Gardengirl Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Can anyone point me to a site that helps with phrases I'll need for a wash and cut/trim, please. Particularly things like 'bob' style etc. I haven't been to a French hairdresser for 40 years, so want to get it right, and don't know anyone with fine fair hair like mine - all my friends have lovely thick, long, dark hair, and don't seem to know a word to describe my hairstyle. On reading this, it sounds as though I look like a scarecrow - it's not really that bad, and is actually better in the Gard than in the very damp Thames Valley!Thanks, Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 There's a situation and a vocabulary list at the beginning of this document chez le coiffureIf possible, take a photo of yourself with the cut that you want (if you've had similar before) or a magazine photo of something similar, it really helps as a starting point for the discussion.I think a bob is une coupe au carréGood luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosub Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 http://www.expatica.com/fr/essentials_moving_to/essentials/practical-french-chez-le-coiffeur-33208_10462.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Gosub, I love the "just out of bed look"..........indiscipliné! Conjures up wonderful images but then we do say "disobedient" hair, don't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Oh, yes, Sweets.Just out of bed look and thick and curly!!!!Thanks to Jonzjob (what is his name - I forget the spelling)Still surviving without shampoo and laughing.Next I am going to try sage and rosemary brew to stave off the grey. Anyone here tried this?Any success?ps to get back to the original thread (sorry for digressing)I saw a "mobile hairdresser" going into the house opposite so asked my neighbour for her number. She now comes round regularly - charges 10 euros a visit and I get a good French language lesson included. "Pas trop court" is always a good phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Bubbles, why not go au naturel completely?I think grey and white hair in tip-top condition can be very attractive; especially as some hair dyes have that dreadful "flat" look or even worse, that gingery, brassy tint.I, personally, could never be bothered to sit at the hairdresser's long enough to have all that primping and stuff that they do. As for having to have my roots touched up every 6 weeks or so, I fear I have many other things I'd rather spend my time on.Sorry, Bubbles, if you're determined NOT to be grey; please don't be offended, it's just my personal opinion and preference.As you were brave enough to try Jonzjob's suggestion, I thought you might like to try this one too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for the help, links to vocab lists.Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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