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At a hair salon, you may not only express the hairstyle you want but also ask the hairdresser about the latest trends. This can help you discover popular styles that may suit you.
When visiting a hair salon where French is spoken, you will need natural expressions suited to the situation, such as asking about current trends, responding to suggestions, and confirming whether a style suits your face.
In this article, I introduce useful French expressions for asking about trendy hairstyles at a hair salon.
Contents
Dialogue
J’aimerais savoir quelles sont les coiffures tendance en ce moment.
（I would like to know which hairstyles are currently in fashion.）
En ce moment, les coupes légèrement dégradées sont très demandées.
（At the moment, lightly layered cuts are very popular.）
Ça m’intéresse. Vous pensez que ce style conviendrait à mon visage ?
（That sounds interesting. Do you think this style would suit my face?）
Oui, je pense que ça vous irait bien. On peut ajouter un peu de volume sur le dessus pour équilibrer la forme.
（Yes, I think it would look great on you. We can add a bit of volume at the top to balance the shape.）
Très bien. Et pour la longueur, que me conseillez-vous ?
（I see. And what would you recommend regarding the length?）
Je vous conseille de garder les côtés un peu plus courts. Ça donnera un aspect plus léger.
（I recommend keeping the sides slightly shorter. It will create a lighter impression.）
Parfait, faisons comme ça.
（Perfect, let’s go with that.）
1. 流行の髪型の聞き方
To ask about trends in French, use the word tendance (trend).
- Quelles sont les coiffures tendance en ce moment ?
（What hairstyles are currently in fashion?）
The phrase “coiffures tendance” means “trendy hairstyles.” Using the plural form suggests you are asking about several possible options.
You may also ask:
- Y a-t-il un style particulièrement populaire ces derniers temps ?
（Is there a style that has been particularly popular recently?） - J’aimerais savoir ce qui est à la mode en ce moment.
（I would like to know what is in fashion right now.）
The expression “à la mode” means “fashionable,” and can be used not only for hairstyles but also for clothing and trends in general.
2. Checking Whether a Style Suits You
When the hairdresser suggests a style, you may want to confirm whether it would suit your features.
- Vous pensez que ce style conviendrait à mon visage ?
（Do you think this style would suit my face?）
Here, “convenir à ~” means “to suit” or “to be appropriate for.” The conditional form is used to soften the question and add politeness.
Another useful expression is:
- Est-ce que vous pensez que cela m’irait bien ?
（Do you think it would look good on me?）
3. Discussing Length, Volume, and Other Details
If you want to make adjustments to the hairstyle, expressions that clarify the topic are helpful.
- Pour la longueur, que me conseillez-vous ?
（What would you recommend regarding the length?）
The preposition “pour” indicates the specific aspect you want to discuss, such as length or volume.
By using the verb “conseiller” (to recommend), you encourage the hairdresser to make suggestions based on your hair type and face shape.
Other useful expressions include:
- Je voudrais quelque chose de plus léger.
（I would like something lighter.） - Est-ce possible d’ajouter un peu de volume ?
（Is it possible to add a bit more volume?）
4. Confirming the Final Style
When you are satisfied with the stylist’s proposal, use a short expression to finalize your decision.
- Parfait, faisons comme ça.
（Perfect, let’s do it that way.） - Ça me va très bien.
（That works perfectly for me.）
These concise expressions clearly express your agreement and can be used in many different situations.
Summary
- Quelles sont les coiffures tendance en ce moment ?
→ Basic phrase for asking about trendy hairstyles. - Vous pensez que ce style conviendrait à mon visage ?
→ Used to confirm whether a suggested style suits you. - Pour la longueur, que me conseillez-vous ?
→ A polite question for discussing hair length. - Parfait, faisons comme ça.
→ Phrase for giving your final approval.
