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

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had my hair cut' is used to talk about a specific past event, while 'I've had my hair cut' is used to indicate a past action with relevance to the present. The choice between them depends on the context and the emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 9435 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ...
  • I've had my hair cut. We're having the flat redecorated. Where can I have a coat dry cleaned around here? I've had my hair cut. I'm going to get my ears pierced.
  • Mar 26, 2015 ... Forget Yelp reviews: I've had my hair cut at a few barbershops now, and the ones with waiting customers have those lines for a reason.
  • I engage in a lot of international travel for my work so I've had my hair cut in many different cities and countries. My favorite hair stylist is Ludwig in Chicago ...

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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