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 – hair relaxing
penteado – updo
unha francesa – French manicure
unha porcelana – tips
massagem – massage
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 (US$250) per month and bring government-issued ID, and they will be eligible to receive free treatments including:
