Tag Archives: beauty
Hair Care in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Oct 18, 2012
In Brazil, women’s hair care is a huge market, and women of all social classes invest in hair products and treatments. Today we’re going to learn vocabulary associated with hair care using some videos. cabelo – hair cachos – curls enrolar – to curl, roll chapinha – hair straightener fazer escova – straighten hair óleo…
At the Salon: Portuguese Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Dec 3, 2008
Beauty is of the utmost importance in Brazil, so let’s take a look at some vocabulary related to the beauty salon. cabelereiro – hairdresser corte – hair cut escova – hair straightening barba – shave (beard) manicure – manicure pedicure – pedicure tintura – hair coloring/dye job alongamento – hair extensions depilação – waxing relaxamento…
Free Facelifts for All! Posted by Rachel on Nov 10, 2008
Well, not exactly, but the Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Estética (the Brazilian Society of Asthetic Medicine) will offer free plastic surgery and beauty treatments in Rio de Janeiro from November 10th to November 19th, though only two hundred patients per day will be treated. Patients must prove that they have an income less than R$500…