11 | Hair Appointments

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Hair Appointments"

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SEWT Team
August 29, 2025

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Learning how to talk about “hair appointments” is especially useful for you, an ESL learner, because it helps you express personal preferences and feel confident in new environments. Whether you're booking a haircut, explaining the style you want, or chatting with your stylist, clear communication can make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Today’s vocabulary will help you describe hairstyles, make appointments, and speak up about what you like—all in English. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Trim (Verb / Noun): To cut a small amount, usually to keep something neat; a slight haircut.

  2. Salon (Noun): A place where people go for haircuts, styling, and sometimes other beauty services.

  3. Appointment (Noun): A scheduled time to meet someone for a service.

  4. Layers (Noun): Haircut style where the hair is cut at different lengths to add volume and texture.

  5. Blow-dry ( Verb / Noun): To dry and style hair using a hairdryer.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Trim

    • I just want a trim, not a full haircut.

    • The stylist trimmed the ends to remove split hairs.

    • He gets a regular trim every month.

  2. Salon

    • She made an appointment at the salon downtown.

    • The salon offers hair coloring and treatments too.

    • My friend works at a busy salon in the city.

  3. Appointment 

    • I have a hair appointment at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

    • You need an appointment to see the top stylist.

    • He called to reschedule his appointment for next week.

  4. Layers

    • I asked for layers to give my hair more shape.

    • The stylist added soft layers around her face.

    • Layers can make thick hair feel lighter.

  5. Blow-dry

    • She got a cut and blow-dry before her event.

    • The salon includes a blow-dry with every haircut.

    • He likes to blow-dry his hair after every shower

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Before your appointment, it’s helpful to think about the style you want—whether it’s just a trim or something more detailed like layers. When you arrive at the salon, you can ask if a blow-dry is included. Knowing how to describe your preferences will make the whole experience easier and help you leave feeling great.