tie my hair vs tie up my hair

Both 'tie my hair' and 'tie up my hair' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Tie my hair' is commonly used when referring to tying a ribbon or a hairband in the hair, while 'tie up my hair' is used when securing the hair in a bun or ponytail.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 517 views

tie my hair

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to tying a ribbon or a hairband in the hair.

This phrase is used when someone wants to secure their hair with a ribbon or a hairband.

Examples:

I need to tie my hair back before I start cooking.
She likes to tie her hair with a colorful ribbon.
Can you help me tie my hair up for the party?
I usually tie my hair when I go for a run.
She always ties her hair with a scrunchie.

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Easy. I'll tie my hair on the left side.
You always say that when I tie my hair back.
And you always tie and braid my hair.
I'll tie your hair pretty tomorrow.
I'll tie your hair pretty tomorrow.
Tie your hair back, you're disgusting.
Sometimes the Reverend would tie our hair together.
You should remove any dangling jewelry and tie long hair back.
Trainees with long hair, both boys and girls, must always tie their hair.
Sometimes the Reverend would tie our hair together.
You'd look better if you tie your hair instead of letting it down.
Get right-side-up or I'll tie your hair to the doorknob.
Something that would tie your hair back
He should then tie the hair with two blades of kusha grass into a knot, uttering meanwhile the Maya Bija (175-176).
I'll tie your hair in a way that will lift your eyes up without the tape.
As finishing, depending on the length of your hair you can tie hair around the ring with a second elastic and then roll up locks that remain outside around chignon fixing them with some hairpins.
Daddy, do you know how to tie hair?
It can also be used as a necklace, tie hair... and in many other ways!
The forgotten hair tie is proof of that.
Don't tie up your hair at school.

Alternatives:

put my hair up
secure my hair with a hairband
fasten my hair with a ribbon
tie a ribbon in my hair
use a hairband to tie my hair

tie up my hair

This phrase is correct and commonly used when securing the hair in a bun or ponytail.

This phrase is used when someone wants to secure their hair in a bun or ponytail.

Examples:

She asked me to tie up her hair before the dance performance.
I usually tie up my hair when I go to the gym.
Can you help me tie up my hair for the interview?
She tied up her hair in a messy bun.
I need to tie up my hair before I put on my helmet.

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tie up my hair
Don't tie up your hair at school.
Apply conditioner or oil to your hair to lessen the effects of chlorine, or tie up longer hair.
Long earrings with the star adorned with zirconia will be the perfect piece of jewellery if you think to tie up your hair with a complicated hairstyle or if you have very short hair.
For a woman even while sleeping it is better to tie one's hair up.
If you're a man, leave your facial hair scruffy and unkempt.If you do need to tie your hair up, put it in a low ponytail, two low ponytails, or a braid.
Tie up my feet, lest...
With a blue ribbon in her hair to tie up Talbot.
Well, don't tie up my table all day.
I had plenty of time to put the bag over my head and tie up my hands.
Whenever we took out the canoe, you'd tie up my life vest for me.
Carlotta, you got a white girl in here messing up my hair.
Mom, you messed up my hair.
Rain trying to mess up my hair.
You can mess up my hair all you want after the debate.
I have to deal with wind trying to mess up my hair.
I'm sorry I couldn't help with the hams but it musses up my hair.
Dad, you're messing up my hair. Okay, okay.
And I gone under seeing what it was and I messed up my hair.
Tie up the ends with an invisible hair bobble (without a metal ring).
When I wake up my hair has been cut I don't like the style really

Alternatives:

put my hair in a bun
put my hair in a ponytail
secure my hair in a bun
secure my hair in a ponytail
fasten my hair in a bun

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