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[pkang0202]

I went to a hair salon and told them that I wanted highlights. They looked really confused. When I tried to explain it they got even more confused.

My hair is very dark brown and I just want some lighter highlights in my hair. You know, the "I've been going to the beach and swimming pool a lot" look. I don't want any miscommunication. The last thing I need is bleach blond hair.

Is there a term or phrase I could say that the hair stylists would be like "Ok! I understand!"

[chasmmi]

have you tried 하이라이트를 주세요?

[zappadelta]

[chasmmi]

touche

[pkang0202]

I said: 하이라이트를 해주세요.

They said 에?? 카라? 어떠캐 할래요?

Well, I didn't think I had to explain the actual technique for highlights. I assumed you said highlights and they just highlighted your hair. If I want streaks, then they would streak my hair. If I wanted frosting, then they'd frost my hair.

I guess what I mean is, after I say I want highlights, what should I say next to tell the stylist what I want?

All I want is a few highlights to make my hair a lighter. The "I've been to the beach and the pool a lot" look.

[chasmmi]

Have you tried a different hair salon?

The only other advice I can think of is the old adage:

"A picture paints a thousand words"

Take a photo or magazine with you and tell them to make your hair like hers.

[insam]

also, i would suggest x 해 주실래요?
for example, when i get in a cab i never tell them to take me somewhere, i open the door and and ask x 가 주실래요? usually the driver agrees and i get in the car and then we party.

[capebretoncanadian]

브릿지 넣어주세요.

[Canadian Club]

Bring a picture... just grab a magazine and rip out a picture of the hair that you want. Or go to a salon that caters to foreigners so that you can explain in English.

I can't remember if you said your hair is dark brown or light brown. You could try a hilight kit from a drugstore too... and if it gets fucked up, just re-dye the whole thing.

[kat2]

WHere do you live? Surely there's a stylist who speaks English nto that far away. Someone will be able to tell you where to go.

[pkang0202]

[capebretoncanadian]

[tigerbluekitty]

[zappadelta]

[xenok]

i would say the word it's 염색, but that also applies to dyeing your hair.
my suggestion is to take a picture, and say something like "이렇게 염색 해주세요".