IELTS SPEAKING PART 1

HAIRSTYLES [ANSWERS]
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Hairstyles: Talking about the types of hairstyle in
IELTS Speaking need enough topic vocabulary in order to describe a
particular hairstyle better. Below are the sample answers to the questions
of hairstyles. Get some ideas and achieve band 9.0 in IELTS Speaking.
Good luck!

PART 1

HAIRSTYLE

Do you care about hairstyles?

(Answer 1) (For women)

Yes I do, as you know our hair is our crowning glory, it is very important to
invest on styling our hair. As for me, my hairstyle is very dependent on
seasons. During winter time, I go for layered hairstyle and for the other
seasons, I love to have a bob cut.

(Answer 2) (For men)

Yes definitely! I’m particular in choosing the right hairstyle that really suits
me. My hairstyle should complement to the shape of my face. I always
choose quiff or pompadour as I look good on those hairstyles.

(Answer 3)

Well not much, whenever I go to a hair salon, I just let my hairdresser do

the styling. I have so much trust in her that I give her the freedom to style
my hair as long as it fits me well.

LEXICAL RESOURCE

Crowning glory [noun] – the best or outstanding feature

Invest [verb] – to spend money on styling one’s hair

Layered hairstyle [noun] – a type of hairstyle in which the hair is cut at

different lengths to achieve layered impressions

Bob cut [noun] – the hair is cut straight around the head at about jaw-
level with a fringe at the front

Particular [adj.] – being great or specific

Complement [verb] – go with; harmonize

Pompadour [noun] – a type of undercut hairstyle for men that continues

to have short sides and a long top; a large volume of hair is swept
upwards in the front to create a pomp

Quiff [noun] – a type of hairstyle that is similar to pompadour but instead

of the hair brushing back, the hair is done or brushed forward

Hairdresser [noun] – a person who cuts and styles someone’s hair

TIPS

i.) ANSWER 1: The speaker gave a direct positive answer and mentioned
how important her hairstyle. She mentioned some specific hairstyles and
when she did have those. A very good way to show her topic vocabulary
words to the examiner.

ii.) ANSWER 2: The speaker also provided a positive answer and talked
about what hairstyles were best for his face. He showcased his
vocabulary knowledge by mentioning some specific terms of hairstyles. If
you can use some topic vocabulary words, don’t hesitate to use some!

iii.) ANSWER 3: The speaker answered in a very easy and natural way.
Giving his reason as to why he didn’t care much about hairstyles. He
talked about his trust to his hairstylist. Easy, direct to the point, and
spontaneous!
Do you always have that kind of hairstyle?

(Answer 1)

No, every now and again, I change my hairstyle to have a different look. I
think it’s so dull if I have the same hairstyle all year round. Having a new
hairstyle is refreshing and at the same time liberating.

(Answer 2)

Yes always and I’m content with this kind of hairstyle, it’s comfortable and
fitting to my square-shaped face. To tell you the truth, I’m afraid of trying a
new hairstyle as it may end up into a disaster.

LEXICAL RESOURCE

Every now and again [phrase] – occasionally

Dull [adj.] – boring

Refreshing [adj.] – creative; fresh; stimulating

Liberating [adj.] – getting out of a comfort zone

Content [adj.] – pleased; satisfied

Fitting [adj.] – suitable

TIPS

i.) ANSWER 1: The speaker gave a negative answer and explained why
he/she needed to change his/her hairstyle every now and then. He/She
ended his/her answer by stating how he/she felt every time he/she
changed his/her hairstyle. Notice the expressions he used on his answer.

ii.) ANSWER 2: The speaker provided a positive answer and explained

how comfortable he was for having that kind of hairstyle. He then
transitioned to talking about his feelings if he had a new hairstyle. It’s a
very good way to extend his answer a bit.

Do you go to a barber shop or hair salon?

(Answer 1)

Oftentimes I have my haircut in a hair salon since there are various

hairstylists in there who are really knowledgeable about styling my hair.
They know what hairstyle is best for me, not only that, they have other
services such as hair coloring, hair rebonding, and the like. They can
suggest or give professional advice on how to make my hair look great.

(Answer 2)

I’m conventional type, so undeniably I visit a barber shop. As you know,

that shop is way cheaper than a hair salon. The service is simple and
direct and I like it! Honestly, there’s one barber shop that is just a stone’s
throw away from my house, it’s pretty convenient that I needn’t
commute.

LEXICAL RESOURCE

Oftentimes [adverb] – many times

Hair coloring [noun] – changing the color of one’s hair

Hair rebonding [noun] – a chemical treatment on one’s hair to make the

curls straight

And the like [phrase] – the similar things; etc.

Conventional [adj.] – traditional

Undeniably [adv.] – that cannot be denied

Way cheaper [adj.] – another way to say ‘very cheap’

(A) stone’s throw away [phrase] – very close

TIPS

i.) The speaker chose a hair salon as his answer and elaborated his
answer to make the examiner understand why he picked the second
option. His elaboration made him extend his answer a bit longer. In Part 1,
have 2-3 sentences as your answer to make it enough. Also notice the
topic vocabulary words he used.

ii.) The speaker started his answer by describing who he was like
‘conventional type’, a creative way to begin answering the question. He
provided two reasons as to why he chose the first option. Some good
expressions on his answer could surely make his mark in Lexical Resource
higher.

Was there a time that you felt disappointed of your hairstyle?

(Answer 1)

Fortunately not even once! God forbid that to happen. Whenever I need to
have my hair cut, I only go to one hair salon since the hairstylists in there
already know what hairstyle is best for me. And I can trust them in making
me look good, though the service in that salon costs an arm and a leg
compared to others, I wouldn’t gamble to cheap salons.

(Answer 2)

Yes and that was so heartbreaking! I consider it as a nightmare. I

remember I wanted to have a fringe since it was so trendy during my high
school days but what I got was a hair disaster. I got an uneven fringe and it
was shorter than what I wanted. I believe, that hairdresser was
unprofessional.

LEXICAL RESOURCE

Cost an arm and a leg [idiom] – very expensive

Fringe [noun] – bangs; a front part of a person’s hair cut in order to hang
over the forehead

Hairdresser [noun] – hair stylist; a person who cuts and styles hair

TIPS

i.) The speaker gave used a subjunctive mood (God forgive that to
happen!) on his answer and that’s really good to get a good mark in
Grammar. He provided a very clear explanation of his answer with some
good expressions.

ii.) The speaker provided a very natural answer recalling the time when
he/she had a bad experience from a terrible hairstylist. He/she thoroughly
described his/her disappointment from that experience. Notice the flow of
the sentences and the vocabulary words he/she used.

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