Beauty & Grooming

1. Gusto kong magpa-haircut.

   I'd like a haircut

   Usage

   Used to ask for a haircut at a salon

   Grammar Note

   "Magpa-" prefix expresses causative "to have/get something done"

2. Gusto kong magpa-manicure / pedicure.

   I'd like a manicure / pedicure

   Usage

   Used to request nail care services

   Grammar Note

   English "manicure" and "pedicure" are used directly in Cebuano

3. Gusto ko lang og trim — dili kaayo mubo.

   Just a trim please — not too short

   Usage

   Used to specify a light trim without taking off too much

   Grammar Note

   "Dili kaayo" means "not too/not very" — a negation with degree

4. Gusto kong magpa-facial.

   I'd like a facial treatment

   Usage

   Used to book a facial treatment at a beauty salon

   Grammar Note

   "Facial" is used directly in English; English dominates Philippine beauty industry terminology

5. Aduna ba moy hair color service?

   Do you offer hair coloring services?

   Usage

   Used to ask if hair coloring services are available

   Grammar Note

   "Hair color service" is used directly as English terminology

6. Sensitibo ang akong panit. Aduna ba moy hypoallergenic nga produkto?

   I have sensitive skin — do you have hypoallergenic products?

   Usage

   Used to inform of sensitive skin and request gentle products

   Grammar Note

   "Sensitibo" is borrowed from Spanish "sensitivo" (sensitive)

7. Pila ang presyo sa eyebrow threading?

   How much does eyebrow threading cost?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the price of eyebrow threading

   Grammar Note

   "Presyo" is from Spanish "precio" (price)

8. Gusto kong magpa-relax massage.

   I'd like a relaxation massage

   Usage

   Used to request a relaxation massage

   Grammar Note

   "Relax massage" is English used directly; English dominates the spa industry in the Philippines

9. Asa ang pinaka-maayo nga parlor dinhi?

   Where is the best beauty salon around here?

   Usage

   Used to find the best beauty salon in the area

   Grammar Note

   "Parlor" is common Philippine English for a beauty salon

10. Mahimo bang mag-book ug appointment?

    Can I make an appointment?

    Usage

    Used to book an appointment at a beauty salon

    Grammar Note

    "Mag-book" verbalizes English "book" using the "mag-" prefix

11. Gusto kong magpa-blow dry.

    I'd like a blow-dry

    Usage

    Used to request a blow-dry after washing or cutting hair

    Grammar Note

    "Blow dry" is used directly in English; beauty terms are standardized in English

12. Pwede ba nimong gamitan og natural nga produkto?

    Can you use natural / organic products?

    Usage

    Used to request natural or organic beauty products

    Grammar Note

    "Produkto" is from Spanish "producto" (product)

13. Unsa ang imong girekomendar para sa akong tipo sa buhok?

    What do you recommend for my hair type?

    Usage

    Used to ask a stylist for recommendations based on your hair type

    Grammar Note

    "Girekomendar" is the patient-focus form of "rekomendar" (recommend)

14. Gusto kong magpa-wax.

    I'd like a waxing treatment

    Usage

    Used to request waxing services

    Grammar Note

    "Magpa-" converts "wax" (English) into a causative verb in Cebuano

15. Salamat! Nindot kaayo ang resulta.

    Thank you — the result looks great!

    Usage

    Used to compliment and thank a beauty professional after a treatment

    Grammar Note

    "Nindot" means "beautiful/nice" in Cebuano. "Kaayo" is the intensifier "very"

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