Chinese Vocabulary for Ladies' Beauty Routine

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 měijiǎdiàn) in China 💅

美甲

měijiǎ

manicure

贴甲片

tiē jiǎpiàn

to apply acrylic nails

指甲延长

zhǐjia yáncháng

nail extensions

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

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

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 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

03. Skincare Routine

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.

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04. Hair Treatments

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

05. Makeup Items

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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