Salon and Spa Vocabulary: Essential Terms and Definitions
Salon Vocabulary
1) A colorist thinks the woman should change her hair from black to dark brown.
2) Janet is a very good makeup artist and knows how to make your face look young and fresh.
3) Brad wants an appointment with his masseur to relieve his tense neck muscles.
4) The young hairdresser made a mistake and cut her client’s hair too short.
Check Your Understanding
1) (A) A receptionist answers the phone and makes appointments for the salon.
2) (B) Sadie is studying to be a beautician at a local college.
3) (A) Mr. Baca’s assistant helps her prepare treatments.
Massage Vocabulary
A) Aromatherapy: A form that involves the use of scented oils in combination with massage techniques.
B) Shiatsu: An old massage technique in which the masseur uses hands, fingers, or elbows to apply pressure.
C) Blood Circulation: The transfer and movement of blood throughout the body.
D) Deep-Tissue Massage: A form of massage that involves putting pressure on muscles in order to relieve muscle pain.
Check Your Understanding
1) (A) James has large muscles because he exercises a lot.
2) (B) Linda breathed in the sweet smell of the scented oil.
3) (B) The relaxing massage stimulates other parts of the body.
Massage Service Vocabulary
1) Jason’s boss likes him to keep his area neat and free of clutter.
2) Harriet asked the client to lay on her massage table.
3) Jimmy reported the broken spa chair to his manager.
4) Jane feels tender because she hurt it yesterday.
Check Your Understanding
Rita rubs her client’s back with the heel of her hand. Samantha felt the knots in the client’s shoulders.
Eric calls his employer every morning to give her feedback about their clients. Greg uses the effleurage technique at the beginning of the massage.
Wendy removes all the clutter from the room before her clients arrive. Trevor is thinking about having a massage to relieve the pain in his spine.
Skincare Vocabulary
1) Isabel puts powder on her forehead and nose: T-zone.
2) James wears a substance that protects skin from the sun’s rays: Sunscreen.
3) Kayla has a group of red bumps on her leg: Rash.
Spa Vocabulary
1) Valerie went to the spa and had a facial. Sally’s complexion improved after she started a new skincare regime.
2) Max used an astringent to get rid of the dead skin on his face. Ben uses a scrub to help his skin feel firmer.
3) Larry had fewer breakouts when he started washing his face every night. Mindy let the mask dry for ten minutes, then washed it off.
A) Toner: A substance used to tighten pores and make skin firm.
B) Slough: To rub a layer off.
C) Peel: A facial treatment that removes dead skin by pulling it off.
D) Sensitive Skin: Skin that reacts easily to products and conditions.
E) Steam: To expose something to hot water vapor.
F) Exfoliate: To remove the top layer of skin in order to improve the appearance of the surface.
Body Parts Vocabulary (Spanish/English)
Front View
- Eyebrow: Ceja
- Cheek: Mejilla
- Chin: Barbilla
- Eye: Ojo
- Mouth: Boca
- Chest: Pecho
- Arm: Brazo
- Wrist: Muñeca
- Palm: Palma
- Thumb: Pulgar
- Finger: Dedos
- Middle Finger: Dedo corazón
- Index Finger: Índice
- Fingernail: Uñas
- Little Finger: Meñique
- Leg: Pierna
- Knee: Rodilla
- Foot: Pie
Side View
- Forehead: Frente
- Nose: Nariz
- Lips: Labios
- Head: Cabeza
- Ear: Oreja
- Neck: Cuello
- Shoulder: Hombros
- Back: Espalda
- Elbow: Codo
- Hip: Cadera
- Forearm: Antebrazo
- Hand: Mano
- Thigh: Muslo
- Calf: Pantorrilla
- Shin: Espinilla
- Ankle: Tobillo
- Heel: Talón
- Toe: Dedos de pies