In the context of hair, piega in Italian refers to a blow-dry or hair styling. It specifically means the process of shaping and styling hair after washing, usually using a hairdryer and a brush. When someone goes to the hair salon and asks for a piega, they are requesting to have their hair styled or blow-dried in a particular way.
For example:
- Vado dal parrucchiere per una piega. – I’m going to the hairdresser for a blow-dry.
- Dopo il taglio, mi hanno fatto una piega perfetta. – After the haircut, they gave me a perfect blow-dry.
The term piega literally means fold or crease in other contexts, but when used in relation to hair, it specifically refers to the shaping or styling of hair. It’s a common service offered in hair salons in Italy, where people might ask for una piega liscia (a straight blow-dry) or una piega mossa (a wavy blow-dry).