20 Spanish Phrases at the Barbershop: How to Explain a Haircut

Get exactly the haircut you want in Spanish. 20 essential phrases for asking for a fade, a beard trim, and styling.

  • Explaining the Haircut

  • Me gustaría un corte de pelo y un arreglo de barba.

    I would like a haircut and a beard trim.

  • Corto a los lados y largo arriba.

    Short on the sides and long on top.

  • Quiero un degradado.

    I want a fade.

  • Use la máquina número dos a los lados.

    Use the number two clipper on the sides.

  • Solo un poco de arriba, por favor.

    Just a little off the top, please.

  • ¿Puede dejar el flequillo más largo?

    Can you leave the bangs longer?

  • Quiero la raya a la izquierda.

    I want to part my hair on the left.

  • Córtelo más de atrás.

    Cut it shorter in the back.

  • No toque la parte de arriba.

    Don't touch the top.

  • Rebaje el cuello, por favor.

    Taper the neckline, please.

  • Beard Trim and Finishing Touches

  • Solo recorte un poco la barba.

    Just trim the beard a little.

  • Márqueme la barba, por favor.

    Line up the beard, please.

  • Quiero un afeitado al ras en el cuello.

    I want a clean shave on the neck.

  • No corte el bigote demasiado.

    Don't cut the mustache too short.

  • ¿Podría arreglarme las cejas?

    Could you shape my eyebrows?

  • Use un poco de gel o cera, por favor.

    Use some gel or wax, please.

  • Me gusta cómo se ve.

    I like how it looks.

  • Quedó perfecto, gracias.

    It looks perfect, thank you.

  • ¿Cuánto es?

    How much is it?

  • ¿Aceptan tarjetas o solo efectivo?

    Do you accept cards or just cash?

These phrases will help you communicate confidently in real-life situations. Practice them with audio and add to your phrase trainer for better retention.

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