Keep Your Hair On
Have you ever been in a windstorm where you felt like your hair was lifting off your head? If you wear a wig, the results can be disastrous and hilarious. You want to keep your hair on. Therefore, you hope the wind calms so your hair can do the same.
To keep your hair on means to stay calm.
People say this if you are:
- Angry
- Upset
- Impatient
- Fit to be tied
They often say it as an order. They want you to get a grip.
You hear this expression primarily in the UK.
An American equivalent is to keep your shirt on. Both expressions caution you to regain control.
Keeping your hair on helps you be your best self.
Remaining calm and patient leads to a better:
- Attitude
- Blood pressure
- Relationship with others
I pray you stay settled and at peace.
“I have calmed and quieted myself” (Psalm 131:2 NIV).
Thanks to Victor S E Moubarak for the suggestion. Image by Petra from Pixabay.
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14 thoughts on “Keep Your Hair On”
I’ve heard keep your shirt on and keep your pants on but never heard this one. I guess we need to keep all 3 on! Thanks, Diana.
Tracy, I had never heard this one until I received the suggestion. At least, we will be ready now if we travel to the United Kingdom and hear it. You’re right. We need to keep all three on. Blessings.
I’ve never heard this one. haha! Thanks for keeping us informed. Have a blessed day! 🙂
This was new to me too, Melissa. I’m amazed at the number of expressions people use. When I first started this, I was afraid I would run out of expressions. I know now that’s not likely. Blessings on your day.
I had not heard the British expression before, Diana, but yes, the “keep your shirt on” is definitely familiar to me. I wonder if keeping your hair on was an expression that came from the white wigs barristers wear? So glad Victor asked the question.
Blessings!
Your idea certainly sounds logical, Martha, and some sources think that may be the origin. If a person becomes too upset or active, wigs can fly off. I hope you’re having a great week.
I echo many of your readers. You found one many of us have never heard of. It’s interesting the many sayings we have had through the years. Families have their own set of choice sayings as well.
So true, Joyce, plus some sayings have multiple meanings depending on the location. I have seen that several times. I hope all is well for you, my friend.
I’ve not heard this saying previously, but I understand the meaning–stay calm! Our world certain needs that, no matter how the reminder is written. Always enjoy learning your things from your messages. Thank you, Diana.
You’re right, Katherine. Our world definitely needs to stay calm. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Blessings.
I’ve never heard this one before but I love it! We can stay settled and at peace as we walk each day with the Lord. Even in the most challenging of times, He enables us to keep our hair on, keep our shirt on, and get a grip on life!
This expression does carry a punch, doesn’t it, Joanne? I’m thankful for God’s presence and peace in the most difficult times. You can find more about “get a grip” at https://dianaderringer.com/get-a-grip/. Blessings.
I’ve heard “keep your shirt on” and “hold your horses”, but “keep your hair on” is a new one to me. Thank you for introducing me to new words and phrases and for always finding a way to tie them to a spiritual truth, ma’am. God’s blessings.
This was new to several of us, J.D. However, if we travel to the UK, we will be prepared with at least one idiom common to that area. Blessings on your day.