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his hair is black vs his hair are black

The correct phrase is 'his hair is black.' In English, 'hair' is a singular noun when we refer to someone's entire head of hair. Using 'are' would be incorrect in this context.
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his hair is black

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'his hair is black' when describing the color of someone's hair. 'Is' is the correct form of the verb to use with singular nouns like 'hair.'

Examples:

  • Her hair is blonde.
  • Their hair is curly.
  • My hair is brown.
  • The baby's hair is soft.
  • His hair is long.
  • Apr 4, 2024 ... ... i went 'oh its black isnt it'. i do really really think his hair is black though, its just the lighting in these cgs. Upvote 1. Downvote Award
  • Aug 22, 2014 ... Why do people always draw Leo with brown hair? it says in the first book that HIS HAIR IS BLACK! GET IT RIGHT FANGIRLS!
  • May 23, 2024 ... In Mega Man 11's opening, his hair is black now! DOES HE HAVE A HAIR SPECIALIST THAT DYES HIS HAIR OR WHAT!? Upvote 9. Downvote 28 Go to ...
  • Feb 13, 2011 ... what is color of MJ hair?:scratch: i just asking i know his hair is black :yes: :swoon:but i just what to know if his real color hair was ...
  • Jun 20, 2018 ... Ninja Theory: Look guys we made a new Dante, his hair is black now, get it. Itsuno: Hold my beer. Shitpost
  • May 14, 2021 ... His skin is green and his hair is black with a tinge of green (depending on which version and year). Continue Reading. Not sure why this ...
  • Oct 11, 2022 ... If mans really does dye his hair blonde and his hair is black as his eyebrows tend to hint at, I'd like to not think he is taking time to still ...
  • May 21, 2020 ... His hair is black, the blue you see are highlights. The highlights come out depending on lighting and the color of the clothes he wears ...
  • Sep 26, 2023 ... His hair is black in the second image, it's just that the lighting makes part of it look orange/red. Upvote 3. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jul 3, 2023 ... Now, he is at his middle age and half of his hair is black and the other half has turned white. How will I define his hair or what will I ...

his hair are black

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Are' should not be used with singular nouns like 'hair.'

  • Mar 15, 2015 ... In this panel it looks like the tips of his hair are black. This could just be shading, however, as the art in Jack is much less refined. As ...
  • Aug 27, 2022 ... My pup's markings have faded some. But overall it seems like the tips of his hair are black more than the hairs being completely black!
  • Apr 22, 2017 ... I can confirm since i started NG+ and went through that scene just now. His hair are black. Boards · Persona 5; Is Ann a white girl or a ...
  • Mar 8, 2022 ... Naoya has naturally blonde hair, as seen in the fact that his hair is blone and only the ends of his hair are black.
  • Jun 19, 2015 ... My cousin have a bundle of hair light blond while rest of his hair are black! You can say it's in you genes or a combination of you parents ...
  • Jun 12, 2024 ... My Shih Poo pup looked black in the pictures before we picked him up. The tips of his hair are black and the under coat is chocolate but in ...
  • Aug 10, 2018 ... His hair are black, but this could easily be arranged. Once I've read his description, Tom Felton came instantly on my mind.
  • Jun 11, 2024 ... The tips of his hair are black and the under coat is chocolate but in the sunlight it looks like a deep red.
  • Apr 14, 2017 ... Due to his hair not being re-dyed, the roots of his hair are black, earning him the nickname "pudding head". ▫Eyes▫ Kenma's eyes are ...

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  • His hair is black.

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