Beauty & Grooming

1. Gusto ko sanang magpaputol ng buhok.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Requesting a haircut

   Grammar Note

   "magpa-" = causative (have someone do it)

2. Putulin lamang ng konti — huwag masyadong maikli.

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

   Usage

   Requesting just a trim

   Grammar Note

   "lamang" = "only/just"

3. Gusto ko sanang magpa-dye ng buhok ng kayumanggi.

   I'd like to dye my hair brown.

   Usage

   Requesting hair dyeing

   Grammar Note

   "magpa-dye" = "have dyed"

4. Maaari ba akong tumingin ng libro ng mga estilo ng buhok?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Asking to see a hairstyle book

   Grammar Note

   "tumingin ng" = "to look at"

5. Gusto ko ng shampoo at blow-dry.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Ordering shampoo and blow-dry

   Grammar Note

   "at" = "and"

6. Nag-aalok ba kayo ng nail art?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Asking about nail art

   Grammar Note

   "nag-aalok ba kayo ng" = "do you offer?"

7. Gusto ko ng gel nails.

   I'd like gel nails.

   Usage

   Requesting gel nails

   Grammar Note

   "gusto ko ng" = "I want"

8. Magkano ang halaga nito?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking service cost

   Grammar Note

   "magkano ang halaga" = "how much is the price"

9. Gaano katagal ito?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Asking how long the service takes

   Grammar Note

   "gaano katagal" = "how long"

10. Gusto ko ng facial o paggamot sa balat.

    I'd like a facial or skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting a facial or skin treatment

    Grammar Note

    "o" = "or"

11. Kulot ang aking buhok.

    My hair is curly.

    Usage

    Describing hair type to a stylist

    Grammar Note

    "Kulot" is an adjective describing hair. Others such as tuwid (straight), manipis (fine) and makapal (thick) work the same way

12. Maaari bang i-straighten o i-perm ang buhok ko?

    Can you straighten or perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting straightening or perm

    Grammar Note

    "i-" prefix adapts English verbs

13. Napakaganda ng resulta — maraming salamat!

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction with the result

    Grammar Note

    "napaka-" = "very" (intensifier)

14. Maaari bang ayusin o mag-thread ng aking mga kilay?

    Can you shape or thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or threading

    Grammar Note

    "ayusin" = "fix/shape"

15. Anong mga produkto ang ginagamit ninyo?

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Asking about products used

    Grammar Note

    "ginagamit" = "using" (ongoing)

16. Kailangan ba ng appointment?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Asking if appointment is needed

    Grammar Note

    "kailangan ba ng" = "is ... needed?"

17. Maaari rin bang ayusin ang aking balbas?

    Can you also trim my beard?

    Usage

    Requesting beard trimming

    Grammar Note

    "rin" = "also"

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