ra-ka-LO — min KO-pse-te po-LI

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

   Usage

   When wanting only a light trim

   Grammar Note

   "μην" + imperative = negative command

3. Θέλω να βάψω τα μαλλιά μου [χρώμα].

   THE-lo na VA-pso ta ma-li-A mu [CHRO-ma]

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

   Usage

   When requesting hair coloring

   Grammar Note

   "να βάψω" = to dye (subjunctive)

4. Μπορώ να δω ένα βιβλίο χτενισμάτων;

   bo-RO na do E-na vi-VLI-o chte-ni-SMA-ton

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   When choosing a hairstyle

   Grammar Note

   "να δω" = to see (subjunctive)

5. Θέλω λούσιμο και φόρμα.

   THE-lo LU-si-mo ke FOR-ma

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Ordering shampoo and blowout

   Grammar Note

   "και" = and (conjunction)

6. Κάνετε νέιλ αρτ;

   KA-ne-te NEIL art

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Requesting nail art

   Grammar Note

   English loanword used directly

7. Θέλω νύχια τζελ / ακρυλικά νύχια.

   THE-lo NI-chi-a tzel / a-kri-li-KA NI-chi-a

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Specifying nail type

   Grammar Note

   "νύχια" = nails (neuter plural)

8. Πόσο θα κοστίσει;

   PO-so tha ko-STI-si

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Checking price before treatment

   Grammar Note

   "tha κοστίσει" = will cost (future)

9. Πόση ώρα θα πάρει;

   PO-si O-ra tha PA-ri

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Checking how long it takes

   Grammar Note

   "tha πάρει" = will take (future)

10. Θέλω θεραπεία προσώπου.

    THE-lo the-ra-PI-a pro-SO-pu

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Booking a facial treatment

    Grammar Note

    "προσώπου" = of the face (genitive)

11. Τα μαλλιά μου είναι σγουρά / ίσια / λεπτά / πυκνά.

    ta ma-li-A mu I-ne sgu-RA / I-si-a / le-PTA / pi-KNA

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing hair texture to stylist

    Grammar Note

    Adjectives agree with "μαλλιά" (neuter plural)

12. Μπορείτε να ισιώσετε / κάνετε περμανάντ τα μαλλιά μου;

    bo-RI-te na i-si-O-se-te / KA-ne-te per-ma-NAND ta ma-li-A mu

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting hair treatment

    Grammar Note

    "να ισιώσετε" = polite request (subjunctive)

13. Είμαι πολύ ευχαριστημένος/η με το αποτέλεσμα — ευχαριστώ.

    I-me po-LI ef-cha-ri-sti-ME-nos/i me to a-po-TE-le-sma — ef-cha-ri-STO

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction after treatment

    Grammar Note

    "με" + accusative = satisfied "with"

14. Μπορείτε να διαμορφώσετε τα φρύδια μου;

    bo-RI-te na di-a-mor-FO-se-te ta FRI-di-a mu

    Can you shape my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping

    Grammar Note

    "Μπορείτε να" = polite request form

15. Ποια προϊόντα χρησιμοποιείτε;

    pia pro-i-ON-da chri-si-mo-pi-I-te

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Checking products for allergy concerns

    Grammar Note

    "Ποια" = which (neuter plural)

16. Χρειάζεται ραντεβού;

    chri-A-ze-te ran-de-VU

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Checking if an appointment is needed

    Grammar Note

    "Χρειάζεται" = is needed (third person singular)

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