Beauty & Grooming

1. Saya ingin memotong rambut.

   I'd like a haircut.

   Usage

   Ordering a haircut at a salon

   Grammar Note

   "saya ingin" means "I want to"

2. Sedikit sahaja, jangan potong terlalu pendek.

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

   Usage

   When requesting only a light trim

   Grammar Note

   "sahaja" is an adverb meaning "only/just"

3. Saya ingin mewarnakan rambut saya dengan warna [warna].

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

   Usage

   Ordering a hair coloring service

   Grammar Note

   The "me-" prefix forms active verbs

4. Bolehkah saya melihat buku gaya rambut?

   Can I look at a hairstyle book?

   Usage

   Browsing hairstyle options in a catalog

   Grammar Note

   "bolehkah saya" is the polite permission question "may I"

5. Saya ingin cuci rambut dan blow dry.

   I'd like a shampoo and blow-dry.

   Usage

   Requesting a wash and blow-dry service

   Grammar Note

   "blow dry" is a widely used English loanword in Malay

6. Adakah perkhidmatan seni kuku?

   Do you offer nail art?

   Usage

   Checking if nail art services are available

   Grammar Note

   "adakah" is the question particle for existence

7. Saya ingin kuku gel / kuku akrilik.

   I'd like gel nails / acrylic nails.

   Usage

   Specifying the type of nail extension

   Grammar Note

   "kuku" means nail; the type follows as a modifier

8. Berapakah harganya?

   How much will this cost?

   Usage

   Asking for the price of a service

   Grammar Note

   "berapakah" is the formal how-much question word

9. Berapa lama masa yang diperlukan?

   How long will it take?

   Usage

   Checking how long a beauty treatment will take

   Grammar Note

   "yang diperlukan" is passive, meaning "that is required"

10. Saya ingin rawatan muka / kulit.

    I'd like a facial / skin treatment.

    Usage

    Requesting a facial or skin care service

    Grammar Note

    "rawatan" is a noun meaning treatment or care

11. Rambut saya keriting / lurus / halus / tebal.

    My hair is curly / straight / fine / thick.

    Usage

    Describing hair type to the stylist

    Grammar Note

    Adjectives follow the noun in Malay

12. Bolehkah anda meluruskan / mengeriting rambut saya?

    Can you straighten / perm my hair?

    Usage

    Requesting straightening or perming treatment

    Grammar Note

    The "me-kan" circumfix creates causative verbs

13. Saya sangat berpuas hati dengan hasilnya — terima kasih!

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

    Usage

    Expressing satisfaction after a beauty service

    Grammar Note

    "berpuas hati" is an idiom meaning "to be satisfied"

14. Bolehkah anda membentuk / mencabut alis saya?

    Can you shape / pluck my eyebrows?

    Usage

    Requesting eyebrow shaping or plucking

    Grammar Note

    The "mem-" prefix attaches to "bentuk" to form a verb

15. Apakah produk yang anda gunakan?

    What products do you use?

    Usage

    Asking about products used, e.g. for allergy concerns

    Grammar Note

    "yang anda gunakan" is a relative clause meaning "that you use"

16. Adakah perlu membuat temujanji?

    Do I need to make an appointment?

    Usage

    Checking if an appointment is required

    Grammar Note

    "adakah perlu" is the question form for "is it necessary to"

17. Bolehkah anda juga merapikan janggut saya?

    Can you also trim my beard?

    Usage

    Adding beard trimming to the service

    Grammar Note

    "juga" is an adverb meaning "also/too"

18. Saya ingin urutan kulit kepala.

    I'd like a scalp massage.

    Usage

    Requesting a scalp massage at the salon

    Grammar Note

    "saya ingin" means "I want to"

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