Beauty & Grooming

1. Ek wil graag hare knip.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Requesting a haircut at a hair salon

   Grammar Note

   "wil graag" = "would like to"

2. Net 'n bietjie afsny asseblief — moenie te veel sny nie.

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

   Usage

   Instructing the stylist to trim only a little

   Grammar Note

   "moenie...nie" = please don't (prohibition)

3. Ek wil graag my hare [kleur] verf.

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

   Usage

   Requesting hair coloring

   Grammar Note

   Replace [kleur] with a color name

4. Kan ek na 'n haarstylboek kyk?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Asking to see a hairstyle catalog

   Grammar Note

   "kan ek" = "can I"

5. Ek wil graag my hare was en droogblaas.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Requesting a wash and blow-dry

   Grammar Note

   "wil graag" = "would like to"

6. Bied julle naelkuns aan?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Asking if nail art services are available

   Grammar Note

   "bied...aan" = "offer" (separable verb)

7. Ek wil graag gelnaels / akrielnaels.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Specifying the type of nail treatment

   Grammar Note

   "wil graag" = "would like"

8. Hoeveel sal dit kos?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking about the cost of a treatment

   Grammar Note

   "sal...kos" = future tense "will cost"

9. Hoe lank sal dit neem?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Asking how long the treatment will take

   Grammar Note

   "sal...neem" = future tense "will take"

10. Ek wil graag 'n gesigsbehandeling.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting a facial or skin care treatment

    Grammar Note

    "wil graag" = "would like"

11. My hare is krullerig / reguit / fyn / dik.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing your hair type to the stylist

    Grammar Note

    Adjectives describing hair texture in Afrikaans

12. Kan u my hare reguit maak / krul?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting a straightening or perm treatment

    Grammar Note

    "kan u" = "can you" (polite). Straightening is reguit (straight) + maak; to curl is the verb krul.

13. Ek is baie bly met die resultaat — baie dankie.

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction after a treatment

    Grammar Note

    "baie bly" = "very happy"

14. Kan u my wenkbroue vorm / sny?

    Can you shape / thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or threading

    Grammar Note

    "kan u" = "can you" (polite)

15. Moet ek 'n afspraak maak?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Asking if an appointment is required

    Grammar Note

    "moet" = "must/need to"

16. Kan u ook my baard snoei?

    Can you also trim my beard?

    Usage

    Requesting a beard trim

    Grammar Note

    "kan u ook" = "can you also"

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