English · Bac pro · B1, with Entry and Stretch tiers

CFA pathway: hairdressing and beauty

For apprentices

Who is it for? Apprentices preparing the CAP Métiers de la coiffure, the BP Coiffure, the CAP Esthétique, cosmétique, parfumerie or the BP Esthétique, cosmétique, parfumerie (and the bacs pro Métiers de la coiffure and Esthétique cosmétique parfumerie).

Level. Core B1 with an Entry tier; Stretch for BP apprentices.

How to use it. Start with sessions 1 (the Warhol portrait), 2 (the Dolly look) and 3 (backstage), then work on this page. Sessions 7 and 8 complete the portrait.

Recap check

Give three words for hair and three for make-up from session 2.
Make it polite: I want more volume.
What colour was Dolly's eyeshadow in the Warhol portrait?

Answer key

For example: wig, curls, volume; foundation, eyeshadow, false lashes.
Could you add more volume, please?
Lilac.

What you need to say

At work, you need to welcome a client, ask questions, suggest a service, give the price and the time, and describe a service in writing.

We use questions (Do you have any allergies?), offers and suggestions (Would you like me to...? I'd recommend...) and will for the time and the result (It will take an hour. Your curls will last all night.).

Professional vocabulary: hair

Word	Meaning	Example
a wig / a hairpiece	false hair for the whole head / for part of it	Dolly wore a wig on stage.
extensions	hair added to make it longer or thicker	Extensions add volume.
styling	giving a shape to the hair	Wig styling takes time.
a blow-dry	drying and styling with a hairdryer and a brush	I'll start with a blow-dry.
volume	the impression of a lot of hair	We need more volume on top.
curls / rollers / a curling iron	round locks / tools to make curls	Hot rollers give big curls.
bleaching	making hair lighter with a product	Platinum blonde needs bleaching.
highlights	lighter strands of hair	Golden highlights look warm.
roots	the part of the hair near the scalp	Your roots are darker.
a toner	a product that corrects the shade	A toner removes yellow tones.
hairspray	a spray that keeps the style in place	Use hairspray for the stage.

Professional vocabulary: beauty

Word	Meaning	Example
foundation	cream that evens the skin colour	Choose a foundation for your skin type.
concealer	product that hides dark circles or spots	A little concealer under the eyes.
contouring	shaping the face with darker and lighter shades	Contouring makes the cheekbones stand out.
highlighter	a shiny product for the top of the cheeks	Highlighter catches the stage lights.
eyeshadow / eyeliner	colour on the eyelids / a line along the lashes	Lilac eyeshadow, black eyeliner.
false lashes / lash glue	artificial eyelashes / the glue for them	False lashes need a patch test.
nail extensions	artificial long nails	Dolly wore long acrylic nails.
stage make-up	strong make-up for lights and cameras	Stage make-up must be bright.
a patch test	testing a product on a small area of skin first	We do a patch test 48 hours before.
skin type	dry, oily, combination or sensitive skin	What is your skin type?

The teacher's point

Teacher's point · questions and offers with a client; will for time and result

Teacher script. Play the professional with one apprentice as the client. Ask five questions. The group notes the questions, then classifies them yes/no or wh-.

Yes/no questions: Do you have any allergies? Is it for a special occasion? Have you ever worn a wig?
Wh- questions: What look would you like? How long do you have? When is the concert?
Offers and advice: Would you like me to add volume? I'd recommend a patch test. It might look better if we use a lighter shade.
will: time and result: It will take about an hour. Your curls will last all night.

Quick check. Make a question: you / allergies / have

Answer key

Do you have any allergies?

Exercises

1. Hair or beauty?Entryrecognition

Sort: rollers, concealer, toner, false lashes, highlights, contouring, hairspray, foundation.

Answer key

Hair: rollers, toner, highlights, hairspray. Beauty: concealer, false lashes, contouring, foundation.

2. The steps of a Dolly lookEntryguided

Put in order: a. add false lashes b. apply foundation c. put on the wig and add hairspray d. welcome the client and do the consultation e. apply eyeshadow and lipstick

Answer key

d, b, e, a, c (or c before b, depending on the salon: justify your order)

3. Questions for the clientCoreguided

Write the questions: 1. occasion? 2. allergies? 3. skin type? 4. wig or own hair? 5. time available?

Answer key

What is the occasion?
Do you have any allergies?
What is your skin type?
Would you like a wig or would you rather use your own hair?
How much time do you have?

Role-play with a client

Professional situation: a client wants a Dolly look

Situation. A client comes to your salon or beauty institute. She is going to a Dolly Parton tribute concert on Saturday night and wants “a Dolly look”: big hair and stage make-up.

Role card A · The client

Explain the occasion and what you want.
Answer the questions (hair, skin, allergies).
Ask about the price and the time.
Accept or refuse a suggestion politely.

Sentence starters, The client

Entry I want... · How much is it? · Yes, please.

Core Could you make my hair look like...? · I'd rather... · How long will it take?

Stretch I'm not sure about..., could we try...? · Would it be possible to...? · What would you recommend for...?

Role card B · The professional

Welcome the client and ask about the occasion.
Ask about allergies and skin or hair type; suggest a patch test.
Suggest a service: wig or styling, stage make-up, lashes.
Give the price and the time, and book the appointment.

Sentence starters, the professional

Entry Hello, can I help you? · Do you have allergies? · It's ... euros.

Core Would you like me to...? · What about false lashes? · It will take about...

Stretch It might look better if... · I'd recommend a patch test before... · With your skin type, I'd suggest...

Professional words: appointment, consultation, patch test, allergy, skin type, hair type, price list, booking, aftercare.

Model dialogue (read it after your own performance)

Professional: Good morning! How can I help you?

Client: I'm going to a Dolly Parton tribute concert. I'd like a Dolly look!

Professional: Great idea. Would you like me to style your hair or would you rather wear a wig?

Client: A wig, please. Something big and platinum.

Professional: Perfect. For the make-up, do you have any allergies? I'd recommend a patch test for the lash glue.

Client: No allergies. How much is it and how long will it take?

Professional: The wig styling and stage make-up package is 75 euros and it takes about an hour and a half. Shall I book you for Saturday at four?

Client: Yes, please. I love the idea!

Backstage scenes for your trade

Play scene 2 (hairdresser) or scene 3 (make-up artist) from session 3.

Scene 2. Dolly and her hairdresser

Situation. Dolly chooses a wig for the concert. The hairdresser styles it and adds volume. The stage lights are very bright.

Role card A · Dolly

Say what kind of hair you want tonight (big, curly, platinum).
Ask for more volume or softer curls.
Politely refuse one suggestion.
Thank the hairdresser.

Sentence starters, Dolly

Entry I want big hair. · I like... · Not this one.

Core Could you make it a bit higher? · I'd rather have... · I love the way...

Stretch I'm not sure about the colour, could we...? · What would you suggest for...?

Role card B · The hairdresser

Show two wigs and describe them.
Suggest a style for the outfit and the lights.
Explain what you are doing (curling, teasing, spraying).
Check that Dolly is happy.

Sentence starters, the hairdresser

Entry Do you like...? · This wig is... · More or less?

Core Would you like me to add...? · What about curls? · Shall I...?

Stretch It might look better if we... · Under the stage lights, a lighter shade would... · I'd recommend...

Professional words: wig, hairpiece, wig cap, styling, volume, curls, waves, teasing, hairspray, hairpins, bleached, highlights, shade, platinum, golden.

Model dialogue (read it after your own performance)

Hairdresser: Would you like the platinum wig or the golden one tonight?

Dolly: The platinum one, please. The bigger the better!

Hairdresser: Shall I add more volume on top?

Dolly: Yes, and could you make the curls a bit softer?

Hairdresser: Sure. Under the stage lights, a little hairspray will keep them in place.

Dolly: I love the way it shines. Thank you, honey!

Scene 3. Dolly and her make-up artist

Situation. The make-up artist prepares Dolly's stage make-up. The colours must be strong enough for the lights and the cameras.

Role card A · Dolly

Choose the colours for your eyes and your lips.
Ask for false lashes.
Ask for more sparkle, or less.
Pay a compliment.

Sentence starters, Dolly

Entry I want... · More colour, please. · It's perfect!

Core Could you make it a bit more...? · I'd rather... · I love the way...

Stretch I'm not sure about..., could we try...? · That's lovely, but maybe...

Role card B · The make-up artist

Explain the steps (foundation, eyes, lips).
Suggest colours that work under the lights.
Ask Dolly to close her eyes, look up, and so on.
Check the result with Dolly.

Sentence starters, the make-up artist

Entry Close your eyes, please. · This colour is... · Do you like...?

Core Would you like me to...? · What about a pink lipstick? · First I'll..., then I'll...

Stretch It might look better if... · Under the lights, this shade will... · I'd suggest a lighter...

Professional words: foundation, concealer, contouring, highlighter, blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, false lashes, lip liner, lipstick, stage make-up, setting spray, glitter.

Model dialogue (read it after your own performance)

Make-up artist: First I'll put on the foundation, then we'll do the eyes.

Dolly: Lovely. I'd like lilac eyeshadow, like on the Warhol portrait.

Make-up artist: Good choice. Would you like me to add false lashes?

Dolly: Yes, please! And could you make the lips a bit brighter?

Make-up artist: What about this red? Under the lights, it will look perfect.

Dolly: I love the way you work. I'm ready for the show!

Written task: describe a service or a product

4. A service descriptionCoreyour own production

Write a description of 60 to 80 words for your salon's website or price list: name of the service, what it includes, who it is for, the time, the price, one precaution.

Entry: complete the frame: The ... package includes ... It is perfect for ... It takes ... It costs ... Please note: ...

Answer key

Model: The Dolly Look: stage hair and make-up package. Ready for a tribute night? Our team styles a platinum wig with big soft curls and lots of volume, then creates a bright stage make-up: contouring, lilac eyeshadow, false lashes and red lips. Perfect for concerts, parties and photo shoots. Time: about 90 minutes. Price: 75 euros. Please note: a patch test is required 48 hours before for the lash glue.

Assessment grid

Criterion	Not yet	Entry	Core	Stretch
Interaction: I react and keep the conversation going	I read my card only	I answer with short phrases	I answer and ask questions	I react to everything, I suggest and negotiate
Polite requests, offers and suggestions	None	Can I / I want	Could you / Would you like me to / What about	It might look better if / I'd rather / Would it be possible
Professional vocabulary	Fewer than 3 words	3 to 5 words	6 to 9 words	10 words or more, used precisely
Pronunciation and fluency	Hard to understand	Understandable with pauses	Clear, few pauses	Clear and natural, with good intonation
Role and situation	Off topic	Partly in role	In role all the time	In role, with humour and empathy

Passing the torch

Dolly said her style was “a country girl's idea of glam”. Behind it, there were professionals: wig makers, hairdressers, make-up artists. Which part of her look would you like to recreate in your salon?

Homework

Learn ten words from each vocabulary table.
Write a second service description (for example, “Rhinestone nails” or “Big hair blow-dry”).