HOW MUCH DOES A HAIRCUT COST AT THE HAIR SALON?

In this lesson, we talk about how to ask about the cost of a haircut at the hair salon. This is useful when you go to a new city or visit a new place. You may need a haircut and want to know the price before you get one.

Example:

• "How much does a haircut cost at this salon?"

• "It costs fifteen dollars."

• "That’s too expensive."

You will learn how to ask and answer about prices, talk about services, and understand responses in simple English.

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GRAMMAR

We use “How much does… cost?” to ask about the price of something.

Structure:

• How much does + singular item + cost?

Examples:

• "How much does a haircut cost?"

• "It costs $10."

For plural:

• How much do + plural item + cost?

Examples:

• "How much do these products cost?"

• "They cost $25."

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VOCABULARY

1. Haircut – A style or act of cutting hair.

2. Salon – A place where you get your hair or nails done.

3. Cost – The price of something.

4. Expensive – Something that costs a lot.

5. Cheap – Something that does not cost a lot.

6. Shampoo – Soap for washing hair.

7. Stylist – A person who cuts or styles hair.

8. Appointment – A scheduled meeting or visit.

9. Service – A helpful action or work for others.

10. Tip – Extra money you give for good service.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• How much does it cost?

• Do I need an appointment?

• That’s too expensive.

• It’s a good price.

• Can you cut my hair today?

• I like this style.

• Just a trim, please.

• Do you take cards?

• Can I pay with cash?

• How long will it take?

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I want a haircut.

• It costs $12.

• The salon is open today.

Negative:

• I don’t have an appointment.

• It doesn’t cost a lot.

• The salon isn’t open now.

Questions:

• How much does a haircut cost?

• Do I need an appointment?

• Can you cut my hair today?

Answers:

• It costs $15.

• No, you don’t need an appointment.

• Yes, we are free now.

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CONVERSATION

Clara: Hello! How much does a haircut cost?

Stylist: Hi! A basic haircut costs $10.

Clara: Do you have other services?

Stylist: Yes, we also have shampoo and style for $5 more.

Clara: That sounds good. Do I need an appointment?

Stylist: No, you can sit now. We are free.

Clara: Great! Just a trim, please.

Stylist: Sure! Sit down and relax.

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READING

Text:

Mia is in a new city. She wants a haircut. She goes to a small salon near her hotel. Mia asks, “How much does a haircut cost here?” The lady says, “It costs $12.” Mia smiles and says, “That’s perfect!” She gets a haircut. It is fast and looks nice. Mia gives the stylist a $2 tip.

Questions:

1. Where is Mia?

2. What does Mia want?

3. How much does the haircut cost?

4. Does Mia like her haircut?

5. How much tip does she give?

Answers:

1. In a new city.

2. A haircut.

3. $12.

4. Yes.

5. $2.