People have always wanted to look their best, and hairdressers and hairstylists—or “cosmetologists,” as they may be called—have helped them achieve that goal. These professionals shampoo, cut, and style hair. But they may also colour, straighten, or curl hair and give manicures, pedicures, and scalp and facial treatments. All states require hairdressers and hairstylists to be licensed, but training and apprenticeship requirements vary widely, so be sure to check before entering a program. Manual dexterity, an artistic sense, and an awareness of the latest styles are essential. Equally important are the “people skills” that make a visit enjoyable for customers and encourage them to come back. Hairdressers and hairstylists who take a genuine interest in their customers often develop the kind of following that makes it possible for them to one day open their very own hair salon or beauty parlour.

to look one’s best – a lehető legjobban néz ki
to style hair – frizurát vágni
to straighten – kiegyenesíteni
to curl – göndöríteni
manicure – manikűr
pedicure – pedikűr
scalp – fejbőr
facial – arcmasszázs, kozmetikai kezelés
license – engedély
apprenticeship – tanulóidő, gyakorlati oktatás
to vary widely – nagyon változó
manual dexterity – kézügyesség
artistic sense – művészi érzék
the latest styles – a legfrissebb frizurák
to have people skills – ért az emberekhez
to encourage – bátorítani
to take interest in – érdeklődést mutatni
genuine – valódi, igazi
following – követők
beauty parlour – szépségszalon

Fill in the gaps with the right words. There is one extra.

1. If you want to open a hair salon, you need a ……………….. .

2. Mary is an apprentice. She’s helping out but she’s not allowed to ……………….. yet.

3. How long does it take to get a ……………….. ? I would like a nice pattern on my nails too.

4. This ……………….. is really expensive. All the actors from the theatre opposite come here.

5. Gina gets a ……………….. every week. No wonder she looks so young.

answers: 1-license 2-style hair 3-manicure 4-beauty parlour 5-facial

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Hairdresser: Good morning, Madam! What can I do for you today?
Woman: I don’t really know. I want to try something different now.
Hairdresser: What do you mean? A different colour or a different style?
Woman: My hair is quite thin. I was wondering to have it curled.
Hairdresser: It sounds good. Would you like me to dye your hair, too?
Woman: Actually, I’m not really keen on having it dyed, yet I would like some blond stripes to highlight my hairdo.
Hairdresser: All right. I understand. We use very high quality materials, which do not destroy the hair structure, so don’ be afraid of hair colouring.
Woman: Okay. I just want to have some highlights now. Maybe later I’ll try colouring, too.
Hairdresser: … and what about the style? Do you have any specific idea, or you just want to have it curled?
Woman:  I would also like you to cut it a bit shorter, just to chop off the ends.
Hairdresser:  Certainly, madam. If you want me to do it, I’ll do it.
Woman: I’m absolutely sure.
Hairdresser:  All right, and then follow me, please so that I can shampoo your hair, first.
Woman: Thank you.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

What can I do for you today? – Mit tehetek ma önért?
I want to try something different now.  – Szeretnék most valami mást kipróbálni.
What do you mean? – Mire gondol?/Mit ért ez alatt?
I was wondering … . – Azon gondolkodtam, hogy … .
It sounds good. – Jól hangzik.
I’m not really keen on … . – Nem lelkesedem annyira a/az …-ért.
Don’t be afraid of … . – Ne féljen a …-tól/-től.
Do you have any specific idea? – Van valami egyedi elképzelése?
If you want me to do it, I’ll do it. – Ha szeretné, akkor megcsinálom.
Follow me please to the … . – Kövessen kérem a …-hoz/-hez/-höz.

IMPORTANT WORDS

to try something different – kipróbálni valami mást
thin – vékony
to have (the hair) curled – begöndöríttetni a hajat
to have one’s hair dyed – befesteti a haját
to be keen on – lelkesedni valamiért
blond stripes – szőke melírcsík
to highlight –kiemel
material – anyag
to destroy –tönkretesz
to chop off –levág