At the Hairdresser and Barber in Spain
Everyday Spanish expressions for booking a haircut, explaining what you want and reacting to the result.
In Spain you usually pedir cita, book an appointment, at the peluquería by phone or WhatsApp, while many barberías take walk-ins. Hairdressers address you as tú, wash your hair first and chat the whole time, and tipping is optional, often just rounding up. The cards follow a curly-haired customer booking and getting a new look, then going along to a friend's barber.
- 1
Quería pedir cita para cortarme el pelo.
I'd like to book a haircut.
- 2
¿Tienes experiencia con el pelo rizado?
Do you have experience with curly hair?
- 3
Tengo el pelo hecho un desastre.
My hair is a total mess.
- 4
Solo cortar las puntas.
Just trim the ends.
- 5
No me lo cortes mucho, que luego me arrepiento.
Don't take too much off, I always regret it.
- 6
Corto por los lados y más largo por arriba.
Short on the sides and longer on top.
- 7
Un degradado, por favor.
A fade, please.
- 8
Quiero cambiar de look.
I fancy a change of look.
- 9
El flequillo déjalo como está.
Leave the fringe as it is.
- 10
Y repásame la barba.
And tidy up my beard.
- 11
¿Te lavo el pelo primero?
Shall I wash your hair first?
- 12
¿Está bien el agua?
Is the water OK?
- 13
Con la humedad se me encrespa el pelo.
My hair goes frizzy when it's humid.
- 14
Te queda genial.
It really suits you.
- 15
¡Pareces otra persona!
You look like a different person!
- 16
Vas hecho un pincel.
You look really sharp.
- 17
¡Me has dejado pelado!
You've practically shaved my head!
- 18
Tranquilo, ya crecerá.
Don't worry, it'll grow back.
- 19
¿Qué te debo?
How much do I owe you?
- 20
Quédate con el cambio.
Keep the change.