Beauty & Grooming

1. Achọrọ m ikpasa isi m.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Requesting a haircut at the salon

   Grammar Note

   "Achọrọ m" = "I want to"

2. Kpaa obere obere naanị — ekpala ọtụtụ.

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

   Usage

   Requesting a minimal trim

   Grammar Note

   "naanị" = "only / just" (limiter). The "e-…-la" frame is the negative imperative, as in "Etinyela ose"

3. Achọrọ m itoo isi m n'ụcha [ụcha].

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

   Usage

   Requesting hair dyeing in a specific color

   Grammar Note

   "n'ụcha [color]" = "in the color of"

4. Enwere m ike ịhụ akwụkwọ nke ụdị isi?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Asking to see a hairstyle book

   Grammar Note

   "Enwere m ike" = "can I"

5. Achọrọ m ịsacha isi m na ịtụ ya ufufe.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Requesting shampoo and blow-dry service

   Grammar Note

   "na" = "and" (conjunction)

6. Ha na-eme ọrụ nka maka mbọ aka?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Asking if nail art service is offered

   Grammar Note

   "Ha na-eme" = "do they do / offer"

7. Achọrọ m mbọ aka gel / acrylic.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Specifying gel or acrylic nail service

   Grammar Note

   "Achọrọ m" = "I want"

8. Ego ole ka ọ ga-efu?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking the price before service

   Grammar Note

   "Ego ole ka" = "how much money"

9. Oge ole ka ọ ga-ewe?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Asking how long the service takes

   Grammar Note

   "Oge ole ka ọ ga-ewe" = "how long will it take"

10. Achọrọ m ọgwụgwọ ihu / nchekwa anụ ahụ.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting facial or skin treatment

    Grammar Note

    "Achọrọ m" = "I want"

11. Isi m dị nkume / dị larịị / dị ọhụhụ / dị arọ.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing hair type to the stylist

    Grammar Note

    "Isi m dị" = "my hair is"

12. Ị nwere ike ime ka isi m dị larịị / dị nkume?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting hair straightening or perming

    Grammar Note

    "Ị nwere ike" = "can you"

13. Obi dị m ụtọ maka ihe e mere — daalụ!

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction with the result

    Grammar Note

    "Obi dị m ụtọ" = "I am happy" (lit. "my heart is sweet")

14. Ị nwere ike ịhazigharị / ịkpochapụ abụba anya m?

    Can you shape / thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or threading

    Grammar Note

    "Ị nwere ike" = "can you"

15. Kedu ihe ndị ha na-eji?

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Asking what products are used

    Grammar Note

    "Kedu ihe ndị" = "what things" (plural)

16. Ọ dị mkpa ka m wee nọtụ ụbọchị tupu m abịa?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Checking if prior appointment is needed

    Grammar Note

    "Ọ dị mkpa ka m wee" = "is it necessary for me to"

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