Beauty & Grooming

1. Ndashaka gukata umusatsi.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Requesting a haircut

   Grammar Note

   "ndashaka + infinitive" = I want to

2. Kata gake gusa — ntukate cyane.

   Just a trim, please — don't cut too much.

   Usage

   Requesting just a trim

   Grammar Note

   "ntukate" = don't cut (negative imperative)

3. Ndashaka guhindura ibara ry'umusatsi wanjye.

   I'd like to change my hair color.

   Usage

   Requesting hair dye color

   Grammar Note

   "ibara" means "color"; "guhindura ibara" = "to change the color". Follow with a color name (e.g. umukara) to say the color you want

4. Nshobora kureba igitabo cy'imiterere y'imisatsi?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Asking to see a hairstyle catalog

   Grammar Note

   "nshobora kureba" = can I see

5. Ndashaka koza no kumutsa umusatsi.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Requesting shampoo and blow-dry

   Grammar Note

   "no" is the conjunction "and"; the two infinitives share the object "umusatsi" ("hair").

6. Mufite serivisi yo gusiga irangi ku nzara?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Asking about nail art services

   Grammar Note

   "mufite serivisi" = "do you have a service". "gusiga" is "to apply/smear" and "irangi" is "paint/colour". The nail is "urwara" (plural "inzara"); because "inzara" is also the word for "famine", keep it in a context phrase such as "ku nzara" ("on the nails").

7. Ndashaka inzara za gel cyangwa za acrylic.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Requesting specific nail type

   Grammar Note

   "ndashaka" = I want/would like

8. Ibi bizatwara amafaranga angahe?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking how much it will cost

   Grammar Note

   "amafaranga angahe" = how much money

9. Ibi bizamara igihe kingahe?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Asking how long it will take

   Grammar Note

   "igihe kingahe" = how long (time)

10. Ndashaka isuku y'uruhu rwo mu maso.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting a facial or skin treatment

    Grammar Note

    "ndashaka isuku" = I want a cleansing/treatment

11. Umusatsi wanjye ni muzunguruka / umuremure / mworoshye / munini.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing your hair type

    Grammar Note

    "ni" = is/are (copula)

12. Mushobora gukora umusatsi usanzura / wigande?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting hair straightening or perming

    Grammar Note

    "mushobora gukora" = can you do

13. Ndanezerewe cyane — murakoze.

    I'm very happy with the result — thank you.

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction with the result

    Grammar Note

    "murakoze" = thank you (polite)

14. Mushobora gutunga / gukora ibibumba by'intero zanjye?

    Can you shape / thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or threading

    Grammar Note

    "mushobora gutunga / gukora" = can you do/handle

15. Biragomba gufata umwanya mbere?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Asking if an appointment is needed

    Grammar Note

    "biragomba" = it is required

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