Module code: 68
At the Hairdresser: A Consultation and Cut
1 Initial Consultation
Jenny arrives at the salon for her appointment. During the consultation, the stylist Sarah examines Jenny’s hair and discusses what she would like done.
✓ Always describe clearly what you want done with your hair
✓ Bring pictures if you have a specific style in mind
Key Terms
- consultation
- a meeting with a professional to discuss and plan a service
- style
- the way hair is cut and arranged
💬 Initial Consultation
Jenny meets her stylist Sarah at the beginning of the appointment
Sarah: “Hi Jenny, welcome! What would you like to do with your hair today?”
Jenny: “Hi! I'd like to freshen it up with some layers and maybe try a fringe.”
Sarah: “Let's take a look at your hair type and face shape to see what would suit you best.”
Jenny: “Great, I brought some pictures of styles I like.”
Sarah: “Perfect! That really helps. How much length would you like to keep?”
Jenny: “I'd like to keep it quite long, just a trim to remove split ends.”
2 Discussing the Cut
Jenny explains she wants to refresh her look with some layers and a trim. She also considers getting a fringe cut.
✓ Be specific about how much length you want removed
✓ Ask questions if you’re unsure about any suggestions
Key Terms
- layers
- hair cut to different lengths to create volume and texture
- trim
- cutting a small amount of hair to neaten it
- fringe
- hair cut short to hang over the forehead
3 The Styling Process
After washing Jenny’s hair, Sarah begins the cut. She’ll finish with a blow-dry and style.
✓ Pay attention to styling techniques used if you want to recreate the look at home
Key Terms
- blow-dry
- to dry hair using a hairdryer
- style
- to arrange hair in a particular way using tools and products
📝 Key Vocabulary Recap
◆ consultation→a meeting with a professional to discuss and plan a service
◆ layers→hair cut to different lengths to create volume and texture
◆ trim→cutting a small amount of hair to neaten it
◆ fringe→hair cut short to hang over the forehead
◆ blow-dry→to dry hair using a hairdryer
◆ style→to arrange hair in a particular way using tools and products
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