Hindi · Body & Health
"Hair" in Hindi: बाल
बालbaal
Hair in Hindi is बाल (baal), and it is masculine. You usually say baal in the plural sense even for one person's hair: mere baal lambe hain (my hair is long). At a salon, baal kaatna means to cut hair.
At a salon
कृपया मेरे बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए।kripya mere baal thode chhote kar dijiye.
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How to pronounce बाल
Say it
baal
/bɑːl/
Baal is baal with a long aa. The b is plain and the l is clear at the end. Do not shorten the aa into an English "uh" sound.
"Hair" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बालbaal | hair The standard word for hair on the head. | The standard word for hair on the head. |
| बाल काटनाbaal kaatna | to cut hair What you ask for at a barber or salon. | What you ask for at a barber or salon. |
| लंबे बालlambe baal | long hair Describing length; baal takes plural adjective forms. | Describing length; baal takes plural adjective forms. |
| सफ़ेद बालsafed baal | white / grey hair Age or stress, often said with a smile. | Age or stress, often said with a smile. |
| बालों का तेलbaalon ka tel | hair oil Common in home care; baalon is the oblique plural form. | Common in home care; baalon is the oblique plural form. |
How to use बाल in real life
- 1At a salon
कृपया मेरे बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए।
kripya mere baal thode chhote kar dijiye.
Please cut my hair a little shorter.
Thode chhote kar dijiye is a polite trim request.
- 2Complimenting someone
आपके बाल बहुत सुंदर लग रहे हैं।
aapke baal bahut sundar lag rahe hain.
Your hair looks very beautiful.
Baals often take plural verb forms: lag rahe hain.
- 3After swimming
नहाने के बाद बाल सुखा लीजिए, ठंड लग सकती है।
nahaane ke baad baal sukha lijiye, thand lag sakti hai.
Dry your hair after bathing, you might catch a chill.
Practical advice you hear from hosts or elders.
Mistakes English speakers make with बाल
Incorrect: Meri baal lambe hain.
Correct: Mere baal lambe hain.
Baal is masculine, so use mere baal even though hair feels plural in English.
Incorrect: Baal kaatna = to shave head only
Correct: Baal kaatna = to cut hair (any trim)
For a full shave say mundwaana or sar mundwaana.
Good to know
Oiling hair with coconut or mustard oil is still common in many homes, especially before washing. Salons range from roadside barbers to fancy parlours, and both understand baal kaatna. Complimenting baal is a safe, friendly gesture.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting a haircut in Pune
ChatPal
नमस्ते! बाल कैसे काटने हैं?
namaste! baal kaise kaatne hain?
Hello! How would you like your hair cut?
You
बाल थोड़े छोटे कर दीजिए, बस इतना।
baal thode chhote kar dijiye, bas itna.
Cut the hair a little shorter, just this much.
ChatPal
ठीक है, पहले बाल धो लेते हैं।
theek hai, pehle baal dho lete hain.
Fine, let's wash the hair first.
You
हाँ, और पीछे के बाल भी साफ़ कर दीजिए।
haan, aur peeche ke baal bhi saaf kar dijiye.
Yes, and clean up the hair at the back too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hair" in Hindi
Is baal singular or plural?
Grammatically masculine singular, but it usually refers to all the hair on your head, so verbs often look plural: mere baal lambe hain.
How do I ask for a haircut?
Say baal kaatne hain or mera baal kaat dijiye at a salon. Point with your fingers to show length.
What is hair oil called?
Say baalon ka tel or simply tel for hair oil. Coconut oil is nariyal tel.
How do I describe curly hair?
Say ghungrale baal or simply curly baal; many people mix English hair words in cities.
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