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in my hair vs on my hair

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'In my hair' is used when something's physically inside the hair, like a hair accessory or product. 'On my hair' is used when something's physically on the surface of the hair, such as dirt or a hat.
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in my hair

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in my hair' when referring to something that is physically inside the hair, such as a hairpin, a hair tie, or hair dye.

Examples:

  • I found a strand of glitter in my hair after the party.
  • She put a flower in her hair for the wedding.
  • There's a knot in my hair that I need to untangle.
  • I can feel the conditioner working in my hair.
  • He found a bug in his hair while hiking.
  • Angels In My Hair by Lorna Byrne. 173027 likes · 2207 talking about this. Lorna Byrne is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, International & Sunday...
  • Oct 24, 2023 ... Daily Song Discussion #85: She's Always in My Hair. This is the B-side from Prince's “Raspberry Beret” single ...
  • Paint In My Hair. 15171 likes · 240 talking about this · 13 were here. PIMH is a group of people passionate about breathing new life into old things.
  • Mar 24, 2024 ... I, like many of you, are finding tiny fibers and unexplained movement in my hair and KNOW I'm not dealing with just CBs.
  • Mar 25, 2022 ... Each day, he made little “nests” in my hair, on the groove of my collarbone, which filled me with awe. He'd tuck himself under a curtain of hair ...
  • Oct 18, 2022 ... The sweet breeze in my hair felt liberating. For once, I befriended the night's darkness and calm, realizing even the dark carries a light. It ...
  • Jul 10, 2018 ... She told the story about the first time I felt wind in my hair after having lost it in treatment. It was a fall morning, around 7 am, and I ...
  • Feb 20, 2016 ... My boys get in my hair. It's about 3inches past my shoulder in length and pretty thick. With most of my boys I figure it's a kind of 'shelter' ...
  • 2517 Followers, 102 Following, 1197 Posts - Feathers In My Hair (@feathers_pod) on Instagram: "Teen Mom Podcast hosted by @bentleyliz1"
  • Nov 3, 2019 ... What are these small tiny bugs and mites that are in my hair, my mouth, my nose, and all over my body?

Alternatives:

  • in my hairdo
  • in my hairpiece
  • in my hair extensions
  • in my hair follicles
  • in my hairbrush

on my hair

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on my hair' when referring to something that is physically on the surface of the hair, such as a hat, dirt, or a hair clip.

Examples:

  • There's a leaf on my hair from walking through the park.
  • She always wears a scarf on her hair in the winter.
  • I accidentally spilled some paint on my hair.
  • He placed a tiara on her hair for the pageant.
  • There's a strand of hair on my hairbrush.
  • Jan 20, 2021 ... Giving up on my hair indefinitely. I have been natural for about 10 years and struggled so very hard with my hair for the last 5 or 6. I'm ...
  • Jan 11, 2019 ... We put something in/on hair? Like: I put some oil in/on my hair. I put a rubber band in/on my hair. I put an ointment in/on my hair.
  • Oct 21, 2019 ... Could I put a shower cap/plastic bag on my hair to sleep instead of a durag? Usually I wear a durag to sleep but I notice that when I wake ...
  • Oct 6, 2024 ... Reflecting on my hair journey.. sad i stopped but my hair was fried. fun thing to do, i enjoyed it. tour is over for a couple weeks and i feel weird and sad ...
  • Nov 29, 2020 ... I ran out and had to use Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash on my hair twice this week, and it actually feels so soft and it is a bit less frizzy (curly hair).
  • May 26, 2018 ... I use rice water on my hair every other day in order to keep my hair moisturized and to help my hair grow. The only 'danger' may be the ...
  • Apr 27, 2014 ... My GCC Ziva has started chewing on my hair, which is pretty long. I do try to discourage her. But tonight I had her step up while she was ...
  • Apr 30, 2016 ... Can my budgie bite on my hair? Your budgie is grooming” you, like it would a mate or other budgie. It is a sign of affection. Be careful ...
  • Feb 5, 2024 ... Judy Muthuri. How you are able to cut yourself those amazing lines is in itself magic ; Uju Morah Kaja. You are so good at doing this. Can't ...
  • Feb 7, 2023 ... My curls lasted a few hours, which was better but still not all day. My question is, will I ever get the Dyson to work on my hair? Using · Help ...

Alternatives:

  • on my head
  • on my scalp
  • on my hairline
  • on my hair strands
  • on my hair roots

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