To sign this phrase, you can start by pointing to yourself for 'I', though it is often implied. Next, sign 'like' by placing your right hand on your chest, then pulling it outward while bringing your thumb and middle finger together. Then, sign 'your' by pushing a flat, open hand forward with your palm facing the person. Finally, sign 'hair' by bringing your hand to your head and gently pinching a small lock of hair between your thumb and index finger.
To sign this, sign 'I like your hair', then add the sign for 'today' by bouncing both 'Y' hands in front of you.
Sign 'I like your hair', then mimic cutting hair with your index and middle fingers like scissors, raising your eyebrows to ask the question.
Sign 'Thank you', then 'I like your hair', and finish with 'same' by sliding a 'Y' handshape back and forth between you and the other person.
To sign this, sign 'I like your hair', then add the sign for 'today' by bouncing both 'Y' hands in front of you.
Sign 'I like your hair', then mimic cutting hair with your index and middle fingers like scissors, raising your eyebrows to ask the question.
Sign 'Thank you', then 'I like your hair', and finish with 'same' by sliding a 'Y' handshape back and forth between you and the other person.
In ASL, pronouns are often dropped if the context is clear. Since the sign for 'like' starts directly on your own chest, it naturally implies that you are the one doing the liking. Because of this, explicitly signing 'I' is completely optional.
These two signs are often confused by beginners. 'You' is a personal pronoun signed by pointing directly at the person with your index finger. 'Your' is a possessive pronoun, signed by pushing a flat, open hand toward the person to show ownership.
Yes, absolutely! This phrase is a versatile and perfect way to compliment a friend's new hairstyle, haircut, or fresh hair color. You can easily add other descriptive signs like 'new', 'nice', or 'beautiful' to make your compliment even more specific and expressive.
