Beauty & Grooming

1. Chtěl/a bych se ostříhat.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   When entering a hair salon

   Grammar Note

   "se" is reflexive (getting one's hair cut)

2. Jen zastřihnout, prosím — nekraťte příliš.

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

   Usage

   When wanting only a light trim

   Grammar Note

   Imperative "nekraťte" is a polite negative command

3. Chtěl/a bych si obarvit vlasy na [barva].

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

   Usage

   When requesting a hair color change

   Grammar Note

   "si obarvit" = to dye one's own hair (reflexive)

4. Mohu se podívat do katalogu účesů?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   When choosing a hairstyle

   Grammar Note

   "se podívat" = to take a look (reflexive)

5. Chtěl/a bych umýt a vyfoukat vlasy.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Ordering shampoo and blowout

   Grammar Note

   "Chtěl bych" takes an infinitive. Two infinitives (umýt, vyfoukat) are coordinated and share the object "vlasy"

6. Nabízíte nail art?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Requesting nail art

   Grammar Note

   English loanword used directly

7. Chtěl/a bych gelové nehty / akrylové nehty.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Specifying nail type

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives agree with "nehty" (masculine plural)

8. Kolik to bude stát?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Checking the price before a treatment

   Grammar Note

   "Kolik to bude stát" = how much will it cost (future)

9. Jak dlouho to potrvá?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Checking how long the treatment takes

   Grammar Note

   "trvat" = to last, to take time

10. Chtěl/a bych ošetření pleti.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Booking a facial treatment

    Grammar Note

    "pleti" is the genitive of "pleť" (skin)

11. Moje vlasy jsou kudrnaté / rovné / jemné / husté.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing hair texture to a stylist

    Grammar Note

    Adjectives agree with "vlasy" (masculine inanimate plural)

12. Můžete mi narovnat / natočit vlasy?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting straightening or perming

    Grammar Note

    "mi" is dative meaning "for me"

13. Jsem s výsledkem velmi spokojený/á — děkuji.

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction after a treatment

    Grammar Note

    "s" + instrumental = satisfied "with"

14. Můžete mi upravit / epilovat obočí?

    Can you shape / pluck my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or plucking

    Grammar Note

    "mi" is dative "for me"

15. Jaké produkty používáte?

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Checking products used for allergy concerns

    Grammar Note

    "Jaké" = what kind (plural)

16. Potřebuji si předem objednat?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Checking if appointment is required

    Grammar Note

    "si objednat" = to make a reservation for oneself

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