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I got my hair cut vs I have got my hair cut

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I got my hair cut' is more commonly used in American English, while 'I have got my hair cut' is more common in British English. The choice between them depends on the speaker's preference or the regional variant of English being used.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 4078 views

I got my hair cut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker recently had their hair cut. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

  • I got my hair cut yesterday.
  • She got her hair cut at the salon.
  • He got his hair cut short.
  • They got their hair cut before the party.
  • We got our hair cut together.
  • Sep 29, 2017 ... 'I got my hair cut' means just 'My hair has been short'. However, other than that sentence, 'I cut my hair' only mean as it is.
  • Apr 16, 2020 ... I got my hair cut to look like my guy in BFV · Comments Section · Nice Leaderboard · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Oct 21, 2021 ... 5691 likes, 116 comments - zdevin on October 21, 2021: "I got my hair cut & she has a show tonight … a damn good Thursday w my wife ...
  • Jan 31, 2023 ... I got my hair cut the other day! (MTX they/them). Selfie/Self-Image/Avatar. r ...
  • Mar 14, 2024 ... 249 likes, 14 comments - jazzajohn on March 14, 2024: "I got my hair cut and it's sunny in New York (where I live).
  • Feb 29, 2024 ... help I got my hair cut too short :(
  • Apr 2, 2022 ... 41K likes, 228 comments - halston.blake on April 2, 2022: "Hey guys I got my hair cut yesterday! I love it!!".
  • Oct 9, 2021 ... 244 likes, 17 comments - thechelseasummer on October 9, 2021: "So yesterday I got my hair cut & colored by the extremely talented ...
  • May 3, 2021 ... I got my hair cut way too short. My self-esteem is gone and I have to go to school. Is there anything I can do? All related (45). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • I had my hair cut
  • I got a haircut
  • I got a trim
  • I got my hair styled
  • I got my hair done

I have got my hair cut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker recently had their hair cut. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

  • I have got my hair cut at the new salon.
  • She has got her hair cut short for the summer.
  • He has got his hair cut by a professional stylist.
  • They have got their hair cut together.
  • We have got our hair cut before the event.
  • I got my hair cut every 3,000 miles.
  • I got my hair cut, Ben.
  • I just got my hair cut.
  • Sorry, I just got my hair cut 10cm.
  • I took your suggestion and got my hair cut into a bob.
  • Susie, after my mom died, you made sure I got my hair cut at least once a month.
  • So I got my hair cut and Mike had to shave one of his pits.
  • I got my hair cut three times!
  • I've never had my hair cut in a bedroom.
  • I used to get my hair cut around here someplace.
  • I left Main Street after getting my hair cut...
  • I was getting my hair cut, but I heard it was nuts.
  • I'm thinking of getting my hair cut.
  • I can't get my hair cut.
  • I got to take furlough just to get my hair cut.
  • I'm sorry I had to use the last of our savings for my hair cut.
  • Actually pretty smart would have been to pull me aside and discreetly suggest that I don't discuss business during my hair cuts.
  • My brother's going out with Dibble this weekend... but I'm not having my hair cut, so do I move...
  • Yes, I've had all my hair cut off.
  • You know, I've been getting my hair cut by my barber, Big Frank, for seventeen years now.

Alternatives:

  • I have had my hair cut
  • I have gotten a haircut
  • I have had a trim
  • I have had my hair styled
  • I have had my hair done

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