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i had my hair cut vs i've had my hair cut

Both phrases are correct, but 'I had my hair cut' refers to a specific past event, while 'I've had my hair cut' refers to a past action with relevance to the present.

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Last updated: December 17, 2024 • 9466 views

i had my hair cut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a specific past event.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone performed the action of cutting your hair in the past. It is a simple past tense construction.

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.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

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 ...
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 18, 2014 ... I would say: 'I got a haircut' or 'I got my hair cut' or 'I had my hair cut'. However, sometimes people want to emphasise that they were the ...
Dec 16, 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.
Jan 11, 2024 ... I had my hair cut at the weekend, and realised that the frizzy ends floating down to the floor were the last of my 'chemo curls' - the initial ...
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.
Dec 5, 2021 ... 1091 likes, 3 comments - kayuen._ on December 5, 2021: "( ๑⃙⃘ˊᵕˋ๑⃙⃘ ) That was before I had my hair cut film by @gladyshax".
Feb 3, 2019 ... and I had my hair cut. ? What is the difference between I had my hair cut. and I got my hair cut. ? What is the difference between I cut my ...
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?
Nov 7, 2012 ... Hello Mentors, Is there any particular terminology for these sentences? I had my hair cut. ( someone did the haircut for me ) I had my car ...

Alternatives:

I got my hair cut.
I had my hair styled.
I had my hair trimmed.
I had my hair dyed.
I had my hair done.

i've had my hair cut

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action with relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to show that the action of having your hair cut happened at an unspecified time in the past but has a connection to the present moment. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

I've had my hair cut recently.
She's had her hair cut by a professional.
He's had his hair cut shorter than usual.
They've had their hair cut before, but it grew back quickly.
We've had our hair cut at different salons over the years.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

May 29, 2012 ... Normally one would expect "I've had my hair cut" (as in "I've had my hair cut since we last met"). Another example: A. Why are you wearing a ...
Jan 14, 2022 ... I've had my hair cut twice this year. This year is present. When are you going to cut your hair? I've already had it cut! (time period is ...
May 18, 2014 ... A woman, who goes to a hairdresser's and not to a barber, might say "I've had my hair cut today." That is because there's more hair, and ...
Feb 3, 2019 ... ... I've had my hair cut means that at least once in your life you've gotten your hair cut. I got a haircut meant that you've recently gotten ...
Aug 1, 2024 ... ... I've had my hair cut, so I'm definitely feeling my best today ... I've had my hair cut, so I'm definitely feeling my best today ...
Oct 29, 2023 ... i've had my hair cut at this place before and she's the only one who fucked my hair up. everyone even irl agrees they're super short. i'm ...
Feb 3, 2016 ... I've had my hair cut and colored on board ships for 18 years. My best haircuts have been on the ships. They are also cheaper than my local ...
Sep 27, 2023 ... I've had my hair cut twice since 2020, once at a Great Clips(because they still did walk-ins), and once from a friend who was learning. I ...
Nov 13, 2024 ... Support by The Good Earth Collective. I've had my hair cut with Johnny at ... I've had my hair cut with Johnny at Albion Barbers to ...
$. 3.5 (65 reviews). Johanna B. said: I've had my hair cut by the same person my whole life but once I… read more. Madison Reed Hair Color Bar - Lincoln Park.

Alternatives:

I've got my hair cut.
I've had my hair styled.
I've had my hair trimmed.
I've had my hair dyed.
I've had my hair done.

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