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

01. Get Your Nails Done

Do you like getting your nails done by a professional manicurist? If so, learning these key terms will prepare you for your next visit to a nail salon (美甲店 měi jiǎ diàn) in China.

美甲
měi jiǎ
manicure

貼甲片
tiē jiǎ piàn
to apply acrylic nails

指甲延長
zhǐ jia yán cháng
nail extensions

If you want to take care of your toenails, ask for 足部美甲 (zú bù měi jiǎ). This service includes nail trimming, shaping, polishing, and nail art.

足部美甲
zú bù měi jiǎ
pedicure

For more extensive foot care, search for 修腳 (xiū jiǎo), which focuses on both the health and hygiene of your feet, not just nail appearance.

修腳
xiū jiǎo
foot treatment

02. Eyelashes & Eyebrows Design

Eyelash extensions have become a popular beauty trend in China and worldwide. You can easily find a salon by searching (美睫 méi jié) on a map.

美睫
méi jié
eyelashes extensions

Taking care of eyebrows (眉毛 méi mao) is an essential part of many women's beauty routines. Here are the services you can obtain at salons in China:

眉毛護理
méi mao hù lǐ
eyebrow care

去汗毛
qù hàn máo
hair removal

紋眉
wén méi
eyebrow tattoo

03. Skincare Routine

Skincare routine makes your skin healthy and glowy like a glazed donut:

皮膚護理
pí fū hù lǐ
skincare

NOTE

On Dazhong Dianping, you'll often see the term 皮膚管理 (pí fū guǎn lǐ), where 皮膚 (pí fū) means skin and 管理 (guǎn lǐ) means to take care of.

Here are some common services offered by Chinese salons:

深層清潔 (shēn céng qīng jié) - deep cleansing
補水面膜 (bǔ shuǐ miàn mó) - hydrating mask
美白護理 (měi bái hù lǐ) - brightening facials
祛痘護理 (qū dòu hù lǐ) - acne treatment
面部按摩 (miàn bù àn mó) - 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:

謝謝，不需要。
Xiè xiè, bù xū yào.
Thank you, no need.

04. Hair Treatments

Visiting a hair salon (美發店 měi fà diàn) is a favorite beauty ritual for many women. Chinese salons offer a wide range of procedures; here are a few:

剪頭
jiǎn tóu
to cut hair

染發
rǎn fà
to dye hair

頭發護理
tóu fa hù lǐ
hair treatment

We've prepared the ultimate guide to getting a haircut in China, perfect for your next visit to the salon:

05. Makeup Items

This list would be incomplete without highlighting makeup-related vocabulary:

化妝品
huà zhuāng pǐn
beauty products/makeup items

Makeup Products

Here are some common makeup items in Chinese, so you can easily search for them on Taobao or in-store:

口紅
kǒu hóng
lipstick

粉底液
fěn dǐ yè
foundation

定妝粉
dìng zhuāng fěn
powder

睫毛膏
jié máo gāo
mascara

眼影盤
yǎn yǐng pán
eyeshadow palette

來源：That's Mandarin
編輯：萬月英