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Uthman Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Indefinite article before "Hair"

Hello everyone!

Which is correct?
1. He has brown hair.
2. He has a brown hair.

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The second would be correct only if he were bald and had only one strand of hair left, or if he were holding a single hair in his hand. The first is correct to generally describe his hair color.

— AlpheccaStars

  • The second would be correct only if he were bald and had only one strand of hair left, or if he were holding a single hair in his hand.
  • The first is correct to generally describe his hair color.
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The second would be correct only if he were bald and had only one strand of hair left, or if he were holding a single hair in his hand.
The first is correct to generally describe his hair color.
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He has brown hair [describes him].

He has a brown hair on his shoulder, which is bad news, since he and his wife are both blonds! []
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Gosh Philip, is the cat shedding again?
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Now, when I look in the mirror, do I observe that the gray hairs are starting to make a stand, or that the gray hair is?
Oh well. A dose of L'Oreal and the question will be moot.
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Cheers for L'Oreal!
Grey hairs and grey hair reminds me of the song "Silver Threads among the Gold"

Darling, I am growing old,
Silver threads among the gold
Shine upon my brow today,
Life is fading fast away.

Love is always young and fair.
What to us is silver hair,
Faded cheeks or steps grown slow,
To the heart that beats below?
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