Do you know how to talk about your favorite beauty routine in Chinese?
This week, we've got you covered with an essential Chinese vocabulary for all your beauty rituals 💄
Ladies' Beauty
Routine Vocab
美甲
měijiǎ
manicure
贴甲片
tiē jiǎpiàn
to apply acrylic nails
指甲延长
zhǐjia yáncháng
nail extensions
足部美甲
zúbù měijiǎ
pedicure
For more extensive foot care, search for 修脚 (xiūjiǎo), which focuses on both the health and hygiene of your feet, not just nail appearance.
修脚
xiūjiǎo
foot treatment
Eyelash extensions have become a popular beauty trend in China and worldwide. You can easily find a salon by searching (美睫 méijié) on a map.
美睫
méijié
eyelashes extensions
Taking care of eyebrows (眉毛 méimao) is an essential part of many women's beauty routines. Here are the services you can obtain at salons in China:
眉毛护理
méimao hùlǐ
eyebrow care
去汗毛
qù hànmáo
hair removal
纹眉
wénméi
eyebrow tattoo
Skincare routine makes your skin healthy and glowy like a glazed donut:
皮肤护理
pífū hùlǐ
skincare
NOTE
On Dazhong Dianping, you'll often see the term 皮肤管理 (pífū guǎnlǐ), where 皮肤 (pífū) means skin and 管理 (guǎnlǐ) means to take care of.
✨ Here are some common services offered by Chinese salons:
深层清洁 (shēncéng qīngjié) - deep cleansing
补水面膜 (bǔshuǐ miànmó) - hydrating mask
美白护理 (měibái hùlǐ) - brightening facials
祛痘护理 (qūdòu hùlǐ) - acne treatment
面部按摩 (miànbù ànmó) - face massage
NOTE
In China, salons often offer packages for long-term use. This approach saves money, but if you prefer not to make a large upfront expense, you can politely tell the receptionist:
谢谢，不需要。
Xièxiè, bù xūyào.
Thank you, no need.
Visiting a hair salon (美发店 měifàdiàn) is a favorite beauty ritual for many women. Chinese salons offer a wide range of procedures; here are a few:
剪头
jiǎn tóu
to cut hair
染发
rǎn fà
to dye hair
头发护理
tóufa hùlǐ
hair treatment
💡We've prepared the ultimate guide to getting a haircut in China, perfect for your next visit to the salon:
剪头发 | Getting a Haircut in China
This list would be incomplete without highlighting makeup-related vocabulary:
化妆品
huàzhuāngpǐn
beauty products/makeup items
01. Makeup Products
Here are some common makeup items in Chinese, so you can easily search for them on Taobao or in-store:
口红
kǒuhóng
lipstick
粉底液
fěndǐyè
foundation
定妆粉
dìngzhuāngfěn
powder
睫毛膏
jiémáogāo
mascara
眼影盘
yǎnyǐngpán
eyeshadow palette
02. Popular Beauty Stores
For those who prefer buying makeup items in-store, consider visiting these popular beauty product stores in China:
屈臣氏
Qūchénshì
Watsons
丝芙兰
Sīfúlán
Sephora
話梅
Huàméi
Harmay
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