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Rahul's First Haircut

Anita takes Rahul to the salon for his first proper haircut. He is nervous at first but becomes excited once he sees himself in the mirror.

Rahul, Anita (mother), Barber

Key words and phrases

haircutthe act or result of cutting someone's hairIt's time for his first haircut.
barbera person whose job is to cut hairThe barber was very friendly with Rahul.
scissorsa tool used for cuttingThe barber used small scissors carefully.
mirrora surface that reflects an imageHe looked at himself in the mirror.
nervousfeeling worried or anxiousHe was a little nervous before the haircut.
comba tool used to arrange hairThe barber combed his hair first.
trimto cut a small amount offJust a small trim for now.
capea cloth covering worn during a haircutThe barber put a cape around his shoulders.
braveshowing courage in a difficult situationYou were so brave during your first haircut!
handsomeattractive in appearance, usually for boys or menYou look so handsome with your new haircut!
clippersan electric tool used to cut hair very shortThe barber used clippers on the back of his head.
shampooa liquid soap used to wash hairThe barber washed his hair with shampoo first.
hairstylethe way hair is cut and arrangedRahul chose a new hairstyle for school.
spray bottlea bottle used to spray water on hair before cuttingThe barber used a spray bottle to wet his hair.
neattidy and well-arrangedThe barber gave him a neat haircut.
sideburnshair grown on the sides of the face in front of the earsThe barber trimmed his sideburns evenly.
fringehair cut to hang over the foreheadShould we keep a small fringe in the front?
salona shop where people get their hair cut and styledAnita took Rahul to a new salon.
appointmenta scheduled time to meet someone or get a serviceAnita booked an appointment for two o'clock.
ticklea light feeling that makes you want to laugh or moveThe comb made his ear tickle a little.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

AnitaRahul, today is your first proper haircut at the salon.

RahulI'm a bit nervous, Mumma.

BarberDon't worry, little one, I'll be very gentle. Let's put this cape on you.

RahulOkay, I'm ready.

BarberAll done! Take a look in the mirror.

RahulWow, I look so handsome! I was so brave!

AnitaYou really were! I'm so proud of you, beta.

BarberWould you like a little hair spray to keep it neat?

RahulNo thank you, I like it just like this.

AnitaAlright, let's book your next appointment before we leave.

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. What does a "barber" do?

2. A cloth covering worn during a haircut is called a ___.

3. Complete: "You look so ___ with your new haircut!"

4. What do you use to wash hair before a haircut?

5. Hair grown on the sides of the face in front of the ears is called ___.

6. A scheduled time to meet someone or get a service is called a(n) ___.

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