I got the hairdresser to cut my hair. vs I had the hairdresser cut my hair.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of having a hairdresser cut one's hair. The choice between 'got' and 'had' is a matter of personal preference or style, as both are acceptable in this context.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 3143 views

I got the hairdresser to cut my hair.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker asked or persuaded the hairdresser to cut their hair.

Examples:

I got the hairdresser to cut my hair the way I wanted.
She got the hairdresser to cut her hair shorter than usual.

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Dad has to cut my hair because mum says real hairdressers sell your hair to Chinamen who stuff mattresses.
- I'm not going to cut my hair.
In fact when my mother was mad at me, she would threaten to cut my hair.
No. There is a hair cutter that comes here sometimes to cut my hair.
She told me to come, she volunteered to cut my hair.
I knew I should have done "Les miz." I just didn't want to cut my hair.
You got to cut my hair, man.
I just wanted to cut my hair today.
I need you to cut my hair again.
I... they cut my hair.
I'm just wearing different clothes And I cut my hair.
I lost the beard and cut my hair.
I have never cut my hair.
But I can't cut my hair.
I don't care if I must cut my hair.
- That's why I cut my hair.
- Yes, he cut my hair.
And I won't cut my hair.
I'm doing really well in school and I just wanted to cut my hair today.
The only person I trust to cut my hair is Carol, and she said I lost that privilege in the divorce.

Alternatives:

I asked the hairdresser to cut my hair.
I requested the hairdresser to cut my hair.

I had the hairdresser cut my hair.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker arranged for the hairdresser to cut their hair.

Examples:

I had the hairdresser cut my hair in layers.
He had the hairdresser cut his hair very short.

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I... they cut my hair.
I'm just wearing different clothes And I cut my hair.
I lost the beard and cut my hair.
I have never cut my hair.
But I can't cut my hair.
I don't care if I must cut my hair.
- That's why I cut my hair.
- Yes, he cut my hair.
And I won't cut my hair.
Dad has to cut my hair because mum says real hairdressers sell your hair to Chinamen who stuff mattresses.
- I'm not going to cut my hair.
No, Zoey didn't order me to shave or cut my hair.
But if you go to the hospital to be with Reagan, I'll cut my hair.
- I swear! - You said you'd cut my hair.
I think you're wishing I'd never cut my hair.
Then plunge 'em into my heart 'cause I'd rather die than cut my hair.
She said if I came, she'd cut my hair.
I... they cut my hair. I'm not used to it.
I didn't shave yesterday. i could cut my hair.
I just like the way Louie cuts my hair.

Alternatives:

I arranged for the hairdresser to cut my hair.
I scheduled the hairdresser to cut my hair.

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I got the hairdresser to cut my hair. vs I had the hairdresser cut my hair.