Beauty & Grooming

1. Ndida kugerwa bvudzi.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Requesting a haircut at a salon

   Grammar Note

   "kugerwa" = passive infinitive "to be cut"

2. Gera zvishoma chete — usagere zvakawanda.

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

   Usage

   Requesting a light trim

   Grammar Note

   "usa-" = negative imperative

3. Ndida kupenda bvudzi rangu [ruvara].

   I'd like to dye my hair [color].

   Usage

   Requesting hair coloring

   Grammar Note

   "bvudzi rangu" = "my hair"

4. Ndinogona kuona bhuku remafashoni ebvudzi here?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Asking to see hairstyle catalog

   Grammar Note

   "kuona" = "to see"

5. Ndida kushambidza uye kuomesa bvudzi.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Requesting shampoo and blow-dry

   Grammar Note

   "uye" = "and"

6. Munopa zvinonamira ruvara kunzara here?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Asking about nail art services

   Grammar Note

   "here" = question particle

7. Ndida gel nails / acrylic nails.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Specifying nail type

   Grammar Note

   "Ndida" = "I want/would like"

8. Mutengo wacho marii?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking about the price

   Grammar Note

   "marii" = "how much?"

9. Zvichatorwa nguva yakaita sei?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Asking how long it will take

   Grammar Note

   "Zvichatorwa" = future passive

10. Ndida kurapwa ganda rechiso.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting facial or skin treatment

    Grammar Note

    "Ndida ku-" = "I want to"

11. Bvudzi rangu rakapinzana / rakatwasuka / rakapfava / rakakuvorova.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing hair type

    Grammar Note

    "rangu" = "my"

12. Mungakwanisa kutinya / kupeta bvudzi rangu?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting hair straightening or perming

    Grammar Note

    "Mungakwanisa" = "can you?" (polite)

13. Ndinofara zvikuru — ndinotenda!

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction with result

    Grammar Note

    "zvikuru" = intensifier "very/greatly"

14. Mungakwanisa kugadzira / kutema tsiye dzangu here?

    Can you shape / thread my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or threading

    Grammar Note

    "dzangu" = "my" (possessive)

15. Munoshandisa zvinhu zvakadii?

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Asking about products used

    Grammar Note

    "zvakadii" = "what kind of?"

16. Ndinofanira kubhuka here?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Asking if appointment is needed

    Grammar Note

    "Ndinofanira ku-" = "I need to / must"

17. Mungagera ndebvu dzangu here?

    Can you also trim my beard?

    Usage

    Requesting beard trim

    Grammar Note

    "dzangu" = "my" (class 10)

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