Shadowing Practice: [B1] At the Hair Salon in English | Real Life Conversation Practice - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Hello everyone.
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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Practice.
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Today I'm going to the hair salon near my house.
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My hair is long and black,
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but it has become quite dry and damaged recently.
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I want to get some soft waves and also do a hair treatment to restore its health.
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Let's practice natural English conversations you can have with a hairdresser.
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This is very useful real-life English.
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Come with me.
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Hello, welcome to our salon.
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How are you today?
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Hi, I'm doing well, thank you.
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I'd like to do something with my hair today.
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Great, please have a seat.
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First, let me check the condition of your hair.
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Your hair is quite long and thick.
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The color is beautiful, natural black.
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But it looks a bit dry, especially at the ends.
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Have you been using heat tools a lot?
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Yes, I use a straightener almost every day for work.
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That's probably why it's damaged.
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I want to change the style a little.
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I'm thinking of soft waves,
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not too curly, just gentle waves that look natural.
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Also, I really need a deep hair treatment to repair and restore my hair.
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Do you think that's possible?
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Absolutely.
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Soft waves will look very nice on your long hair.
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As your hair is quite healthy at the roots,
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but dry at the ends,
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I recommend we do a hair repair treatment first, then create the waves.
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The treatment will make your hair smoother, shinier, and healthier.
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That sounds perfect.
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What kind of treatment do you suggest?
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We have a keratin repair treatment,
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or an intensive moisturizing treatment,
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with argan oil and collagen.
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Since your hair needs both repair and moisture,
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I think the intensive moisturizing treatment combined with a light keratin serum would be best.
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It will help restore the damaged parts and give your hair a beautiful natural shine.
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Great!
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How long will the whole process take?
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Let me see.
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Hmm.
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First we'll wash your hair and apply the treatment.
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That takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
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Then we'll rinse it out and start creating the soft waves with a curling iron.
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The styling part will take another 40 to 50 minutes.
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So in total, it should take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Is that okay with your schedule?
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Yes, that's fine.
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I have the whole afternoon free.
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Perfect.
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Before we start, do you want to keep your hair the same length or should I trim the damaged ends a little?
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Please trim just a little bit,
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about 2 or 3 centimeters,
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to remove the split ends,
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but I still want to keep my hair long.
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Noted.
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Now, about aftercare.
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This is very important.
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After the treatment and waves,
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you should avoid washing your hair for at least 48 hours so the treatment can set properly.
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Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.
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Also, try to reduce using heat tools.
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If you have to use a hair dryer,
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always apply heat protectant first.
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I can recommend some good products for you to take home.
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Thank you.
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I'll definitely follow your advice.
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How often should I do this kind of treatment to keep my hair healthy?
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For best results, I suggest doing the intensive treatment every six to eight weeks.
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And remember to use a hair mask once a week at home.
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Drinking enough water and eating foods rich in protein and biotin also help a lot.
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I'll keep that in mind.
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One more thing.
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Will the waves last long?
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The soft waves usually last about four to six weeks,
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depending on how you take care of your hair.
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If you use the right products and avoid too much heat,
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they can stay longer and look more natural.
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That's wonderful.
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I'm really excited to see the result.
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Shall we start now?
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Yes, let's begin.
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First, I'll wash your hair.
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Please come this way.
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Your hair is responding very well to the treatment.
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It already feels much softer.
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The waves are coming out beautifully, natural and elegant.
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It smells so nice, too.
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I can already feel the difference.
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All done.
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Take a look.
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What do you think?
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Oh, wow.
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It looks amazing.
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The waves are exactly what I wanted.
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Soft and natural.
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And my hair feels so much healthier and shinier.
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Thank you so much.
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You did a fantastic job.
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I'm so glad you like it.
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Remember the aftercare tips and come back in 6-8 weeks if you want to maintain the treatment.
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Here are the products I recommend for daily care.
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Thank you again.
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I really appreciate your advice and help.
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Have a great day.
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You too.
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Enjoy your new hairstyle.
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See you next time.
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And that's how a typical conversation at the hair salon goes.
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You learned useful English for describing your hair condition,
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asking for advice, discussing styles,
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time, price, implied, and aftercare instructions.
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Practice this dialogue at home and you will feel much more confident when visiting a hair salon in English.
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If you enjoyed this video,
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please like, subscribe, and turn on the notification bell for more 5-minute English practice every week.
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Comment below.
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What hairstyle do you like the most?
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Have you ever had a hair treatment?
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See you in the next video.
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Bye.
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will engage in real-life English conversations at the hair salon. The focus will be on practicing natural dialogues that you might encounter during a visit to a hairdresser. You'll learn how to discuss your hairstyle preferences, ask for treatments, and understand the recommendations made by the stylist. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to improve their English speaking skills, particularly for everyday situations. By the end of this session, you will feel more confident discussing hair care in English and be better equipped for similar conversations.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Hair treatment: A salon service aimed at improving the condition of your hair.
- Soft waves: A hairstyle featuring gentle curls that create a natural look.
- Keratin repair treatment: A process that helps to restore and smooth damaged hair.
- Intensive moisturizing treatment: A service designed to hydrate and nourish dry hair.
- Heat tools: Devices like straighteners or curling irons that use heat to style hair.
- Rinse out: The process of washing out treatment products from the hair.
- Schedule: Your planned time for an appointment.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience while watching the video, consider the following shadowing tips:
- Shadow speech: Listen carefully to the conversation between the customer and the hairdresser. Practice repeating each line immediately after you hear it. This will help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency.
- Match the pace: Try to maintain the same speed as the speakers in the video. As they are speaking in natural conversational tones, this will help you practice speaking clearly and at a comfortable pace.
- Focus on intonation: Pay attention to the emphasis and tonal variations in the phrases used. Mimicking these can enhance your spoken English and make your dialogue sound more natural.
- Record yourself: After practicing with the video, record your own version of the conversation. This allows you to evaluate your progress in pronunciation and fluency, which is valuable for your IELTS speaking practice.
- Consistent practice: Revisit this video regularly and incorporate new phrases and vocabulary in your daily conversations. This continual exposure is crucial to mastering English through learn English with YouTube content.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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