女士美容需要了解的词汇

2024-07-08女人

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Do you know how to talk about your favorite beauty routine in Chinese?

This week, we've got you covered with an essential Chinese vocabulary for all your beauty rituals.

Ladies' Beauty Routine Vocab

01. Get Your Nails Done

Do you like getting your nails done by a professional manicurist? If so, learning these key terms will prepare you for your next visit to a nail salon (美甲店 měi jiǎ diàn) in China.

美甲měi jiǎmanicure

贴甲片tiē jiǎ piànto apply acrylic nails

指甲延长zhǐ jia yán chángnail extensions

If you want to take care of your toenails, ask for 足部美甲 (zú bù měi jiǎ). This service includes nail trimming, shaping, polishing, and nail art.

足部美甲zú bù měi jiǎpedicure

For more extensive foot care, search for 修脚 (xiū jiǎo), which focuses on both the health and hygiene of your feet, not just nail appearance.

修脚xiū jiǎofoot treatment

02. Eyelashes & Eyebrows Design

Eyelash extensions have become a popular beauty trend in China and worldwide. You can easily find a salon by searching (美睫 méi jié) on a map.

美睫méi jiéeyelashes extensions

Taking care of eyebrows (眉毛 méi mao) is an essential part of many women's beauty routines. Here are the services you can obtain at salons in China:

眉毛护理méi mao hù lǐeyebrow care

去汗毛qù hàn máohair removal

纹眉wén méieyebrow tattoo

03. Skincare Routine

Skincare routine makes your skin healthy and glowy like a glazed donut:

皮肤护理pí fū hù lǐskincare

NOTE

On Dazhong Dianping, you'll often see the term 皮肤管理 (pí fū guǎn lǐ), where 皮肤 (pí fū) means skin and 管理 (guǎn lǐ) means to take care of.

Here are some common services offered by Chinese salons:

深层清洁 (shēn céng qīng jié) - deep cleansing补水面膜 (bǔ shuǐ miàn mó) - hydrating mask美白护理 (měi bái hù lǐ) - brightening facials祛痘护理 (qū dòu hù lǐ) - acne treatment面部按摩 (miàn bù àn mó) - face massage

NOTE

In China, salons often offer packages for long-term use. This approach saves money, but if you prefer not to make a large upfront expense, you can politely tell the receptionist:

谢谢，不需要。Xiè xiè, bù xū yào.Thank you, no need.

04. Hair Treatments

Visiting a hair salon (美发店 měi fà diàn) is a favorite beauty ritual for many women. Chinese salons offer a wide range of procedures; here are a few:

剪头jiǎn tóuto cut hair

染发rǎn fàto dye hair

头发护理tóu fa hù lǐhair treatment

We've prepared the ultimate guide to getting a haircut in China, perfect for your next visit to the salon:

05. Makeup Items

This list would be incomplete without highlighting makeup-related vocabulary:

化妆品huà zhuāng pǐnbeauty products/makeup items

Makeup Products

Here are some common makeup items in Chinese, so you can easily search for them on Taobao or in-store: