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Personal Care - Hair Care

Here you will learn some English words related to hair care such as "brush", "crimp", and "dye".

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Words Related to Personal Care
to blow-dry

to blow and dry hair and style it in a particular fashion using a dryer

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to brush
to brush
[Verb]

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

Ex: She brushes her hair every morning to make it smooth and neat. 
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to condition

to put a substance on the hair or skin in order to make it healthy and smooth

Ex: After shampooing, she always takes the time to condition her hair, leaving it silky and easy to manage. 
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to crimp
to crimp
[Verb]

to make tight curls in someone's hair using a hair iron

Ex: The stylist crimped her hair to add texture and volume for a retro-inspired look. 
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to crop
to crop
[Verb]

to cut someone's hair short

Ex: She decided to crop her hair for a fresh new look before starting college. 
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to curl
to curl
[Verb]

to form or shape hair into a series of loops or spirals using a curling iron, rollers, or other styling tools

Ex: She curled her long hair before the party, using a curling iron to add volume and bounce. 
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to delouse

to remove lice or similar insects from someone's hair or an animals coating

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to dye
to dye
[Verb]

to change the color of something using a liquid substance

Ex: She decided to dye her white shirt pink. 
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to adjust or arrange hair, makeup, or clothing to improve appearance or neatness

Ex: She quickly fixed her hair in a neat bun before heading to the office. 
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haircut
haircut
[noun]

the act of cutting hair or having our hair cut

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hairstyling

the skill or action of cutting and arranging hair in a beautiful way

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styling
styling
[noun]

the action or process of dressing someone's hair in a particular fashion

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to primp
to primp
[Verb]

to spend time in front of a mirror to arrange hair and fix makeup or appearance in an attractive and elaborate way

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to set
to set
[Verb]

to arrange wet hair in a way that stays the same after being dried

Ex: She used hairspray to set her curls in place for the evening. 
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to trim
to trim
[Verb]

to cut beard, hair, or fur in a neat and orderly manner

Ex: The barber skillfully trimmed the customer's hair to achieve a polished look. 
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grooming
grooming
[noun]

the activity of keeping tidy and neat by brushing hair, keeping clothes clean, etc.

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hairdo
hairdo
[noun]

the way in which someone's hair is arranged

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to backcomb

to comb hair in the opposite direction that it naturally lies in order to make it look thicker

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to volumize

to make hair appear thick and full-bodied

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to untangle

to become or to cause something, such as tangled hair, become separated

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coiffure
coiffure
[noun]

a hairstyle, especially one that is elaborate or professionally done

Ex: The stylist created a sleek coiffure for the runway show. 
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cut
cut
[noun]

the style or act of cutting a person's hair

Ex: He got a new cut at the salon. 
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to braid
to braid
[Verb]

to twist two or three strands of hair in a way that forms a single intertwined piece

Ex: She braided her hair into a stylish side braid. 
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to comb
to comb
[Verb]

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

Ex: She combs her hair every morning before leaving for work. 
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to gel
to gel
[Verb]

to apply a styling gel to hair

Ex: She gelled her hair before going to the party. 
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to highlight

to make parts of the hair a shade lighter than the rest using chemical substances

Ex: She decided to highlight her dark brown hair with caramel-colored streaks for a subtle sun-kissed look. 
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to layer
to layer
[Verb]

to cut hair at different lengths in a way that forms overlapping layers

Ex: She layered her hair to add volume and texture. 
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to part
to part
[Verb]

to divide someone's hair in two parts with a comb creating a line on the scalp

Ex: The hairstylist carefully parted her client's hair down the middle before beginning the haircut. 
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to perm
to perm
[Verb]

to make a straight hair become curly for a period of time, using chemicals

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to plait
to plait
[Verb]

to twist two or three strands of hair in a way that forms a single intertwined piece

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to slick back

to comb or style one's hair by smoothing it away from the face using a grooming product like gel or pomade, creating a sleek and neat appearance

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to scrunch-dry

to dry hair by gently squeezing or scrunching it to enhance natural curls, waves, or texture

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to shampoo

to wash something, like hair or carpets, using a special cleaning solution

Ex: She shampoos her hair every other day to keep it clean and fresh. 
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to sleek down

to use styling products or tools to flatten and tame the hair, making it appear smooth, sleek, and well-groomed

Ex: She used gel to sleek down her hair, giving it a polished look for the event. 
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to slick
to slick
[Verb]

to make someone's hair flat and shiny using water or oil

Ex: He slicked his hair back with gel before heading out for the evening. 
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to streak
to streak
[Verb]

to form or cover with lines, spots, or blotches of color

Ex: The marble countertop was streaked with veins of white and gray. 
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to tease
to tease
[Verb]

to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections

Ex: She teased her hair to give it more volume for the party. 
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to tint
to tint
[Verb]

to color someone's hair using a chemical

Ex: She likes to tint her hair with subtle highlights. 
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to tousle
to tousle
[Verb]

to make someone's hair appear untidy or unruly

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to relax
to relax
[Verb]

to loosen or reduce curl or wave pattern in the hair for a straighter or smoother look, often using heat styling tools or techniques

Ex: She relaxed her hair with a straightener to achieve a sleek look. 
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to mousse
to mousse
[Verb]

to apply mousse, a hairstyling foam or gel, to hair to add volume, texture, or hold

Ex: She moussed her hair before blow-drying. 
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to sweep
to sweep
[Verb]

to brush or comb hair back from the face

Ex: She swept her bangs back from her forehead with a quick motion. 
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to scrunch

to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy

Ex: After applying a styling mousse, she would scrunch her hair gently to enhance its natural waves. 
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haircare
haircare
[noun]

the practice and products used to maintain the health, cleanliness, and appearance of one's hair

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to henna
to henna
[Verb]

to apply a natural plant-based dye, typically derived from the henna plant

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to pomade
to pomade
[Verb]

to apply a scented oil to hair to make it shiny

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to groom
to groom
[Verb]

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

Ex: He grooms his hair meticulously every morning before leaving for work. 
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