For both men and women, personal care, grooming and hygiene are an integral part of everyday life. Whether you are at the hair or nail salon, receiving waxing or massage services or purchasing personal care products at the store, here are some useful Spanish terms and expressions.
Grooming and Personal Hygiene
Here are some common Spanish terms related to basic personal hygiene. You will be prompted to use them in various situations - at the store, in your home, when talking to friends etc. - so it’s likely you will want to memorize them.
| la navaja |
razor |
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la crema de afeitar |
shaving cream |
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el cepillo |
brush |
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el peine |
comb |
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el secador de pelo |
hair dryer |
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el cepillo de dientes |
toothbrush |
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la pasta de dientes |
toothpaste |
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el maquillaje |
makeup |
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el jabón |
soap |
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el champú |
shampoo |
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la crema corporal |
body lotion |
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el acondicionador |
conditioner |
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el papel higiénico |
toilet paper |
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el desodorante |
deodorant |
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el perfume |
perfume |
Hair for Men and Women
Some people are more particular than others about their hair and therefore, it’s essential to be able to describe what you want done in Spanish. Practice these terms and expressions to make sure your new-do comes out just right!
| la peluquería |
hair salon |
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corte de cabello |
haircut |
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el peinado |
hairstyle |
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el diseño de barba |
beard trim |
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cortar las puntas |
trim the ends |
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los reflejos |
highlights |
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el tinte |
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una trenza |
braid |
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el rizo |
curl/hair ringlet |
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el recogido/moño clásico |
updo (hairstyle) |
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el peinado alaciado |
blowout |
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planchar |
to straighten |
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rizar |
to curl |
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peinar |
to style (hair) |
Nails
When at the nail salon, make sure to use these terms to ensure that your nails come out looking fabulous.
| la manicura |
manicure |
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la pedicura |
pedicure |
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el esmalte |
nail polish |
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el gel |
gel nail polish |
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la manicura francesa |
french tip manicure |
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las uñas de acrílico |
artificial nails/acrylics |
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las decoraciones |
designs |
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el relleno de unas |
fill |
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la cutícula |
cuticle |
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la parafina |
paraffin wax |
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la exfoliación de los pies |
feet exfoliation |
Waxing
Getting rid of pesky hairs is an important part of beauty-maintenance. The terms below will help you describe the areas you would like waxed.
| depilación con cera |
waxing |
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depilación con hilo |
threading |
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depilación de bigote |
waxing of the upper lip |
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depilación de ceja |
waxing of the eyebrow |
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depilación de bikini |
waxing of the bikini area |
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depilación de pierna |
waxing of the leg |
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depilación de rostro completo |
waxing of the full face |
Other Services
We all deserve a little pampering every once in awhile. Whether you’re in need of a facial or a massage, make sure to use the terms below to get services sure to leave you feeling fully relaxed.
| el facial |
facial |
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el masaje |
massages |
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el masaje sueco |
swedish massage |
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el masaje deportivo |
sports massage |
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el masaje de piedras calientes |
hot stone massage |
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el masaje profundo |
deep tissue massage |
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la exfoliación corporal |
full body exfoliation |
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la envoltura corporal |
body wrap |
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las pestañas artificiales |
artificial eyelashes |
With these helpful vocabulary terms and expressions you are all prepared for an afternoon at a salon or spa. Now, what are you waiting for? Go out and pamper yourself!