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i had my hair cut vs I got my hair cut

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They both convey the idea that someone had their hair trimmed or styled by someone else. Deciding between 'had' and 'got' depends on individual preference and/or regional differences.
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i had my hair cut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone had their hair trimmed or styled by someone else.

Examples:

  • I had my hair cut yesterday.
  • She had her hair cut at the salon.
  • He had his hair cut short for the summer.
  • They had their hair cut before the wedding.
  • We had our hair cut together at the same salon.
  • May 29, 2012 ... "I had my hair cut" is possible, when the speaker is thinking of a particular occasion, eg I had my hair cut last week. Normally one would expect "I've had my ...
  • Dec 17, 2023 ... The last time I had my hair cut and colored and my hair today after 5 years of self trims and no coloring. I am shooting for another 5-6 inches.
  • Jul 2, 2021 ... I had my hair cut at the Amazon Salon, and lived to tell the tale. Cut me, Jeff. July 2, 2021 - 8:18 pm.
  • Apr 19, 2022 ... instalorns on April 19, 2022: "I had my hair cut and it was really fucking expensive and I didn't realise until I clicked confirm so here ...
  • Jan 14, 2022 ... I had my hair cut - I arranged to get it cut ( yesterday, last Monday etc). Cut is the past participle of the verb “ to cut”.
  • May 17, 2018 ... It seems almost incredulous saying the words out loud, that for the first time I had my hair cut in five whole years. Think I am joking?
  • Feb 22, 2023 ...I had my hair cut” means at some time in the recent past, you went to a barber shop and asked the barber to cut your hair, after which you paid ...
  • Nov 18, 2020 ... Quick quiz! 'I had my hair cut' – In this sentence, who cut my hair? a) I did b) Someone else More on the causative form:...
  • Nov 5, 2017 ... I had my hair cut off 7 months ago and it's getting bad again! It's becoming unmanageable, what cut would be easy to maintain and get the ...

Alternatives:

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

I got my hair cut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone got their hair trimmed or styled by someone else.

Examples:

  • I got my hair cut last week.
  • She got her hair cut at the new salon.
  • He got his hair cut before the job interview.
  • They got their hair cut together at the barbershop.
  • We got our hair cut by the same stylist.
  • 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 my hair styled
  • I got my hair trimmed
  • I got my hair done

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